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Sr. Director of Real Estate & Workplace Services (EMEA)

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Intuitive

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Real Estate & Property

AI generated summary

  • You need strong leadership, real estate expertise, project management skills, a relevant degree, 10+ years' experience, travel ability, and excellent communication and analytical abilities.
  • You will manage real estate activities, oversee site operations, handle construction projects, negotiate contracts, analyze budgets, and ensure efficient office functions across EMEA.

Requirements

  • Strong leadership skills and experience in real estate matters and facilities operational issues
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with in-house resources, business groups, operations personnel, and senior management
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with external resources, such as consultants, outsourced business partners, regulators, and municipalities
  • Expertise in the management of large-scale tenant improvement projects and green field building and development projects
  • Expertise in the management of construction management, and project management disciplines
  • First-hand experience working with and directing the operation and work output of various professionals, such as attorneys, architects, landlords, general contractors, sub-contractors, material suppliers, and real estate brokers
  • Excellent communicator both oral and written
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Results oriented and comfortable with a management by objectives style of management
  • Self-motivated and directed and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent decision making, problem solving, and problem resolution/negotiation skills
  • Experience managing capital and expense budgets from the budget inception through monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close periods
  • Ability to travel throughout the EMEA region on a regular basis with an emphasis on Germany, Switzerland, UK, Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria
  • Minimum B.S. degree in one of the following: Architecture, Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, accredited Construction Project Management Degree, or other related engineering discipline
  • 10 Years of direct corporate level experience managing a theater of real estate and operations remote from corporate headquarters within a company of $3B in revenues or greater
  • Experience in managing corporate real estate assets in the manner described above within the EMEA Theater including direct experience countries such as: Western Europe countries and Bulgaria
  • Excellent personal network of vendors, materials and parts suppliers, resource providers, consultants, architects, and contractors throughout the EMEA theater with a practical application of these resources on tier one high performance projects of both large and small scale
  • Strong familiarity with the application and use of CAFM software, Microsoft Project Software, Excel Spreadsheets, Time management scheduling software, PeopleSoft H.R. Software, and financial analysis tools
  • A team player comfortable working with a diversified role under the umbrella of a Real Estate and Workplaces Services organization in a self-directed yet centrally managed department structure
  • Reliable, analytical, conscientious, and organized
  • Cost and quality conscious
  • Good communication and strong people/customer relationship skills
  • Develops solutions to problems and challenges
  • Flexible attitude and able to work with ambiguous situations and a very dynamic work environment
  • Process oriented, and able to apply continuous quality improvement processes to all aspects of work
  • Energetic, good humored, and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the Director of Global Real estate supporting all activities related to the real estate site selection and due diligence process for property acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Support for each site and workplace throughout the life cycle of occupancy including all site building operational issues, employee site services, and property management responsibilities.
  • Working closely with the Director of Design support of the architectural building design standards and construction implementation process, for small- and large-scale site and building development.
  • Management of corporate construction process tenant improvement work, renovations, relocations, and expansions of facilities adhering to agreed practices and standards.
  • Implementation of architectural, mechanical, electrical design standards with a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mechanical and electrical design practices for large scale biotech manufacturing environments, clean rooms, lab environments.
  • Hands on management of contract negotiations and transactions of various types including vendor contracts, service agreements, construction contracts, materials contracts, lease and sublease contracts, and legal documents of various types.
  • Support for the management of lease administration process, rent payment process, and landlord relations, and property management as and when needed.
  • Creation and management of annual capital and expense budgets for the EMEA Theater.
  • Ability to provide feasibility studies and analysis based on total cost of ownership including ROI, NPV, Cash & P/L analysis.
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations to senior management regarding real estate strategies and tactics, initiatives, programs, department goals and objectives.
  • Management of all operational functions within each office including general maintenance of the workspace, technical maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, and soft services such as cafeteria services, mail distribution, shipping receiving, office supplies, janitorial and housekeeping services, etc.
  • Management of monthly and quarterly P/L for the EMEA real estate portfolio including budget forecasting, actual cost accounting, variance to budget analysis, accruals, and reconciliations.
  • Creation of financial reporting information that integrates with GL reporting requirements.
  • Management of all corporate level operational programs that support the office functions.

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Sr. Director of Real Estate & Workplace Services role?

The primary function includes managing corporate real estate initiatives in the EMEA region, encompassing responsibilities such as site selection, property acquisitions, facility management, and construction management.

What qualifications do I need for this position?

A minimum B.S. degree in Architecture, Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Construction Project Management, or a related engineering discipline is required, along with 10 years of direct corporate-level experience in real estate and operations.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Preferred experience includes expertise in managing large-scale tenant improvement projects, strong analytical skills, and a personal network of vendors and contractors within the EMEA region.

What is the expected travel requirement for this position?

The position requires approximately 50% travel throughout the EMEA region, with a focus on countries such as Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria.

Are there opportunities for professional growth in this role?

Yes, Intuitive actively invests in their team members to support long-term growth, helping them advance their careers and achieve their highest potential.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Intuitive fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and mutual respect, encouraging all team members to be their authentic selves.

What types of responsibilities will I manage regarding financials?

You will be responsible for creating and managing annual capital and expense budgets, managing monthly and quarterly profit/loss statements, and integrating financial reporting with general ledger requirements.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include strong leadership, excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, project management expertise, and the capacity to analyze real estate strategies.

Is experience in corporate real estate assets important for this role?

Yes, significant experience managing corporate real estate assets, particularly within the EMEA region, is crucial for success in this position.

Does the company provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Intuitive is an equal opportunity employer, offering fair employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of various protected statuses.

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Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.