Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) contributes to the attraction and retention of talent, as well as motivating employees by creating a positive and powerful work environment, where people can grow and thrive. We focus on creating the work experience, rather than just the workplace or work environment. We are trusted advisors and partners, ensuring high levels of service and standards - dedicated to making informed business decisions.
We are looking for a highly motivated real estate and facility operations professional with at least 10 years of work experience. Core responsibilities will include budget management, customer experience, landlord management, and project management, all while leading a team that will manage a 500,000 sq. ft. subdivided facility between Swiss Re and an existing tenant in Armonk, New York.
About the Role:
As the Head Building Management Armonk, you will work on a wide variety of real estate operations, various infrastructure and service projects, and initiatives across Swiss Re's lines of business. As a member of the Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) Americas team, you will support the Head of the East Region in creating and developing an environment of continuous improvement and professionalism when interacting with our stakeholders and external partners. This role is responsible for internal client relationships and real estate operations located within the Armonk campus.

• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, planning, and monitoring $15M annual expenses.
• Partner with internal vendor managers to oversees external vendors for catering/pantry services, cleaning, and facility maintenance for the Armonk campus. This includes monitoring performance, accountability, deliverables and invoicing as defined by proposal and/or contract.
• Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the Swiss Re's values.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, and senior management.
• Landlord and Property Management responsibilities as well as maintenance of the Tenant Handbook.

About the Team :
The US East CRES team is comprised of talented and motivated individuals who believe diversity is essential for the success of our business and client satisfaction. We collaborate frequently on regional and global initiatives, in partnership with the Americas Operations Team. We're dedicated to finding simplified solutions that add value to our Real Estate and Facilities operations, and customer experience. We welcome innovation and regularly challenge the status quo. We're empowered to make sound decisions because we believe in collective leadership.
About You :
You must have excellent written and verbal communication and networking skills to establish and nurture relationships with executives, employees, colleagues, and tenants. You have vast budgetary experience for forecasting and oversight of expenses for a campus or large Class A property. You exemplify leadership by example and are dedicated to coaching team members for success.
Required Experience:

• Budgetary experience in creating annual budgets (expenses and investments), processing invoices, creating reports and monitoring plans.

• Strong understanding of corporate office leases.
• Deep comprehension of building maintenance systems, infrastructure, MEP equipment and systems (HVAC, lighting controls, plumbing systems, etc.).
• Experienced in the monitoring and management of data and reporting from Integrated Workspace Management Systems (IWMS,) such as space allotments for each business unit within the office, office moves, onboarding and offboarding workspace changes, and lease data management.
• Knowledgeable and able to conduct regular risk control assessments and reporting, and able to resolve any incidents and/or operational events.
• Experienced in overseeing Global Management System reporting and ensure the team completes audit requirements including ISO 14001 environmental reporting.

Swiss Re does have a flexible work policy, but due to the nature of this role, on-site presence is important for stakeholder and facility management.
Travel requirements will be limited and as needed.
This role will be unable to offer any assistance with relocation or visa sponsorship.
For New York the estimated base salary range for this position is $116,000 to $186,000. The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
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