Manager, Corporate Real Estate

at  Equinix

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Manager, Corporate Real Estate

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Manager is to oversee corporate real estate planning, office build outs, implementation and operations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Specializes in three or more areas of expertise related to corporate real estate operations (i.e, Sustainability, Contract Management, Compliance, etc.). A true people manager level where experienced leadership is required for leading a team to meet schedules and goals while working in a multi-faceted environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years experience as a facilities or property management or at a medium or large facility (ideally in excess of 50,000 square feet) strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management preferred
• [Certifications]
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Planning

• Oversees corporate real estate planning and operations, including capacity projection and space allocation, asset inventory management, receptionist, corporate services, food service, furniture vendor, staples account, security, copy center and mail services
• Promotes and executes strategic space planning to efficiently manage Real Estate portfolio
• Helps support facility-specific cost savings targets to contribute to the account achieving significant savings

Operations

• Seeks to continuously improve processes, systems and overall client satisfaction
• Ensures the regional CRE Ops organization is in compliance with company processes and policies (in particular: finance, legal, compliance, and risk)
• Manages procurement and vendor management initiatives

Business Continuity

• Assumes leadership role for functional Business Continuity Planning
• May act as representative of office safety committee, building emergency committee, and campus ergonomic program
• Oversees departmental compliance with OSHA/EH&S regulations regarding state and campus policies and procedures, and works to implement safety and emergency preparedness policies and procedures with staff, including maintaining first aid supplies and AEDs, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment

Repairs and Maintenance

• Manages procurement, maintenance and upgrades of furniture, electrical, audio/visual, cabling, janitorial, plumbing, utilities, and HVAC, security systems, and signage for the overall facility

Property Management Coordination

• Manages headquarters, regional and sales office expansion through the region, traveling to remote sites as needed
• Responsible for corporate real estate management of 4+ offices remotely, including the supervision and coordination of moving staff, reconfiguring offices and cubicles, office repairs, and equipment moves at several different locations
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures for events and coordinates activities and events with other departments
• Oversees coordination with property management on various issues such as building maintenance and security, safety (smoke detectors, sprinkler system, emergency lighting), and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) needs
• Ensures appropriate follow up with customers

Resource Management

• Develops and manages functional budgets and provides regular reports as required

People Management

• Manages CRE team activities including: results, costs, methods and staffing. Ensures 100% adherence to guidelines and policies
• Provides coaching, and direction and information to vendors, service providers and corporate real estate staff as required to ensure excellent coordination and execution of work with minimal disruption
• Provides leadership and guidance to team members, setting clear goals, developing individual capabilities, and providing quarterly and year-end feedback to individual on overall performance
• Honors Equinix culture (the Magic of Equinix and the Operating Norms) and holds others to account for the same
• Interviews job candidates to determine qualifications and suitability for employment in specific positions, and coordinates further interviews with shortlisted candidates by the Global Head and other partners
• Actively encourages inclusivity, wellness and sustainability of the department

Stakeholder Management

• Establishes and maintains successful working relationships with landlords, property managers and corporate real estate management (CREGS), as well as appropriate vendors and corporate groups
• Collects decision-framing data for the Global leader, in particular data relating to occupancy, ticket responses, spend to date, and cost benchmarking
• Partners with counterparts in IT (End user, Network and AV), Procurement, Security, and Operations, providing the cross-functional representation for CRE in region