Vice President – Real Estate & Construction (R-6895)
Poline Search Partners
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Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Other
Required Education:
Masters
LOCATION: Southeast US
The main focus of the VP/Real Estate & Construction lies in implementing the Real Estate strategy. The job has numerous direct reports depending on the country: multiple Real Estate Directors, a Portfolio Director, Director of Construction Real Estate Legal.
PURPOSE:
The Real Estate strategy is implemented via regional acquisition, delivery, and maintenance of sustainable stores to the best conditions. Responsible for building a local Real Estate network to support the long term growth agenda and building a solid organization concerning Acquisition, Construction and Support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operational Management
Builds and manages the local Acquisition, Construction and Support team in line with the strategy and set targets.
Set demographic criteria, create budgets and manage costs.
Responsible for the IP’s and realization of new stores in line with these budgets.
Responsible for realistic planning in line with the budget and targets.
Warrants cost effective rent quotes, Capex, and maintenance costs.
Warrants the flawless execution of obtaining permits in a timely manner and dealing with local authorities, ensuring no disruption from governance procedures.
Analyzes the portfolio Housing criteria, cost, and sales potential, creates a white spot analyses and maintenance plan.
Drives communication with the other departments (Store Operations, Legal (int./ext.), Logistics, etc.).
Analyzes and optimizes processes to create an effective organization in line with the mission, values, and culture of Company.
2. Strategy/Policy
Executes the Real Estate strategy via a strong local acquisition team, delivers annual growth targets for new stores and maintains and improves the existing stores portfolio.
3. People Management
Gives direct and constructive feedback about the delivered performance and personal developments related to future requirements and priorities.
Stimulates employees to join in on the thought process and to actively contribute to the development of new ideas and to learn from his/her own experiences and those of others.
Creates a work environment in which employees are continuously stimulated to develop themselves and to improve their performance.
Acts as a mentor or coach with the objective to develop the skills and competences of the employee.
Responsible for optimal staffing, recruitment activities and retaining of employees within the department.
COMPANY VALUES & COMPETENCIES:
Customer orientation
Cost consciousness
Teamwork
Discipline
Simplicity
Respect
Leadership
People management
Set the example
Communication skills
Proactivity
Execute with pace and urgency
Results oriented
REQUIREMENTS – HARD SKILLS:
University work and thinking level in combination with a completed Master degree (preferable Business Economics, Business administration, Law, or specific Real Estate study).
Proven experience within Retail and Real Estate (minimum 8 years).
Proven experience in negotiating Lease contracts, and contract management.
Sound oral and written communication skills.
REQUIREMENTS – SOFT SKILLS:
Make proposals for efficient and effective working methods with the least possible complexity and implements.
Demonstrates a high level of pragmatism.
Is very organized, is able to structure activities and projects, sticks to agreements within deadlines and according to guidelines.
Works efficiently and effectively, also when under time pressure.
Works effectively with others to achieve common targets.
Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.