Sr Manager, Real Estate & Construction

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

A day in the Life:

Proactively collaborates with initiative leads and management to prepare, prioritize, coordinate, document and/or provide the development and delivery of department products and services to a globally dispersed, cross-functional audience in support of business outcomes and industry compliance requirements.

Identify and qualify potential expansion sites, considering factors such as location, building requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Negotiate leases and rental agreements with landlords, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.

Work closely with procurement, finance, facilities, and real estate teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of flexible and outstanding laboratory facilities.

Handle construction projects in a competitively bid environment, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Provides feedback to management regarding daily tasks, issues that may arise and steps taken to rectify these issues.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration) is preferred.
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years).
• In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Confirmed experience in project management, preferably in laboratory or facility expansion projects.
• Strong negotiation skills, with experience in lease negotiations and incentive negotiations.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to laboratory facilities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external development team members.
• Ability to think outside of the box and provide creative solutions to challenges.
• Strong multitasking abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Working Environment:

PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to build a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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