Siemens Large Drives Applications is looking for a Real Estate Manager for the Americas. In this role you will drive the regional real estate strategy for North and South America and align with the global real estate head. Duties will cover a broad range of responsibilities: Develops and guides work solutions for all aspects of multiple sites’ operations, including leading smaller location lease acquisitions, internal configurations, and day to day management of real estate issues relating to Large Drives (LD) including site security (site threats and assessment, active shooter, etc.). Coordinates work with LD business and financial owners, LD legal, and facilities management services (including external contractors as required to meet plans and budgets). Manages relationships with vendors, landlords, suppliers, real estate brokers, and other partners. Tasks: Guides the supervision of projects, including project organization, definition, planning, implementation, and control within LD Americas. Guides all aspect of facility-related systems to maintain operation and minimize costs. Day to day point of contact for senior management regarding variety of real estate issues. Ensures the adequate performance of the outsource facilities services provider. Develops concepts to minimize costs and reduce space footprint at locations. Responsible for multiple manufacturing and office locations in the Americas. Responsibility to resolve issues on day-to-day basis within multiple locations. Operational Responsibilities: On a day-to-day basis, leads outsourced facilities management service provided at assigned locations Effectively define workflows, jobs, and reporting relationships to obtain optimum effectiveness. Is the point of escalation and decision making governing emergency situations relating to facility systems. Troubleshoots sophisticated issues arising at multiple locations. Develops and leads real estate budgets and/or business plans for LD Americas. Leads lease negotiations and renewals as required Works with business leaders to minimize operational costs. Provides guidance and supervision of construction and relocation activities within assigned locations Leads locations to ensure appropriate space utilization and business satisfaction. Develops and guides programming requirements and specifications for basic construction projects Work out location concepts in co-operation with business owners in case of relocations or cost optimization measures Ensure that adequate maintenance plans are in place especially for manufacturing locations Steer implementation of new office concepts (new normal) Responsible to ensure that operational performance of sites is consistent with financial commitments made by LD. Knowledge: Functional knowledge in use of AutoCAD and/or other planning tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel Demonstrates and applies sophisticated knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures for real estate management. Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years’ work experience in corporate real estate or related fields Capabilities: Flexibility and Adaptability Adapts to change and different ways of doing things quickly and positively; deals optimally with a variety of people and situations; appropriately adapts one’s thinking or approach as the situation changes; thrives in a fluid environment and works optimally in ambiguous situations. Interpersonal Interaction and Communication Interacts and communicates with others in an effective and responsive manner by sharing information, listening, facilitating discussions, seeing other points of view, and adjusting one’s own behavior according to the needs of the audience. Results Orientation Drives self and others to achieve results and surpass goals by setting high standards of performance, continually striving to do things better to improve performance, and looking for ways to succeed no matter what the challenge. Understands the need for change and actively champions new initiatives; guides others through the change process by defining when and why specific actions need to be done and owning the change process from implementation to completion. Planning and Organizing Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes work efforts for self and others to efficiently and successfully apply resources to meet business objectives. Problem Solving and Decision Making Identifies problems and applies knowledge, understanding of the business, and experience to address them; makes timely and effective decisions by gathering relevant information, systematically analyzing options, and choosing the best course of action based on all relevant information. Applies project management protocols and techniques to plan and effectively complete projects; identifies critical activities to accomplish and formulate action plans, turning points, and resource requirements; monitors project performance and makes vital adjustments to ensure things stay on track. Education: BS/BA in related subject area, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Why you’ll love working at Siemens Competitive compensation (salary and bonus) based on qualifications Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match) Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays Career development opportunities Education and tuition reimbursement programs available Flexibility to work remote a few days a week Paid parental leave Who designs your future? You do. #LI-CY1 #LDAJOBS Organization: Portfolio Companies Company: Siemens Industry, Inc. 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