Golder Associates

VP GLOBAL Workplace STRATEGY

LocationBrazil, IN
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


VP GLOBAL Workplace STRATEGY


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About WSP:


WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. With over 70,000 talented people in more than 600 offices, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.



Role Profile:


The Global WSP Real Estate portfolio includes more than 1,000 leases, in 59 countries with over 9 million rentable square feet. This is a very active portfolio driven by an explicit strategy which guides regional and global decisions.


Global Workplace is a strategic partner with all WSP Business Services. The focus of the Global Workplace Team is to ensure we provide an environment to attract and retain the best talent within our industry by enabling our professionals to work productively and collaboratively in an enjoyable working environment, while ensuring fiscal responsibility, flexible programs and design.


The Global Workplace team plays a critical role in supporting the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) standards and goals established by WSP.


The VP of Global Workplace Strategy will report to the Senior global leader of Global Workplace and will support and partner with them. This role will deliver value by providing insight, building and expanding on the existing framework and implementing solutions for the Global WSP Workplace to achieve the WSP social, corporate and environmental goals.



Key Responsibilities


Actively contribute to the development of WSP’s workplace strategy, ensuring a best in class working environment that retains and attracts top talent in our industries while maintaining effective cost management and value to our business.
Work actively with and lead the Corporate Real Estate (CRE), Facilities and Administration Regional leaders to build a cohesive framework that contributes to the overall WSP goals and supports the regional activity.
Facilitate close collaboration between the CRE Project and Facility Management teams to deliver optimal performance alongside partnering functions such as IT, Procurement, Finance and HR
Create continual value propositions within the Workplace parameters.
Maintain reporting for Global CAPEX, OPEX, & RENT spend as well as alignment with the Global Strategic Plan


management policies and processes as required to ensure all CRE projects are delivered to a high standard of operational efficiency.
Collaborate with other Global Business partners to support an Integrated Solution for WSP Offices.
Support M&A to provide due diligence reports and insights for Workplace.

Bring common solutions and tools for the Workplace Team

Responsible for Delegation of Authority approval processing.

Attributes Key for the Role


Intimate knowledge of real estate transactions, including but not limited to market reviews, accounting treatments, portfolio management and broker relations.
Excellent Project Management Skills & stakeholder management skills
Knowledge and management of asset sales
Knowledge of construction management to include FF&E, IT, and A/V.
Knowledge of facilities management to include development of procedures, including but not limited to Physical Security, Repairs and Maintenance, Insourcing vs Outsourcing Solutions.
Working knowledge of design concepts for planning and the ability to bring new designs to support a flexible workplace.
Ability to assess large shifts in operations and develop programs that respond to those shifts.
Understanding the larger organization that includes Business Administration Management
Ability to think creatively and provide solutions to complex problems
Ability to lead diverse teams and to create, present and develop organizational structures
Knowledge of KPI’s for both CRE & FM
Must be able to travel and work in different cultures



Desired qualifications:

MBA/BS degree in CRE management related field would be an asset
Membership of a relevant professional industry body (e.g. CoreNet, IFMA)
Experience managing large corporate refurbishment programs
Experience managing commercial property negotiations / transactions within a large private organisation
Detailed knowledge of CRE management industry best practices / market trends.
Analytical and financial skills necessary to develop and comprehend strategic plans and budgets.
Ability to manage through ambiguity and build a strong internal network.
Results-oriented with a desire to learn and support new technologies and processes.
Effective organizational skills with ability to delegate, and manage multiple projects under pressure.
Highly customer centric with excellent communication skills

Primary Location BrazilOther Locations Chile, Peru, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, Trinidad and TobagoSchedule Full-timeEmployee Status RegularExperience (Minimum Yrs.) 10Job Posting Mar 25, 2025, 9:03:24 AM

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