Corporate Services Specialist / Senior Associate - Corporate Real Estate

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Corporate Services Specialist Senior Associate - Corporate Real Estate

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date 1042026 1159 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse versatile and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive collaborative agile and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Real Estate Services Specialist Senior Associate.

As a Corporate Real Estate Services Specialist Senior Associate you will work in the Corporate Real Estate Group ACR which is part of the Budget and Administrative Services Department within the Vice Presidency for Finance and Administration. This team is responsible for managing the IDB Groups corporate facilities comprised of three office buildings in downtown Washington D.C. a Records Center facility in Ashburn Virginia a Special Representation office in Miami Florida 26 Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean 2 offices in Europe and 1 in Asia totaling approximately 2.3 million square feet. This position reports to the Head of ACR and interacts regularly with colleagues within the division and Senior Management. The candidate is responsible for leading and coordinating a team of project managers technical specialists and external vendors as appropriate. This position is based at the IDB Groups headquarters HQ in Washington D.C.

What youll do

Space Planning and Management Lead HQ space planning inventory utilization analysis and data reporting assess client needs develop solutions and ensure compliance with workplace standards.

Team Leadership Direct project managers technical specialists support personnel and vendors provide clear guidance and feedback while fostering trust collaboration and high performance.

Work Program Management Oversee construction relocations and space management activities ensuring alignment with group department and institutional priorities.

Project and Construction Management Lead HQ projects from scope development and test-fits through design construction and post-occupancy controlling schedules budgets quality value engineering and stakeholder satisfaction.

Standards and Sustainability Ensure projects comply with applicable building and design codes ADA design codes recognized best practices and LEED and WELL standards as required.

Real Estate Strategy and Advisory Apply the Corporate Real Estate Approach at HQ support the multi-year Capital Construction Program conduct research and peer reviews and advise overseas facilities when needed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Improvement Prepare executive space-strategy reports and presentations collaborate with internal partners and improve tools and methodologies to strengthen project and team performance.

What youll need

Education A Masters degree or equivalent in Architecture. In lieu of Masters Degree a Bachelors degree in Architecture will be considered. Additonal training or certification in agile facilities or project management is highly desirable.

Experience For Masters degree 4 years and for Bachelors degree 6 years of progressive experience is required. Experience should span architectural design commercial construction or renovation facilities operations space planning and project or program management. Corporate real estate experience is preferred.

Technical Knowledge Demonstrate strong knowledge of building systems furnishings fixtures equipment budgeting contract administration feasibility studies AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Communication and Relationship Management Communicate clearly and persuasively in writing orally through presentations while building effective relationships with clients and service providers.

Additional Qualifications Apply familiarity with workplace design in U.S. customary units and with IBC LEED WELL and ADA standards. Experience managing concurrent projects and supporting organizational change is desirable.

Languages Proficiency in Spanish and English spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered in accordance with the Institutions assessment.

Requirements

Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

Consanguinity You have no family members up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity including spouse working at the IDB IDB Invest or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration International staff contract 36 months initially renewable upon mutual agreement. Position grade will be determined based on candidates experience.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employees life. These benefits include

Acompetitive compensation package including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

Leaves and vacations 24 days of paid time off 8 personal days sick leave gender-neutral parental leave.

Health Insurance IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical dental vision preventive care and prescription drugs.

Pension plan defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

Health and well-being Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

Development support We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring 11 professional counseling training and learning opportunities language classes mobility options among others.

Other perks country specific Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture

At the IDB we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation we intentionally include all voices cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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