EY

Regional Design and Projects Leader

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hoboken • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $127,300 - $245,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Successfully Deliver EY@Work office construction and fit-out projects for all EY locations in the selected countries/regions.
  • Identify future requirements of EY’s offices in conjunction with Regional Real Estate Leaders and EY@Work program, and contribute to business case development (PPA) and conceptualization (EY@Work centric).
  • Oversee all phases of the design and construction project with responsibilities including but not limited to: procuring and managing the local Project/Cost Managers’/Architects etc. performance, change and budget control, procurement strategy, reviewing drawings, acting as first point of approval for all design & procurement activities and facilitating approvals from the relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Establish and manage stakeholder expectations on the EY@Work D&P responsibilities and be accountable for successful implementation of EY@Work from initiation to closeout across the area to Global RE team, regional, country, and local leadership and project teams and committees.
  • Act as the main point of contact between the business and project team on all D&P related matters.
  • Act as a trusted business advisor and strategic partner to internal stakeholders advising on all project matters as the real estate expert.
  • Resolve issues arising from the project and escalate as/if required.
  • Drive and deliver Design & Projects initiatives and strategies as part of the broader Real Estate Services team.
  • Regularly connect with the Real Estate Services team, share knowledge and encourage consistency.
  • Drive value generation for the projects through delivering cost savings, cost avoidance, brand value and others.
  • Help drive Sustainability, Wellness and Agility in the RE portfolio through implementation in the relevant projects.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations and relevant Health & Safety standards.
  • Ensure the application of consistent processes and policies to projects, ensuring escalation of compliance or risk issues in line with the D&P Playbook.
  • Help drive the Global RES agenda and contribute to goals setting and achieving targets.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and be accountable for Region, and Country Executive management D&P project reporting both to stakeholders and wider RES team.
  • Maintain an agreed Risk Management reporting process for each critical phase and milestone of all projects – including fiscal management, time management, critical date management, and stakeholder management – and establish visibility with key stakeholders.
  • Manage the performance of the selected Project Management Framework partners, and any other relevant Master Services Agreements.
  • Take a lead position in supporting Regional Real Estate Leaders in the D&P part and be accountable for D&P requests and reporting to them as part of a wider team.
  • Constantly share external best practices with the RES team and drive their own personal development.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years senior management experience in Design & Construction related professions
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multicultural and virtual internal & external teams
  • Tertiary qualified in a related discipline with preference given to Degree and Master qualified candidates
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering large and diverse office projects across multiple geographies
  • Ability to travel within US, and to attend global meetings both physically and virtually as required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills – Fully proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing essential
  • Experienced at Senior Management level stakeholder management
  • Capable of Executive Management stakeholder management
  • Desired experience having worked client side or acting as a program manager
  • Exceptional influencing and negotiating skills
  • Experience of working in a virtual team
  • Strong relationship building skills & emotional intelligence
  • Strong ability to lead and inspire stakeholders under a common vision
  • Ability to manage large amount of logistical information, strong time management & prioritisation skills
  • Strong RE project management skills with the ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
  • Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Enthusiastic, committed and determined
  • Adaptable and open to change
  • Strong experience in delivering cultural change through the built environment and how to take stakeholders through a change journey
Benefits
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension and 401(k) plans
  • Wide range of paid time off options
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Designated EY Paid Holidays
  • Winter/Summer breaks
  • Personal/Family Care leaves when needed
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Design & Construction managementProject Management FrameworkRisk ManagementBudget controlProcurement strategyStakeholder managementChange managementSustainability implementationHealth & Safety complianceContinuous improvement methodologies
Soft Skills
Excellent communication skillsPresentation skillsInfluencing skillsNegotiating skillsRelationship buildingEmotional intelligenceLeadershipAdaptabilityTime managementPrioritization skills
Certifications
Degree in related disciplineMaster's degree in related discipline