Real Estate Manager
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Description: General Mills is hiring Real Estate Manager right now, this occupation will be situated in Minnesota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Functional Area(s): Information Systems
Job Description: Lead cross-functional project teams in the implementation of Global Real Estate projects. In conjunction with GMI ! internal customer groups, create strategic plans for leases, sales and purchase of properties. Develop financial tools to provide Business Unit total project costs for Real Estate and Capital Costs associated with Real Estate transactions.
Lead the Real Estate Asset Management group for Global Workplace Solutions. This person will be responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of General Mills leased locations globally. They will work directly with internal customers in response to requests related to GMI assets. Additional responsibilities include supporting the execution of a global RE projects including, capital spending plan, providing enterprise-wide prioritization, standardized project methodology, training, and application of best practices.
(50%) Real Estate Transactions: Manage the execution of multiple real estate projects, including international leases, property sales and purchases. Take ownership of the complete Real Estate project lif! e cycle including working directly with the Business Unit from! discovery through execution. Typical project teams are a 5 to 10 person cross-functional mix of both internal and external resources. The Real Estate Manager has accountability for leading these teams in the successful execution of transaction objectives.
Typical activities include:
- Evaluate structure and negotiate real estate transactions for expansions, moves and terminations on leased properties.
- Acts as the main company negotiator in developing business terms with developers and landlords. Coordinate lease negotiations and offer feedback to Real Estate Attorneys as necessary to drive the completion of transactions.
- Lead the Real Estate interaction with customers to define requirements and develop the project charter and funding requirements.
- Lead a variety of GMI Business Units through the Real Estate planning for domestic and international sites. Develop and communicate detailed project plans including scope docu! ments, budget, schedule, resource requirements, and communications plan.
- Ensure completion of all Real Estate projects within established parameters and corporate policies. Manage the preparation of Real Estate documentation to ensure appropriate corporate guidelines are followed, including records retention.
Typical assignments include:
- Review and audit annual operating expense budgets and reconciliations.
- Manage real estate database records, ensuring continuous accuracy and corporate compliance.
- Track upcoming lease expirations and other key dates.
- Manage small leasehold improvement build-out projects.
- Work with landlords to address issues, questions of GMI internal customers
- Manage select vendor relationships (database hosting; lease abstraction).
- Manage ongoing process for lease approval for all GMI International leased locations analyze proposed lease requests, proposals and recommend for approval.
- Partner with internal clients to resolve lien notices, public hearings and other matters relating to owned & leased portfolio.
- Responsible for supporting a 30 million square! foot portfolio
- BS degree or higher in Business, Real Estate or, Architecture, or related field with 7 - 10+ years work experience in real estate brokerage, project management, facility planning & operations, architecture/interior design, construction management, or related field. Considered an industry expert in the real estate profession
- Work experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, initiative, and ability to deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced, multiple priority environment.
- Self-Starter with the ability to define issues and resolve them autonomously
- Highly Organized â" oversee/coordinate multiple events and projects simultaneously
- Proven People Skills â" ability to develop rapport, resolve conflict and build relationships
- Strong communication skills â" Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
- P! roven Strong negotiation and problem solving skills
- Experience! with relational database programs for managing portfolio information
- Works well under stress and time pressures. Able to cope with varied and fast paced activities
- Strong technical ability to use online collaboration tools to identify and resolve issues
- Ability to understand the needs of the business and translate those to real estate solutions.
- Need to be able to accommodate a flexible workday to work effectively with people in other time zones.
- Previous Real Estate Transaction and Asset/Property Management Experience
- Masterâs degree highly preferred
- Knowledge of General Mills financial systems
Great brands start with the people that make them great. One of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty C! rocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Yoplait and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, General Mills had fiscal 2012 global net sales of US$16 billion.
We seek out the best of the best and give them development, support and the chance to lead something big. If youâre ready to fulfill your potential, consider sharing your talents with the outstanding people of General Mills. You will work with legendary brands, nourish people around the world, and start building your own legacy.
Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
Job ID: 51968038
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This occupation will be opened on: Sat, 18 May 2013 13:27:56 GMT
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