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DHL Germany

Director Real Estate

DHL Germany, Westerville, Ohio, United States, 43082

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About DHL and CRE: DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our AMERICAS region.

Corporate Real Estate AMERICAS - that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DHL develops and grows in the future.

Job Purpose: Manage and lead DSC North America (NA) Construction activities/management and support Head of CRE Construction Americas on all Construction activities, future pipeline and improvement potentials.

Your tasks:

Manage and lead all Construction activities for DSC NA

Provide expert Construction knowledge and implement regional processes for DSC NA

Lead DSC NA Construction future pipeline and improvement potentials

Leverage global SOPs to ensure standardized project delivery with local or regional adaptions and a standard construction costing process

Ensure and manage standard process for tender evaluation, due diligence & change order requests and provide advice to project managers

Monitor quality criteria, project status, cost, issue resolution and risk mitigation of projects of regional importance

Engage external sources and identify construction trend and headwinds

Develop/forecast notion of what impact construction trends have on CRE and DHL

Provide efficient cost solutions for new DSC business

Lead relationship with PD and SD teams in DSC

Support O2D process for DSC

Stakeholders

Extensive contact and negotiating with other departments and 3rd parties with conflicting objectives

Understand customer and key stakeholders' interests and concerns

Develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with senior DHL business leaders

Influence others across DHL and externally as an internally and externally recognized thought leader representing the Group

Champion cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems

Management Responsibility

Lead a team of Construction experts

Develop short to long-term (1-5 years) plans for optimizing the organization, function, or job-family and the talent required to execute strategies

Your profile: Education Level

Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering or equivalent

Experience Level

More than 8 years’ experience in Construction projects

We offer:

Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world

International and virtual environment

Flexibility and great opportunity to learn

Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Director Real Estate Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? Have you often wondered how products get from point A to point B? DHL Supply Chain does just that. Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description Responsible for development of construction requirements necessary to meet business/customer requirements and ongoing management of DPDHL construction projects, including renovations of or improvements to existing or acquired locations, with emphasis on tenant improvement projects associated with warehouse/distribution facilities and/or PUDs/Ground Hubs.

Drives, coordinates, and is point of contact for construction projects across all divisions, responsible for managing, bid/tender process, cost/budget, quality, and schedule

Ensures project coordination with MHE, Security, AV/IT HR, etc.

Accesses available options for warehouse/distribution space and determines capability to meet customer and operational requirements

Manages/supports integration of material handling equipment with building systems and accurately assesses construction related requirements (mechanical, electrical, etc).

Understands BU operations, processes, and equipment and translates into construction specifications and defines project scope

Demonstrates record of success in managing construction of warehouse/distribution projects, general/tenant improvements, and/or PUDS/ground hubs or similar facilities

Manages client expectations and brings resolution and solutions for issues and concerns to colleagues and customers

Manages construction budget within guidelines of applicable BCA and defines income generation and savings activities in support of CRE/CPM SLA

Serves as SME for all construction related matters and integration with customer requirements.

Influences, organizes, and manages necessary internal and external resources to accomplish tasks

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, required

15+ years of experience in managing construction projects with emphasis on warehouse/distribution facilities

Experience in planning major projects, including development of project proposals, business cases, project schedules, financial justification etc.

PMP training/certification

Understanding of BIM, Energy Management requirements/opportunities, LEED, building management, and system integration systems

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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