Job Description

:The Lead, Global Real Estate role is responsible for leasing, design, planning, construction, expansion or modification, and operation and maintenance of all regional headquarters and field facilities worldwide. Additionally, responsible for the global fleet management program.What You Will Do:

• Develops and directs a global real estate/facility management program to provide consistency and appropriateness of leased facilities, i.e., space, image, safety, etc., for all regional headquarters and field locations. Responsible for the acquisition, design, and renovation/construction of these leased properties. Follows and encourages compliance with the global real estate acquisition process as outlined in ETQ.
• Creates and maintains a central repository for real estate agreements and financial commitments.
• Responsible for selecting and managing real estate brokers and lease negotiations.
• Specifies and acquires all furniture for regional headquarters and field locations following established standards and basic ergonomic guidelines.
• Ensures that facilities are maintained in a quality manner to provide a conducive working environment for our employees. Serves as liaison between company and property owner/management entity; directs and assists local company employees in this effort.
• Responsible for global office building security and access control.
• Negotiates with outside vendors for building-related services, such as building maintenance and repairs, architectural services, construction services, and furnishings.
• Responsible for the management of the global fleet through a fleet management services provider. Negotiates and implements harmonized agreements for each country.
• Oversees vehicle safety program to include vehicle safety features, and reports to inform management of driver behavior (accidents, moving violations, license status, etc.). Research develops and implements other safety concepts as needed.
• Develops relationships with manufacturers and negotiate incentive programs to reduce the capital costs of the fleet.
• Reviews leased vehicle selections annually and adjusts as necessary in response to changes in the market, vehicles, and driver needs.
• Ensures drivers are performing appropriate maintenance functions as scheduled at approved providers.
• Assists regional and field locations to develop annual operating and capital budget projections for real estate and facility projects as well as fleet management programs. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, containment, or avoidance.
• Maintain familiarity with all related quality processes and procedures. Submit recommendations for updates or revisions as needed to Director, Facilities, and Real Estate. Vice President of Human Resources. Maintain all documents, forms, and attachments in ETQ.
• Ensure compliance with International Building Code (IBC), Fire Safety regulations (NFPA 72), and related health and safety regulations as mandated by OSHA and ADA or local equivalents.

What You Will Need:Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• Requires 5 or more years of previous related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop a working knowledge of ABS Rules, Guides, statutory regulations, and related instructions, as well as the ABS Employee Safety Policy.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization courteously and effectively.
• The supervisory skills to organize plan and direct the work of others.
• Ability to respond to internal and external customers.
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Previous facility management and real estate negotiation/transaction experience required.
• Excellent organizational, communications, and computer skills.
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks, flexible in accepting additional responsibilities, and adept in exercising discretion, and setting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization professionally and effectively.

About Us: We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.Equal OpportunityABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.NoticeABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.OtherThis job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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