Branch Real Estate Construction Specialist II, EWS (Construction)

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. Branch Real Estate (\"BRE\") Construction Program Manager with oversight of all aspects of the Construction Management working with cross functional team leadership, internal and external consultants, to define goals and processes with the tools to measure and achieve success, align project planning, financial entitlement, and effective capital decision making, while reviewing policy to deliver a consistent world class experience for our associates. This role will provide subject matter expertise and guidance and ensure targets are met to support construction of branches through all areas of development including business processes, vendor management strategies, and collaboration in delivery strategy, resulting in effective client relationship management, efficiency in cost management and project delivery. This role will focus on geographical region or on defined initiatives to deliver a superior experience for our associates. 

What you will do:        

• Developing, communicating, and driving the vision, strategy, performance, and results of all aspects of Branch Construction, as we undergo a growth transformation to our department.    
• Working with leaders in BRE to help set division-wide and department goals, as well as overseeing and collaborating on major projects both within the department and across the firm.
• Prepare, summarize, and present reports and analyses.
• Identify trends and present recommendations to senior leadership within BRE and/or across the firm in order to influence decision making. 
• Ability to research technical topics to determine, recommend, and implement the appropriate action to be taken.
• Proactively work to impact current and future business results and decisions.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are implemented, documented, and followed.
• Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions.  
• Support BRE Leaders as they establish strategic partnerships with key leaders in the field in support of their real estate needs.  This involves communication and coordination both within and outside the organization.  Ensure that Construction Management efforts will allow them to reach their goals.
• Ability to identify and facilitate the creation of tools and information to communicate accurate decisioning variables, with internal and external resources. 
• Communicate key concepts to senior management clearly, both in written and oral form, in order to effectively influence critical decisions.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, comprehend, and leverage financial and/or operational data.
• Continually evaluate and improve processes and controls related to the department's, division's, and firm's business cycles.
• Leverage internal and external relationships to ensure deliverables are in compliance with construction and real estate industry best practices and conform to regulatory requirements while staying current with corporate real estate industry trends.
• Cultivate a high-performing, high-energy culture to maximize your own and each service provider associate's contribution.
• Actively participate in cross functional teams responsible for implementing BRE and firm wide business objectives and projects.
• Provide oversight to vendor performance, benchmarks and participate in evaluation and assessment, making recommendations to leadership.

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields. Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Individual should have at a minimum 7 years' experience in national retail multi-site construction. 
• This individual is responsible for the management of a broad area and needs to have a depth of knowledge of principles and practices of all major aspects of Corporate Real Estate Construction Management including a strong working knowledge of related areas such as design, transaction management, project management, lease administration, facility management, operations, technology, etc.
• Ability to assist leader to develop and establish financial policies and procedures.  Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.  Proficiency at creating scopes, schedules, budgets, and processes related to corporate real estate construction projects.
• Strong understanding of corporate real estate and ability to work closely and partner with internal and consultant leaders and associates. 
• Intermediate / advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, or other productivity software suites.
• Knowledge of other software programs and / or specific skills such as project management may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.