Description
We are seeking the Head of Real Estate – Americas, US based, preferably East Coast with a hybrid work schedule.
The Head of Real Estate – Americas is responsible for leading and delivering Howden’s Corporate Real Estate strategy across North and South America.
Regional Real Estate Leadership
- Act as the senior Corporate Real Estate lead across the Americas.
- Develop and execute the regional real estate strategy aligned to global objectives.
- Establish trusted partnerships with divisional leadership teams.
- Provide strategic guidance on portfolio decisions, workplace strategy and growth plans.
- Drive standardisation of processes, governance and reporting across the region.
Portfolio Strategy & Transactions
- Manage the Americas real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with business growth plans.
- Lead location strategy and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
- Oversee acquisitions, renewals, renegotiations, disposals and lease exits.
- Develop market-specific occupancy and workplace strategies.
- Support business integrations, acquisitions and consolidations.
- Ensure all real estate decisions align with corporate governance requirements.
Capital Projects & Workplace Delivery
- Oversee delivery of all regional capital projects, office openings, relocations and refurbishments.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
- Manage project pipelines, capital forecasts and business cases.
- Drive workplace standards and consistency across the region.
- Partner with project delivery teams to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
Facilities Management & Operations
- Establish and oversee the Americas facilities management operating model.
- Drive consistency in service delivery across hard and soft FM services.
- Oversee operational readiness for all new office locations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implement service performance measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial Management & Governance
- Own regional real estate operating and capital budgets.
- Monitor and report portfolio performance, occupancy costs and project expenditure.
- Deliver forecasting, benchmarking and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Ensure robust governance and approval processes are followed.
- Lead regional steering committees and executive reporting.
Supplier & Partner Management
- Manage relationships with brokerage, lease administration, project management and facilities management partners.
- Develop supplier strategies that improve value, quality and consistency.
- Lead vendor performance reviews and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure effective contract management and service governance.
Data, Reporting & Workplace Analytics
- Drive adoption of data-led decision making across the portfolio.
- Maintain visibility of portfolio performance, occupancy, utilisation and financial metrics.
- Develop executive-level reporting and regional dashboards.
- Ensure portfolio information is complete, accurate and aligned with global standards.
The expected base salary range for this role is $165,000 - $185,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location.
In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus. Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
- Life and Disability insurance