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Job title
Senior Manager
Location
New York
Department
Facilities
Reports to
Harvey Neville
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)
Position Summary
Manage office construction and maintenance and other special projects in New York and other Davis Polk offices worldwide
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Testing
- Oversee interior office construction through all phases of the process from programming to completion
- Lead facility maintenance to projects including HVAC, repair, electrical modifications, large kitchen systems, including hood washing, ansul fire prevention, and electrostatic precipitators
- Coordinate design & construction vendor RFP/procurement and contract negotiations
- Manage architects, contractors, and other consultants on major renovations or new construction
- Review construction documents including architectural and MEP plans and specifications and provide comments
- Abstract leases and related documents and track critical lease dates for all offices
- Work with brokers and external attorneys on transactions, reviewing RFPs, LOIs, financial analysis and leases and providing comments and recommendations to execute on the best strategic path for transactions
- Draft data/financial analysis, presentations, processes, and procedures, when necessary
- Work with Senior Manager, Facilities and Director of Special Projects on other significant projects as necessary, including business continuity and sustainability
Qualifications / Position Requirements
- Experience managing construction projects and leading facility maintenance activities, especially technical support systems
- Ability to understand and analyze architectural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans (“MEP”)
- An extensive knowledge of principles, policies, trends and practices relating to construction and commercial real estate transactions
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of real estate terms and conditions, leases and construction-related agreements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team or independently
- Self-motivated
- Available to travel as necessary
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, interior design, construction management, real estate, finance or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum of 6-10 years of related experience in real estate and/or construction project management at a professional services firm, preferably law firm
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $175,000 - $200,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter.