What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Project Manager position at Workday?
This is a contract hybrid role in Pleasanton, CA with onsite expectations.
Job Summary:
Are you an experienced and dynamic construction project management professional looking to make a global impact? We are seeking a versatile, reliable, and outgoing individual with a positive work attitude to join our Global Real Estate and Workplace team. In this full-time role based at our Pleasanton headquarters, you will oversee the full lifecycle of workplace construction and build-out projects, from pre-construction through financial close-out, across multiple global locations and time zones. Partnering closely with internal teams including People and Purpose, Business Technology, Finance, and Global Workplace Safety, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, cost-efficient office environments that reflect our core values and support a thriving workplace culture. Reporting to the Global Project Delivery Senior Manager, you will lead dispersed, multi-cultural project teams while balancing end-user needs with strategic, value-driven solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage project inception from pre-construction processes through financial close-out to maximize the quality of constructed spaces while implementing value-engineering alternatives to reduce construction costs
- Provide strategic oversight and direction to regional project teams, managers, and consultants
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across dispersed, multi-cultural project teams
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, including global projects across different time zones
- Maintain financial forecasts and oversee project cost tracking throughout all projects, including monthly forecasting and quarterly reporting
- Partner with the Workplace and Sustainability team to consult with internal stakeholders on space and furniture needs, assisting in space planning while balancing end-user needs with cost-efficient solutions
- Work closely with Business Technology and Global Workplace Safety teams to ensure technology solutions, including audio visual, low voltage cabling, and access control systems, are captured in design
- Ensure that space and building standards are implemented throughout the design process
- Communicate effectively with senior management, team members, and other employees to discuss requirements planned for design
- Provide furniture specifications to suppliers to create detailed layouts
- Coordinate communication between Business Technology teams, security teams, external engineers, furniture vendors, end users, property management, and general contractors to ensure all groups have required information
- Develop and leverage collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- Effectively manage time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently
- Maintain current knowledge of industry products, methods, promotional strategies, and trends in workplace design
- Create and manage project schedules to ensure deliverables remain on track
Skills:
- Expert knowledge of various Project Delivery Methods, including Design-Build, CM at Risk, and IPD
- Proficiency in project management software, scheduling tools, and financial and cost management systems
- Strong proficiency with Procore and OpenSpace
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities for international teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral, presentation, and written communication skills and professional presence
- Detailed understanding of industry standards, including workplace practices, corporate management, office technology, and environmental factors
- Proven ability to travel globally as required
- Financial analysis experience and familiarity with accounting and financial concepts related to real estate, capital projects, and operational expenses
Experience:
- 6-10 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with significant experience in global or multi-country project delivery
- 8 or more years of people leadership experience
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of construction background and technical degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management
- PMP or other relevant industry certification is preferred
This is a rare opportunity to join the worldwide industry leader in Financial and Human Resources Management solutions, where you will have the chance to develop and implement cutting-edge workplace strategies that shape how employees collaborate, innovate, and grow their careers in an ever-evolving global landscape. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional workplace environments and thrive in a fast-paced, international setting, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
Tundra Technical Solutions is a global workforce and technology delivery firm, ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest in North America. At Tundra, we aren't just hiring top talent at the world's most recognizable brands; we are pioneers of social recruitment.
This post is for a contract assignment. Assignment duties and duration are subject to business needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
California Notice. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to policies and codes of conduct.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to help our recruiters screen and assess talent. These tools do not replace human decision-making in the hiring process.
Salary : $42 - $50