Sr. Facilities Manager - Real Estate, P&I, Sustainability

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Airbus Commercial is looking for a Sr.Facilities Manager
- Real Estate, P&I, Sustainability to join our team in Herndon, VA.

In this role you will contribute to business objectives through the strategic application of corporate real estate and facilities knowledge, resources and influence. The position develops and delivers comprehensive and strategic solutions in support of business operations across the organization and North America, resulting in measurable, cost effective, value-added, and reliable results that contribute to the achievement of Airbus annual and long-term business objectives.

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices:
In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters - located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Project Leadership and M&A 45%

• Manage high-profile, strategic projects related to top-level initiatives.
• Ensure regular reporting and buy-in from stakeholders.
• Lead FMRE support for all M&A opportunities.

Real Estate Strategy 25%

• Solicit and support strategic real estate needs and develop strategies, negotiate RE transactions across 5+M sf Portfolio.
• Connect and coordinate with EU stakeholders.
• Ensure real estate Capex process is followed.
• Manage real estate database and prepare regular portfolio reporting.
• Manage all transactions, liaise with Legal on transactions, estoppels, SNDAs, etc.
• Provide support and consultation for all follow-on site build-out projects to ensure leasehold obligations are met.
• Manage annual rent rolls in excess of $25M.

Leadership 15%

• Manage P&I team.
• Develop and align governance objectives across portfolio.
• Ensure key processes are documented and that the FMRE team is properly trained and executing in a compliant manner.
• Identify and implement FMRE standardized tool-set across the portfolio.
• Align with FMRE operations on reporting obligations to ensure support.
• Behaves as a coach values, supports and develops individuals by providing opportunities to learn and grow.
• Give and receive continuous feedback.

Sustainability 10%

• Ensure all FMRE resources focused on Sustainability activities are coordinated.
• Connect FMRE activities with other regional stakeholders (site leadership, sustainability).
• Focus on identifying and executing sustainability projects across portfolio and ensure reporting obligations are met.

Other duties as assigned 5%

• Liaise with Landlords/Property Manager on lease agreement activities.
• Contribute to corporate accreditation programs including ISO 14001.
• Technical expert to RFI/CFT process including creating specifications and scope of work statements.
• Provides counsel to HO FMRE. HO HR/WP and executive site leadership as well as other related functions such as finance, procurement, HR.
• Recommend and manage initiatives to increase and improve service delivery considering both cost and quality.
• Contribute to the Human Resources/Workplace Leadership Team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Master's degree in Business or related field preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of Corporate Real Estate/Facilities experience in complex organization (some in a production environment helpful).
• 6+ years of progressive experience in leadership positions with strong evidence of ability to motivate teams/subordinates and influence senior leadership.
• Strong…