Real Estate Manager

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Job description

When you join Verizon

Verizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you'll be doing...

As the Real Estate Manager you will be responsible for facility infrastructure, system engineering, and implementation of construction projects across the United States. This involves the development and implementation of engineering plans, the scope of work documents for Verizon building projects, strict financial management of associated budgets and schedules for a single/multi-year projects, management of multiple engineering, architectural, construction management, and general contractor vendors in accordance with current policies and practices in order to meet Verizon/GRE goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:

• Managing a program of projects in excess of $25M annually.
• Completing fiduciary responsibility for annual budget as well as the development and management of project programs to reduce costs.
• Overseeing, reviewing and approving detailed engineering drawings and specifications. Engineering design and evaluation of various building types; devising new approaches to resolving problems encountered.
• Working closely with GRE Facility Managers, Network Operations/Engineering, Sourcing, and Legal.
• Ensuring all designs and plans meet customer requirements, and are compatible with network equipment installations.
• Overseeing the project and implementation managers to ensure coordination of activities with various stakeholders for timely completion of projects within the established budget.
• Engineering, design, and construction of HVAC, power, building automation, energy reduction, fire protection, building envelope, and other critical systems; new floor space and infrastructure construction; system commissioning, decommissioning and restoration; engineering cost analysis, budget coordination, submission, and tracking.
• Oversight of large and diverse vendor base including - Design Professionals, General Contractors, Construction Managers, Expediters, etc. including sub-contractors and sub-consultants.
• Ensuring compliance with all environmental rules and regulations.
• Developing of future year capital project plans.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to read/interpret detailed Architectural/Engineering drawings.
• Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have:

• A degree.
• Experience with engineering, construction, implementation and operation of building infrastructure and envelope projects.
• Knowledge of how infrastructure works ties with Real Estate Strategic Planning and energy efficiency/sustainability.
• Customer Focus, Building Design, and Construction, Project Management, Sourcing and procurement.
• Vendor Management and Project Safety.
• Strong PC skills with a working understanding of AutoCAD and project management software experience.
• Knowledge of determining project scope and definition cost estimating/project scheduling.
• Strong project management and supervisory skills with working knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, UPS, Generators, Roofing, and Building construction.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, engineering drawings, studies, specifications, manuals, and government regulations.
• Must possess professional communications skills, both verbally and written.
• Participation in resolving customer / AHJ problems as they pertain to facility/project concerns.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, Construction contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Experience with Financial accountability for approximately $30M annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons).