Job Description

Overview:This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.This position is responsible for the management of the bank\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Real Estate (\xe2\x80\x9cCRE\xe2\x80\x9d) portfolio including acquisitions and dispositions of all fee simple and leased properties, lease administration and property administration. Provides bank leadership with critical information and insight required for the selection, prioritization, and execution of initiatives which align with real estate portfolio roadmaps and the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s Competitive Path and Strategic Plan. Develops and implements strategies to enhance returns, improve processes, foster key relationships and delivers tactical insights to executive management and other key stakeholders through project portfolio analysis, metrics, and reporting. Establishes and maintains governance for all site acquisitions and dispositions and provides daily direction and administration of activities and staff team. Responsibilities:

• Business Strategy and Support \xe2\x80\x93 Partners with bank leadership and key stakeholders to understand business unit strategies and align project objectives, development, and execution to accomplish strategic objectives. Offers business and technical expertise for all CRE real estate activities and programs and delivers tactical insights, reporting and budget planning and management.
• Portfolio Management - Ensures the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s real estate portfolio remains in alignment with goals, objectives, policies, and facility network strategies. Responsible for overall asset management, acquisitions, dispositions of surplus real estate, and general administration of the portfolio.
• Managerial Functions - Oversees teams accountable for administration of the CRE lease and fee simple portfolio management and programs. Establishes and monitors expectations to achieve company and department goals. Makes appropriate changes to policies, procedures, and efficiencies meet business objectives. Manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Relationship Development \xe2\x80\x93 Develops influential and collaborative relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders in support of project office success.
• Reporting \xe2\x80\x93 Develops methods of measuring project and portfolio performance. Conveys project updates and performance results to the appropriate parties through metrics, reports, presentations, and other communications.

Qualifications:Bachelor\'s Degree and 12 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general managementOR High School Diploma or GED and 16 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general management.Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate managing large, complex portfolios
• 10+ years of leadership experience including talent development and coaching of geographically dispersed teams with varying experience levels in a matrixed environment
• Experience in Corporate Real Estate within financial services is preferred
• Proven experience leading through change
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with partners at all levels of the organization
• Prior experience designing and executing holistic Corporate Real Estate portfolio strategies
• Experience building data-driven reporting practices
• Knowledge and familiarity with construction documents, current construction practices, leases, work letters, bidding, and contracts
• MS Office acumen
• Ability to travel 50%+ throughout the First Citizens Bank footprint

First Citizens benefits programs are designed to meet our associates where they are in life. Full-time associates (20+ hours) are offered a comprehensive benefits program, with customized offerings, including those designed to support families, however defined. More information regarding our benefits offerings can be found here: https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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