Associate Managing Director, Workspace Strategy, Design & Construction

Associate Managing Director, Workspace Strategy, Design & Construction

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Associate Managing Director, Workspace Strategy, Design & Construction

Montvale, NJ

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. Its also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, its no wonder were consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If youre as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Managing Director to join our Workspace Strategy, Design & Construction organization.

Responsibilities:

• Define and govern multi-year national workplace, architectural, interior design, space planning, sustainability, and wellness standards aligned with enterprise workforce strategy and evolving hybrid ways of working; oversee end-to-end capital project delivery governance from programming and feasibility through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring predictable, safe, and on-budget execution
• Serve as the firms senior design/construction authority on major projects to ensure functional, inclusive, and brand-aligned environments, while directly stewarding the procurement process including vetting vendors and managing vendor/client relationships within the Firms protocols; partner with transactions and portfolio teams on site selection, test fits, building condition assessments, and lease exhibit negotiations to ensure prospective properties support business needs cost-effectively
• Lead national capital planning, cash-flow forecasting, project budgeting, and financial approvals; drive rigorous value-engineering and cost-optimization initiatives that protect asset quality; own the functional risk profile across delivery, contractual, regulatory, safety, and operational domains; establish stage gates, audit controls, and escalation protocols for material issues; lead the construction contract process end-to-end with experience in construction contracting and claims; oversee change order management to ensure competitive rates and in compliance with the contract
• Champion the integration of digital tools, AI-enabled analytics, and utilization data to enhance predictive project delivery, track workplace trends, and inform strategic capital investments; advise office managing partners and business unit leaders on workspace alternatives, capital priorities, and project trade-offs, ensuring seamless integration with IT, Security, HR, and Brand functions
• Steer national sourcing and commercial strategies for architects, engineers, general contractors, and specialty consultants, establishing accountability metrics, performance scorecards, and supplier diversity targets and have experience coordinating with AV vendors and ensuring integration of AV technology into the projects; lead, coach, and build leadership succession within the Architecture and Construction team, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on disciplined execution and continuous improvement
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMGs respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum fifteen years of recent experience in corporate real estate, architecture, construction management, and/or capital project delivery; proven track record architecting enterprise design and construction standards, managing multi-million-dollar capital programs, and leading professional and construction teams within complex, matrixed corporate or professional services environments
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; professional licensure or relevant industry credentials (such as AIA, PE, NCIDQ, PMP,) preferred
• Advanced experience managing the FF&E procurement process end to end; specific knowledge of key manufacturers is beneficial; advanced proficiency in data manipulation and analysis using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL; experience with low-code/no-code automation tools is also desirable; deep commercial and operational experience managing nationwide partner networks (A&E firms, general contractors, PM firms, furniture manufacturers) and negotiating complex contractual frameworks Advanced knowledge of Construction Contracts, Procurement and Construction Claims
• Authoritative expertise in architectural/engineering standards, building systems, interior construction methods, commercial contracting models, and modern workplace planning principles; advanced Knowledge in critical path scheduling with the ability to integrate schedules from internal and external stakeholders into a comprehensive project Master Schedule
• Advanced knowledge in analyzing CPM schedules to facilitate the timely completion of projects and the ability to align it with the cost reporting and requisition process; advanced capability in multi-year capital forecasting, financial reconciliation, commercial risk evaluation, and data-driven decision frameworks; proven background of successfully managing CSI format cost reporting database facilitating accurate project estimates
• Exceptional verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to work towards the organizations goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functions; lead and ensure execution of strategic initiatives for the organization; capability to address emerging opportunities and how organization should be organized/staffed to realize them
• Travel 20-30% as needed
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

For this current opening, our target hiring salary range is $180,000 to $310,000 based on the immediate requirements and scope of the role. The current full market salary range for this job level is disclosed below. This broader range represents potential future income growth available over the course of a career in this position. Potential income growth is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, performance, job responsibilities, experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations.

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicants skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=4211BPG_9_26

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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