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Cushman & Wakefield

Portfolio Execution Lead

Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Title

Portfolio Execution Lead

Job Description Summary

The Portfolio Execution Lead (PEL) will manage and direct a team responsible for delivering Portfolio Strategy support and Transaction Management services focused on creating value for the client and delivering positive client experiences. The PEL will collaborate closely with peers and the account team to support the client's strategic real estate vision. The PEL will have accountability to lead a team to generate ideas and programs, including providing industry expertise, to support development of the client's long-range strategic portfolio plan. A key objective of the position is to maximize the value of the client's real estate portfolio by developing, implementing and executing an integrated strategic vision for the assigned.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead coordination, delivery and quality assurance of all C&W Transaction Management account services and adherence to the client’s real estate standards of performance.

Maintain a complete understanding of client’s portfolio of lease obligations and ensure customer focus within all areas of operational activities. Develop financial plans and specific goals for cost control/reduction of client’s real estate portfolio.

Provide leadership and guidance, advice, coaching and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment and recognition/reward.

Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across the portfolio to balance coverage and performance needs with the delivery of service excellence.

Lead and support the organization to develop an initiative-taking approach to continuous improvement philosophy and culture throughout the organization.

Ensure SLA’s & KPI’s are achieved and aligned with contractual agreements.

Document requirements and assist in analyzing and reviewing potential solutions.

Develop and successfully implement an overall plan designed to enhance the value of the client's portfolio to operate the portfolio at peak efficiency.

Oversee and ensure the quality of all client reporting by standardizing systems and procedures that assure compliance with reporting standards.

Function as the primary liaison between Boeing BU Portfolio Leader (PL) and the assigned BU Transaction Management team.

Manage complex and high value real estate transactions that support long-range BU strategies.

Support the development of best practices, tools, templates, and analytical tools to further the growth and development of the assigned BU.

Management of 3rd party service providers (Alta survey, appraisals, property due diligence, etc.).

Negotiates land use and project development approvals with City and State officials.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

Deliver initiative-taking approach to analytical outcomes with each group by function and geographic team.

Adhere to industry standard legal requirements and security policies and ensure compliance.

Resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycle.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required.

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum of 10 years previous experience.

Outstanding customer service skills.

Basic understanding of PowerBI and other data and dashboard technology.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Excellent time management skills and adaptability to change.

Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations.

Team management and leadership.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in front of customers or employees.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be able to solve practical problems involving several concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.

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