Job summary
Americas Real Estate Strategy Transactions & Design Project Senior Manager
We are seeking a dynamic hands-on Senior Manager of Real Estate to support the companies Americas real estate portfolio who has the ability to deliver high-quality and efficient customer service and effectively solve issues in a fast-paced diverse and growing environment.
Responsibilities
Strategic Real Estate Planning
- Assist in the development and execution of operationally sound and cost-effective real estate solutions that meet the needs of the Cognizant and support the companys strategic plan
- Analyze the current portfolio and real estate markets for actionable opportunities
- Develop processes and communication channels to ensure alignment of real estate strategies and services with the goals and objectives of key stakeholders
- Consult with Company leadership and business teams on real estate requirements and real estate strategies
Global Real Estate Portfolio Management
- Assist in leading the management and oversight of the companys growing Americas real estate portfolio of currently 19 leases in 6 countries encompassing over 200K sq. ft. of leased office space
- Proactive review of global current market conditions for opportunities
- Maintain database of properties
- Manage all critical dates
- Develop and oversee a strategic real estate dashboard
- Develop / refine real estate metrics portfolio metrics
- Sustain landlord and tenant relationships
- Global annual Capex & OPEX planning and tracking global expenses
Acquisition of leased properties
- Manage the site selection process with key stakeholders while also identifying any governmental incentive opportunities
- Lead the negotiation of new/renewed leases at all locations
- Provide guidance and recommendations to global regional and local site leadership based on qualitative and quantitative analysis using appropriate analytics
- Establish project implementation teams by defining roles and responsibilities and developing project timelines
- Develop cost estimates for approval documents and identify any local tax regulatory or compliance implications by working closely with the centralized and local Finance and Legal organizations
- Ensure that all real estate related documents such as lease and sublease appropriately protect Company interests
- Manage the strategy and process for the disposal of leased properties
- Implement strategies through efficient use of service providers (Brokers Lawyers Design Firms and Planners) and collaboration with internal resources such as Finance Facilities Legal Procurement Security and IT
- Manage assigned construction projects including all aspects of project management during conceptual budget development planning design construction close-out and warranty
- Manage multiple and concurrent projects during conceptual budget development planning design construction close-out and warranty of major capital projects and other projects as assigned. Must have the ability to make well informed and critical decisions.
- Responsible for overall project performance including scope safety quality schedule innovation and costs
- Represent the real estate and workplace services teams to work with internal project teams (functional groups senior leadership business partners & clients) and external project members (architects engineers contractors inspectors local agencies etc.) during all project phases
- Coordinate and integrate project meetings and activities and inform/update client/users on the status of the projects
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000+ associates around the world.
- We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
- We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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