Corporate Real Estate Manager, Eastern Mediterranean & Africa

Application deadline	2011-12-21
Position description	Real Estate Manager has overall accountability for real estate portfolio, workplace solutions and facility services in Eastern Mediterranean & Africa. Real Estate Manager needs to understand the business needs to workplace environment and is responsible for customer satisfaction within Eastern Mediterranean & Africa. Real Estate Manager has responsibility for financial planning, cost control and achieving corporate real estate KPIs within Eastern Mediterranean & Africa. Location: Eastern Mediterranean & Africa
Responsibilities	• Manage Customer Relationship with local businesses • Negotiate and Secure Outsourced contracts for operational support. • Manage, execute and ensure facility maintenance quality of service and programs • Site selection/Lease negotiations according to Business Unit needs and in accordance to Corporate Policies • Energy/Utilities o Supplier selection where applicable o Efficiency/improvements • Manage any local facilities staff • Manage and execute expansion/construction/renovation projects • Internal office moves/re-organization according to CRE workplace concepts • Space management and mapping according to Business needs • Local execution and reporting of CRE KPI’s • Support CRE development support in excess facility disposition • Optimize space usage while ensuring cost effectiveness • Preparation and follow-up of budgets o Operating o CAPEX • Identify and develop all opportunities for bundling of site services • Secure national/area services contracts where applicable • Continuous improvement of related processes
Requirements	Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Administration and at least 5 years related experience in Facilities Management or Real Estate management/administration/negotiation. Languages: written and spoken English and French is an advantage Professional skills: Change Management Ability to multitask and set priorities Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001 principles Process oriented mindset Ability to establish effective relationships with all departments and employees in a Global team environment Planning and targets setting skills Problem solving, decision making, coordinating skills Ability to travel knowledge about workplace solutions and contract management skills
Contact person to give further information	Contact person to give further information pauline.enoru@wartsila.com Real Estate General Manager, SEAF +39 335 1982239 Country