Design and Construction Regional Lead, Vice President

About this role

At BlackRock, our smartest investment is you. We are a global investment manager helping more and more people experience financial well-being. BlackRock’s business is investing on behalf of our clients, from large institutions to parents, grandparents, doctors, and teachers who entrust their savings to us. We are committed to our clients – period. Our promise is to offer them the clearest thinking about what to do with their money and the products and services they need to secure a better financial future.

Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of thoughtful, ambitious people solving some of the most sophisticated financial challenges. Even with the company’s growth, our culture has maintained its entrepreneurial feel — we work hard, we work fast, and we work with purpose.

Your Team

The Global Workplace Planning team is responsible for strategic planning and execution of the firm’s real estate strategy, combining space planning, site acquisition, design and construction, and the management of BlackRock’s corporate real estate portfolio, which includes more than 100 offices in 36 countries. Within Workplace Planning, the Global Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) team is responsible for the planning and execution of capital projects, which includes requests for space alterations, renovation projects and fit out of new office locations. 

Your Role and Impact

Over the last 3 years, BlackRock has experienced significant headcount growth and expansion within India. From a new world-class headquarters in New York City to innovation hubs across the globe, we are building an organization focused on delivering a high-quality and consistent workplace experience at the firm.

The India and Middle East Design & Construction Lead is responsible for the overall delivery of the program of projects within the region.  This position provides leadership, management, and developmental support to various stakeholders including a team of facilities management staff, hired contractors and service providers to ensure a consistent approach to delivering best value, quality projects.

The position reports into the EMEA and APAC Head of Planning, Design and Construction and will work closely with the other functional leads within Workplace Experience, Real Estate, Enterprise Services, Digital Workplace and Technology Infrastructure.   The position will be responsible for the management of the third-party regional program manager.  You will be an ambassador and subject matter expert on the global space and design standards, leading to bring consistency and functionality to support BlackRock’s flexible workplace.  

You are driven by leading high performing project teams, though discipline and execution of efficient processes.  You are passionate about design and technology and working inclusively to achieve great successes.  You thrive on being challenged and finding solutions to complex problems, without losing the big picture, and enjoy guiding and communicating the process to others.

Your Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice in the planning and performance of projects in India related to cost, scope, timing, quality, performance, and procurement strategy.

Working together with the EMEA and APAC Head of Planning, Design and Construction - develop and manage the annual Capital budget for the India and Middle East.

Provide regular review of management process to ensure compliance with corporate governance and alignment with global practices (lessons learned peer review, knowledge sharing)

Assist in the development of global process improvements in the management risk, issues, and opportunities.

Identify potential to improve performance within the region and seek global opportunities.

Ensure an effective communications plan between stakeholders and senior management.

Work closely with the Project Controls Group to provide executive reporting on overall performance of program (financial, risks, metrics, health, and quality)

Manage resources to ensure the program is appropriately resourced.

Establish key performance indicators and monitors service contracts for compliance and financial performance.

Actively participate in the development of Workplace Planning brand across the India and the Middle East as a member of the regional management team

Support projects remotely and travel as required to oversee project execution across region. 

You have…

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, facilities management, business administration or related field from an accredited college. graduate degree is desirable.

8+ years of progressive advancement in project management and real estate services with supervisory experience.

Experience providing program management services to include commercial management, change control, quality control, performance management, cost management, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Risk Management, document management and schedule and delivery optimization.

Preferred experience with all aspects of a real estate transaction, including financial analysis, brokerage agreements, requests for proposals, letters of intent, leases, and related amendments.

Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the organization.

Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Excellent business analytical and financial management skills, with the ability to see implications and provide consultative solutions and recommendations.

Organized and detailed with strong scheduling, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills.

Knowledge of facilities processes, performance metrics, and cost reduction opportunities

Knowledge and experience in developing and delivering alternative workplace strategies.

Experience working in a matrix environment.

Experience successfully delivering projects in multiple cities and countries across India and the Middle East.

Self-motivation and flexibility, and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.

An ability to think strategically and develop tactical implementation plans.

An ability to build collaborations across multiple functions and at all levels, both within and outside of the company

Experience with MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Power BI, AutoCAD and space management systems.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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