4240 Director of Corporate Real Estate Biloxi MS

Company: Keesler Federal Credit Union
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Keesler Federal Credit Union team members enjoy competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% match on the first 5% contributed by you
  
• Paid Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Short Term & Long Term Disability BenefitsWE CURRENTLY DO NOT SPONSOR WORK RELATED VISASPosition: Director of Corporate Real Estate (CRE)Department: FacilitiesReports To: Executive Vice President/Chief Operating OfficerFLSA: ExemptSUMMARY:Under the direction of the EVP/COO, the incumbent manages the corporation's land and fixed assets, whether owned or leased, professionally and efficiently, whereby corporate employees and customers can conduct business in the most productive work environment. The incumbent oversees the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) department's daily operations, which comprise four distinct groups: Facilities Construction & Maintenance, Facilities Project & Assets Management, Security Services, and Purchase & Supply. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining Corporate Real Estate Policy & Procedure and the organization's adherence to these policies. Expense management is a key responsibility of this position, and budget adherence is essential. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director carries out supervisory responsibilities under the organization's policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Director oversees and provides direction to the CRE Department Managers. Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, and hiring employees; training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; coaching, counseling, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; promoting, demoting, transferring, and terminating employees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Develops an operational plan in coordination with the EVP/COO to grow the corporation's total assets by expanding its branch network, operations centers, and headquarters facilities. This activity is in support of the Strategic Plan.
  • Through a team of Leaders and Managers, directs the activities of Facilities Construction & Maintenance, Facilities Project & Assets Management, Security Services, and Purchase & Supply to ensure a trained, motivated, and professional staff capable of providing effective and efficient service delivery. Develops action plans to correct any noted deficiencies.
  • Ensures that construction projects remain within approved budget allocations.
  • Develops operational plans to either relocate or reinforce critical facilities to mitigate operational risk due to the potential damage and disruption of services caused by hurricanes and other natural disasters.
  • Continues to monitor occupancy and construction costs through benchmarking with an understanding of industry best practices to reduce or maintain expenses while providing high-quality services.
  • Manages the corporation's square foot per FTE ratio by enforcing policy and overall costs by utilizing best practices for space standards.
  • Keeps abreast of and is proactive on all ADA, OSHA, and life safety regulatory requirements.
  • Site Acquisitions to include supervision of real estate brokers.
  • Lease Negotiations and Administration of all new leases and/or renewals either directly or outsourced to real estate professionals.
  • To dispose of property and assets, works with brokers, conducts book value versus market value analytics.
  • Provides oversight & input to the Facilities & Construction Department (Internal and External project managers, FF&E coordinators, and move management functions.
  • Coordinates and supervises all office and branch designs and construction projects, whether new construction or renovation.
  • Responsible for budgeting project costs and bidding for all trades.
  • Hires Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, or Design-Build Firms as needed for space planning and construction projects.
  • Responsible for the functionality and occupant experience, including appearance, comfort, equipment functionality, building systems functionality, internal customer service issues, and third-party tenants.
  • Responsible for hiring and supervising all facilities maintenance providers, both internal and external.
  • Contract administration, including proper due diligence and contract forms.
  • Responsible for all occupancy cost line items ensuring best practices and performance at the best overall rate.
  • Tenant lease administration, including the supervision of leasing agents.
  • Overall responsibility for all construction, renovation, and maintenance-related projects.
  • Coordinates and supervises all banking and security equipment installation, maintenance, and replacement.
  • Coordinates and supervises all moves and move administration.
  • Prepares monthly reports on maintenance-related issues and occupancy costs, including trend reports and benchmark analytics.
  • Responsible for maintaining furniture and equipment standards and coordinating the purchase and installation of all FF&E.
  • Responsible for coordinating all signage design packages and coordinating the purchase and installation of the same.
  • Reviews all occupancy expenses for accuracy and cost controls.
  • The first level for approving all project invoices and tracking contract costs per standard template.
  • Produce monthly executive-level status reports on all projects, including cost variances to budget.
  • Periodic travel to locations within the CONUS branch and office area will be conducted for both site searches and to evaluate the current needs of each location.Other Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Performs other duties as may be assigned.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education:
      • Bachelor's degree in a management discipline is preferred.
      • Certification in Facilities Management through a professional organization is preferred.
      • Certification in Construction Project Management is preferred.Experience and Other Requirements:
        • Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in facilities operations, construction, or interior design.
        • Minimum five years in the construction trades.
        • Must possess superior analytical, communication, interpersonal, and management skills.
        • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
        • Confidentiality and dependability are required.Computer Skills:
          • Ability to operate a PC with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher.
          • Must be proficient in using e-mail and the internet.Interpersonal Skills:A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating, influencing, or training others. Outside connections become essential, and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Extensive use of personal computer is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a normal office environment.DECLARATIONThe Human Resources Department retains the sole rights and discretion to make changes to this job description.

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