VP, Corporate Real Estate

Jacksonville, FL, United States

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

VP, Corporate Real EstateACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT

As the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, you will lead and manage the department to achieve the organization's goals in real estate management and development and your responsibilities will include overseeing construction, facility maintenance and tenant property management. Additionally, you will have oversight of department procurement, fleet management, food and vending services, mail services, print services, ancillary services and general supplies.

In this role, you'll strategically manage, maintain and expand our real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with our company's future expansion plans. With an annual operating budget exceeding $15 million, an annual capital budget in the $70-100 million range and a property portfolio of approximately 1 million square feet, you'll play a critical role in optimizing operational efficiency and protecting our real estate interests within various jurisdictions. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and direction to a team of 40 employees, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and excellence. Empower your team to achieve organizational goals and objectives while ensuring individual and department progress.

Develop, monitor and manage significant capital and operating budgets for the Corporate Real Estate department. Implement best practices to optimize department procurement processes and leverage company spending effectively.

Coordinate with impacted departments and senior management to plan facility design and space utilization. Maintain current knowledge of property management practices and assist in the development of strategic policies.

Direct all phases of new construction and renovations, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Provide guidance on space planning, renovation and construction projects.

Maintain all company facilities in a Best in Class manner. Oversee the department's property management function, serving employees and tenants in company corporate offices.

Participate in and oversee portions of M&A transaction planning and integration. Oversee and administer the department's BCDR plan.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job.

Focus Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your client or member.

Connect Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate you care.

Understand Listen empathetically and ask questions. (70%/30%)

Counsel Recommend solutions based on your client's or member's needs and objectives.

Advance Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded..

Verify necessary follow-up action.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree in business or related field is required.

Master's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in real estate management operations, strategic planning and relationship management.

Extensive experience in facilities management, procurement and construction management.

Financial services experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Ability to mentor and develop direct reports.

Ability to engage and motivate employees and stakeholders to achieve defined goals.

Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources

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