The Building People is looking for a Director, Real Estate & Workplace Solutions. Lead and carry out the strategic and tactical implementation of a portfolio of work in the Real Estate and Workplace delivery business unit. Directs the organization to ensure the attainment of financial and operational goals within the business unit in support of the company’s overall financial and strategic objectives. Establishes budgets, short- and long-range objectives and criteria for monitoring progress and measuring success. Administers the organization’s policies, through subordinate managers and directs and coordinates activities of direct and indirect reports. Coordinates deliverables on multiple contracts, selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the division/business unit.

The Director guides and mentors program management and individual contributors within the portfolio. This role is also responsible for planning, developing and directing a number of projects concurrently, marketing and business development activities, growing the company’s credibility in the Real Estate and Workplace environment and working closely with Leadership to ensure The Building People corporate goals and guidelines are maintained.

The Director is the primary lead and company representative for business and client relationships, personnel management, and product oversight within his or her portfolio. He/she will be expected to operate with autonomy and minimal oversight and will report directly to the Vice President of the business unit, or acting Lead for the business unit. 

Understanding technical issues of each project and managing activities including:

• Government contract terms of agreement and scope of work
• Meeting established goals and schedule requirements for projects consistent with contract agreements.
• Establish personnel and financial resources for the project.
• Monitor project progress and billings versus budget through regular meetings with Principals.
• Manage and direct employees assigned to projects. Monitor progress of work and take appropriate action when team performance deviates from established plan.
• Ensure deadlines and schedules are met and strive to complete the project to the full satisfaction of the client and within the established budget and schedule.
• Obtain field data by conducting field visits to project sites both in state and out of state. Documents existing conditions. May require overnight travel.
• Solve standard engineering problems.
• Communicate with clients or architects to resolve issues with engineering designs.
• Obtain knowledge of building and energy codes and stay current with code changes.
• Work with senior real estate professionals to determine the most appropriate concept for the various solutions being designed or redesigned.
• Perform various technical calculations as well as operate various software packages related to various portions of the real estate solutions.
• Perform research and write reports.

Client Relationship Management and Marketing:

• Actively involved in client marketing activities, cross selling The Building People services available beyond scope requirements for the future.
• Develop and manage client relationships within the market sector or sectors associated with your group.
• Maintain The Building People industry reputation. Serve as SME in proposal development. Tasks include delivering presentations, negotiating fees to perform projects of a certain scope, reviewing and approving written proposal documents, and obtaining authorized signatures on contracts.

Team Management:

• Provide training and technical mentoring of staff to facilitate career growth, conduct employee evaluations, set goals aligned company principals. Ensure The Building People policies and procedures are fairly and consistently followed.
• Develop tools for staff as needed to ensure efficient workflows and a high level of quality and increase in employee productivity.
• Maintain general team management resources and tools to ensure efficient operation, staffing projections, task management, etc.

Business Planning and Accounting:

• Develops short term as well as long term business development strategies for the assigned market sector.
•  Oversee a variety of contracts at various stages to ensure deadlines are met, budgets are monitored, variances are explained, and profitability and quality is on target.
• Assist with collections of accounts receivable on current and past projects as needed, mediating between The Building People A/R department and the Client Project Manager.
• Responsible for profitable completion of projects.