Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate

Hasbro is a company that takes play seriously, seeking curious adventurers to build innovative experiences. They are looking for a Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate to lead complex real estate projects, focusing on planning, procurement, design, permitting, and construction of office environments and logistics facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develops conceptual budgets and schedules for potential projects with minimal specific information
• Develops project plans and coordinates cross-functional teams (internal and third party) through meetings and progress measurement activity which bring distinct, specific projects to completion both on time and within budget
• Prepares architect/engineer/contractor requests for proposals; analyze/align bids and make award recommendation
• Negotiates and prepares construction and consultant contracts in collaboration with project partners and Legal teams
• Reviews architectural, MEP, structural drawings to ensure the design meets the project requirements
• Drives planning, design, estimating and internal project approvals. This requires frequent collaboration with local and corporate leadership and internal partners such as IT, Security, Finance and Human Resources
• Creates and manages detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis
• Leads regularly scheduled project meetings involving internal members and the client while documenting assigned tasks
• Reports project status regularly to project team and client
• Assists with due diligence efforts during property acquisition/lease activities including providing substantial input on lease negotiations and management of brokerage partners
• Leads workplace strategy initiatives and change management efforts during office moves, renovations or new occupancy ensuring alignment with Hasbro’s space standards and identifying alternatives to improve efficiency and employee experience
• Works with internal partners to create purchase orders for all approved project related expenses and to ensure budget reconciliation
• Administers punch list and project close-out activities, including completion of maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, warranties, landlord reimbursement and other requirements. Provides acceptance and completion of project and collection of final documentation
• Maintains durable relationships with internal and external project partners to facilitate ongoing assistance with Facility and Real Estate issues that may arise locally
• Provides information as requested for internal operations reviews or to support internal audit inquiries, tax investigations and asset transfers
• Provides feedback to portfolio administration and corporate finance regarding CAPEX spend and forecasts

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Architecture/Design, Engineering, Business Operations Management, or Facilities Management preferred
• 5+ years prior project management experience required in the corporate real estate field. Superior understanding of project contracts, leases, change orders and related documents
• Ability to read and understand financial statements and cash flows
• Strong technical fluency with commercial construction systems, methods and materials
• Ability to prepare budgets, summarize transactions for internal approval, reconcile costs and ensure timely project closeouts
• Experience leading project teams including internal and external resources and proven track record collaborating across organizational boundaries
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills required along with the capacity to multi-task and bring individual issues to timely closure
• Superior interpersonal, communication, team building, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills showing both agility and sensitivity to organizational change
• A passion for collaboration and teamwork and the ability to pull together diverse teams to accomplish a goal
• Works productively in the face of ambiguity
• Experience effectively managing resources remotely while displaying good leadership with team members
• Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• High degree of integrity with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, and produce quality work within set timeframes
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel, including international travel on short notice (approximately 25-35%)
• CAD is preferred but not required
• Experience leading international projects