Job Description
Responsibilities
Primary position responsibilities include:
Working with GWS counterparts and key suppliers to deliver complex construction projects on schedule, within approved budgets, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
Oversees the team's deployment of large-scale, campus and/or regionally based delivery solutions while also socializing with regional leaders. Working with our construction services partners, oversee the development of complex program plans, schedules, and budgets for all assigned projects
Tactical areas of focus: resource management; master planning; land development; contracting strategies; infrastructure design/development; code/use compliance; shell & core delivery; change management. Bring construction management leadership to all related engagements
Setting clear project goals to all delivery partners with measurable key performance indicators
Developing strong client relationships with Business Group stakeholders. Become familiar with the clients vision, business strategy and understand their rhythm of the business, and the organization
Balance autonomy with risk, by clearly understanding compliance requirements and project expectations
Demonstrate customer obsession by focusing on Client Relationship Management to ensure full openness of scope / schedule / budget
Bring focus and expertise to critical financial processes, including key approval processes and milestones. This includes partnering with internal Procurement stakeholders to ensure procurement compliance as well as securing the right partners with the right budgets
Support land and building selection process to ensure future state needs are represented through the decision process.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have the following skill set:
Ability to influence clients; robust client relationship management (CRM) skills
Strong verbal, written, communication & presentation skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive towards effective decision making without direct oversight
Strong individual accountability, execution, and ownership mentality
Project, program, and services management industry knowledge
Strong supplier management skills
Strong process and fiduciary controls orientation
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to evangelize, communicate and collaborate well at all levels of the company
Ability to lead and motivate large project teams
In addition to these broad program management skills this position requires a deep knowledge of subject matter including:
Deep knowledge and passion for architecture and construction
Experience with a variety of project types ranging from small tenant improvements to full new construction
Knowledge of building systems and processes
Ability to understand the development and interpretation of architectural designs and drawings
Scope, schedule, and budget control techniques
Knowledge of industry standard construction procurement and contracting methodologies, with the ability to drive contracting process
Experience and ability to engage and manage local jurisdictions and public agencies as required
Key Qualifications:
8 yrs of work experience in Real Estate project delivery within Technology or Banking domain.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field, Landscape Architecture, or Urban and Regional Planning is preferred.
Demonstrable experience with land/site development projects
Ability to travel up to 50 PERCENT of the time.