Asset Manager North & East Region - Assistant Vice President

Job description

The Asset Manager accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s), integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area and contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how Real Estate Services function collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness, developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and external service provider/ landlords and customers. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of Real Estate Services and have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which include management of people, service provider, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation and may include budget approval. Responsibilities: The Asset Manager implement best practices for managing Real Estate Portfolio (RES) and manage FM Service providers on regional level. Comply with Corporate RES and Local standards and procedures related to construction, sanitary, fire and premises occupation requirements, including requirements on permits and concessions. Ensure safe, functional, uninterrupted and productive work environment. Plan, develop and implement strategies to maximize the value of assets; to ensure effective operation of the buildings infrastructure to fully support the business operating within the portfolio. Act as prime customer liaison with businesses and landlords to facilitate all occupancy needs and requirements which include new project development, corporate real estate services, portfolio analysis, renovation, space planning, relocation or consolidation of operations and disposition of surplus property. Support the Transaction Management function to improve the cost effectiveness of the portfolio and improve utilization of existing space. Implement and co-ordinate the Fire, Life & Safety program in co-operation with other stakeholders. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, safety and environmental requirements of the portfolio of properties. Hold full responsibility for the Profit and Loss (P&L) of the portfolio, establishes and manages the budget. Manage Project management and ensure all CIP projects are completed on time and within budget. Provide safe and comfortable environment in all locations through regional asset managers, who employ a network of matrix support personnel, including engineers, building systems professionals, cleaning and other support staff. Communicate at a senior level with other internal support organizations including Technology, CSIS, BOSS to ensure transparent, "one-stop" services to the customer. Ensure that all RES standards, procedure and processes are compliant with the Citigroup corporate rules and standards as well as external regulations. Execute other responsibilities and activities defined in RES Organizational Rules and Regulations. Compliance: ensure that people management related tasks are executed in the entire department in accordance with Citi policies and procedures, complying with statutory regulations and laws (e.g. recruitment, work orders, managing performance, etc.). Engagement: take ownership for the managed team and implement Citi people management practices to ensure excellent internal customer and employee experience in the course of the entire employee lifecycle (e.g. regular team and individual dialogues, training, coaching, other development opportunities, "Voice of Employee" actions, etc.) Keep unit managers accountable for their managed teams. Ensure that each unit manager has a properly trained back-up or a back-up potential "in-training" within the unit. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. Qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge and expertise of building systems Broad knowledge and understanding of real estate disciplines (architecture, construction, space planning, and engineering, etc.) Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of Finance principles in order to manage the P&L of the assets. Knowledgeable of real estate law and related documents (contracts, deeds) coupled with the ability to apply them to complex business situations. Assessment, planning and work organization skills Education: Bachelors degree This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Corporate Services ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Facilities Management ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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