TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE MANAGER

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers.
As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities.
Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
Brightstar has approximately employees.
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Company Overview   As a leading global organization, Brightstar is dedicated to creating innovative solutions and exceptional environments for our employees and customers worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced corporate real estate manager to join our high performing global corporate real estate team.
This position will support the delivery of strategic and transformative real estate initiatives across the region.
Job Summary   The Real Estate Manager Temp supports on a temporary basis the organization in site selection, leasing, design, budgeting, and project execution of company leased real estate assets.
You will ensure Brightstar’s properties meet the changing organizational needs, while providing safe, secure and sustainable space for staff to thrive.
You will be responsible for the delivery of projects across commercial office space, R and D, Data Centres, Operation Centers, warehousing, distribution facilities, and showrooms.
This role requires effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management experience.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues and develop innovative business solutions and assess risks and opportunities.
Very strong administration skills and attention to detail are required.
Responsibilities   Lease Portfolio Management Manage and monitor lease expiration's and critical dates.
Collaboration and partner business leaders to drive portfolio performance.
Prepare and present detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Collaborate with brokers and service providers regarding lease strategy.
Lead negotiation activities for new properties, lease renewals and lease terminations.
Conduct regular portfolio reviews, performance evaluations, and benchmarking.
Project Management Lead project teams and internal customers to develop an understanding of business requirements, Manage multiple projects from project identification to site selection, design, planning, client approval, construction, moves and completion.
Develop/maintain scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
Provide property market analysis and performance benchmarking.
Provide cost estimation for renovations, relocations, and new business rollout.
Lead real estate components of RFP opportunities and competitive bid proposals.
Lead and manage workplace designers, architects, engineers, and project managers.
Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouses Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements Collaborate with cross function teams including Legal, IT, EHS, DEI, Sustainability, Security, Finance, Facilities and Food Services Manage and negotiate with 3rd party vendors, architects, general contractors, and engineers in the delivery/construction of space.
Identify project dependencies and critical path issues.
Stakeholder Management Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business units, senior management, brokers, contractors, and service providers.
Manage relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, design and build vendors and other industry professionals.
Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field is preferred Professional certification (PMP, MCRE, LEED or similar) preferred 7-10 years relevant experience in corporate or commercial real estate development/construction environments Advanced user of Microsoft Project, excel, smartsheet, and other scheduling and tracking tools Proficient in AutoCAD or similar design software, ability to create test fits and office/warehouse sizing Experience in drafting and managing RFP’s for real estate and construction projects, including the management of bid processes and vendor negotiations Working knowledge of regulatory processes, including permitting, building codes Working knowledge of lease/construction contract terms   Working knowledge of sustainable building practices, and green certifications i.
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LEED Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouses Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements OSHA hour certification desirable Strong analytical ability Highly developed written and verbal communication skills Strong level of customer service skills and professionalism Strong estimating, budgeting and reporting skills.
Project management skills required to support program design and implementation.
Experienced in change management Experienced in the management and delivery of multiple projects.
Experienced project managing and delivering commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure projects.
Advanced interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization and operate across a diverse environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 30% of time Experience working in matrix organizations coordinating assignments from multiple stakeholders.
Keys to Success   Building collaborative relationships Decision making Drive results Foster innovation Personal energy Self-leadership #LI-DAK #LI-HYBRID