Manager I, Admin

Job Summary:

Oversees company’s real estate holdings and leasehold portfolio; negotiates contracts/leases. Responsible for the on-time and on-budget completion of development projects related to Corporate Real Estate (CRE) goals and objectives. Manages all aspects of development of office space design solutions collaboratively with client organization.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Manages, approves, and executes change orders and proposals for office space planning, including office layouts, design, specification development, cost estimates, schedule construction, start up and decommissioning field locations.
• Develops estimates and schedules, including a master project schedule and manages the project to completion; establishes and measures costs, identifies issues and risks, establishes project documentation, space standards, and LEED certification standard.
• Project management includes all aspects of requirements planning, developing Space Planning Utilization Report (SPUR), design development, construction, fit up, relocation, and startup of all related services.
• Works with outside real estate brokers to select suitable site locations.
• Develops and manages projects in terms of scope; approval, schedule, and budget utilizing established processes, experience, and expertise.
• Establishes deadlines, manages to milestones, monitors and reports progress of projects.
• Communicates with contractors, building managers, and architects to design space and manage projects.
• Manages the developing designs and estimates, obtaining approvals and budgets, commissioning the project, and overseeing the construction of office space ensuring build out to specifications and sustaining practices.
• Thoroughly evaluates site due diligence analyses for relocation and occupancy.
• Manages architects/engineers for schematic, development, design and construction documents.
• Coordinates and directs the activities of project management resources, consisting of internal and outsourced vendors.
• Manages the design, construction, and commissioning of these projects to meet or exceed project and company goals.
• Builds programming, conducts adjacency analysis, works with architects and contractors, approves construction drawings, and oversees the management of construction projects in the field.
• Works with outside consultants to reduce real property tax obligation.
• Negotiates directly with landlords for lease renewal. Reviews lease clauses to determine obligations, rules or procedures. Tracks and arranges for the return of lease security deposits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Manages experienced, professional employees and/or supervisors; and/or manages large, complex technical and/or business support teams. Accountable for the performance and results of a team and/or department.
• Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the workflow of the team/department. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Contributes to budget development and performance standards of department and direct reports.
• Assignments are defined in the form of objectives. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures, business plans and independent judgment.
• Collaborates with team(s), customers/ clients, functional peer group managers and occasionally senior management. Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Decisions may have impact on work processes and outcomes. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in serious delays and considerable expenditures of additional time, people and/or financial resources.

Work Experience:

• Typically 6+ years including 2+ years of supervisory experience

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.