Senior Space Planner, Real Estate Services, Vice President

About this role

Role Brief:

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex analysis tasks and comprehensive analysis tasks and comprehensive facility planning (e.g. opportunity analysis, options development, option evaluation, pro/con comparison, makes recommendations) with some guidance.   Administer or guide occupancy data collection studies.

• Able to produce high quality planning deliverables (Planning Recommendation / Planning Brief) with little guidance.

• Generates program and test fits in accordance to established parameters/ workplace standards as needed.

• Assists in migration and phase planning of large-scale occupancy projects.

• Maintain oversight on accuracy for all occupancy data in assigned portfolio.

• Ensures planning deliverables provided meet client expectations.

• Provide analytical guidance for the implementation and ongoing operation of shared desking environments. Administer and guide occupancy data collection studies to inform workplace strategy guidelines.

• Workplace program champion – communicating BLK’s approach to workplace, space assignment and mobility.

• Provide analytical guidance to drive major space projects and restacks, ensuring that solutions meet business needs and global workplace policies. Perform analysis and develop options that account for competing priorities and requests.   Develop and present multiple space scenarios to meet these objectives.

• Build and maintain a positive relationship with key business contacts while maintaining confidentiality to support guidance in business strategy and planning.  Mediates meetings, guiding toward consensus and future steps.

• Conducts executive level interviews/presentations and makes management level presentations that achieve desired outcomes.

• Maintain space planning and forecasting reports and headcount projections.

• Drive the development of office plans and guide workplace spend (MAC, reconfiguration, construction etc..) in alignment with ‘plan for the site(s)’ in the region.

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; Knowledge and ability to use analytical and problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to complete tasks and produce deliverables independently with minimal supervision.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate complex planning data models and scenarios, with some assistance.

• Distills complex information to the essential for decision-making.

• Solid understanding of current workplace planning theories.

• Intermediate understanding of IWMS/ CAFM systems; Accordant preferred.

• Proficiency in Saltmine to create test fits for planning scenarios and compare potential real estate options to program requirements.

• Basic AutoCAD skills.

• Some understanding of linkage between RE planning & financial results, and with guidance is capable of tailoring strategic direction to address financial challenges.

• Capable of participating in discussions with business representatives on RE strategies and space use concepts.

• Use PowerPoint at an advanced level.

• Strong analysis and spreadsheet capabilities; uses Excel at an intermediate level.

• Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

• English language proficiency.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture, real estate, interior design or planning, engineering.

• Professional certification in facility management, interior design, engineering, or architecture preferred.

• 5-10 years of experience in delivery of occupancy projects.

• 5 years’ experience in collaborative team building.

Other:

• Travel may be required.

• Overtime may be required.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.