Workplace Construction Lead

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Serving as the primary liaison between the Design and Construction team and internal customers
• Develop a deep understanding of business needs to prioritize projects, resources, and spend across the portfolio
• Partner with Design, Facilities, Technology, Finance, and senior leadership to align construction programs with enterprise priorities
• Leading capital planning, project budget approvals, value engineering, and cost avoidance initiatives
• Review and approve budgets for project scope and design, including work by architects, engineers, and specialty consultants
• Create and enforce procedures and templates that strengthen governance, cost management, scheduling, and risk avoidance
• Establish frameworks for vendor performance, risk management, and quality assurance
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize costs, accelerate timelines, and elevate program performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive commercial construction experience, with expertise in managing large-scale, complex projects across multiple geographies
• University degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience in a Fortune 500 or Fortune 100 corporate real estate environment
• A strong technical understanding of architectural and engineering construction drawings and processes
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and vendor relationships in a matrixed organization
• Strong financial acumen, hands-on capital planning experience, and proficiency in project management software and technology platforms
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior executives and non-technical stakeholders alike
• Able to travel both domestically (50%) and internationally (limited) as needed; must be able to obtain a US Passport