Construction & Workplace Strategy Manager

The Americas (AMS) Construction & Workplace Program Manager, will successfully delivery all of Aptiv’s real estate capital projects in accordance with our requirements, cost, quality, and delivery timing. You will coordinate, oversee, and drive project planning, execution, and demobilization activities to ensure the orderly completion of project scope. You will play an instrumental role in the creation and implementation of standards and practices related to workplace strategy, project management, design, contracting, and cost controls.

You will report directly to the Head of Real Estate Strategy, Transactions and Construction and be given autonomy to have a real business impact and develop global standards necessary for optimal delivery.

My Role:

• Oversee real estate and construction project activities from start to finish, including site acquisition, new construction, expansions, retrofits and decommissioning of real estate assets. Oversight of key facility delivery projects complying with schedule, cost and Aptiv requirements.
• Establish process for projects controls, monitoring and reporting. Prepare budget analysis of both hard and soft project costs for regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage program, budget, and change control in coordination with all internal project stakeholders. i.e. RE Construction PM, RE Transactions Managers, Business leads, IT PM, environmental H&S, procurement etc.
• Oversee, authorize and track all facility related capital spend. Develop oversight of global cost and quality process, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the programs progress.
• Engage, procure, and coordinate third party services such as design firms, architect, contractors, consultants, and other service providers. 
• Develop, implement & maintain standards and policies for Workplace Design.
• Throughout the project life cycle, influence project execution to remain in compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures: Financial, Safety/Environmental, Regulatory, and applicable Government regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to improve efficiency and productivity. Benchmark and continually improve workplace strategy & capital delivery performance.

My Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building / Quantity Surveying, Construction Management. PMP certification and understanding of Facility Management preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in capital delivery and project management of complex Industrial projects, supporting: financial/budgeting/costing/project controls/forecasting.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and track record of working in an international corporate environment.
• Advanced English level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, CAD, and Microsoft Office
• Availability for occasional International travel (US Visa and Passport)

 What we Expect

• Be Strategic: Get ahead of the activities of footprint construction, enable us to be more strategic.
• Be Passionate: Passion and understanding to develop and implement a Global Workplace strategy.
• Be Proactive: Help us be more efficient and faster in the future.
• Be Resilient: Influence and demonstrate relationship building within the business.
• Be Analytical: Knowledge of financial principles, capital planning, construction budgets, project accounting, scheduling, and contracts.
• Be Innovative: Help us transform to the new era.
• Be Adaptable: Able to pivot and adopt to changing business requirements.
• Be a Leader: Ability to lead and indirectly manage teams, with the capacity to achieve results through team members.
• Be Persuasive: Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to all levels of the organization.

 Why join us?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Aptiv Rewards & Advantages

• Competitive compensation package including; Bonus Potential, Healthcare, Pension & TaxSaver schemes.
• Learning, professional growth, and development in a world-recognized international environment.
• Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

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