Design & Construction Manager - USDS
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Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Responsibilities
Team Intro
The USDS Real Estate team is responsible for managing over 800,000 sq. ft of existing real estate across 3 global regions, and delivering new spaces as business needs arise. This includes planning, acquiring, designing, constructing, managing, and administering real property. We optimize these processes through constant space planning and forecasting leading to cost-benefit analysis. We leverage market trends to create plans and implement strategies that develop and maintain a profitable real estate portfolio.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a work schedule that requires employees to work hybrid in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
- Manage all facets of project management for multiple real estate projects from concept to completion, including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout to meet the annual construction program for the portfolio.
- Participate, develop, and administer the company's design, design plans, construction lists, and construction program for office construction and remodeling from planning through activation and occupancy.
- Develop and implement comprehensive budgeting and project scopes of work including fixture plans and detailed specifications for all assigned construction projects.
- Develop, implement, and drive project scheduling including specific dates for all contractor and vendor work to be started and completed.
- Present to internal leadership, cost managers, end users, and other key stakeholders for approval.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams to appoint and manage a variety of external teams including project managers, designers/architects and MEP consultants.
- Initiate, develop, and process all consultant scopes, RFPs, awards, contracts, purchase orders and operational change order requests and invoices.
- Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors through job site meetings and correspondence, including meeting minutes.
- Administrate consultant performance, including adherence to project scope, quality of work, and adherence to design schedule.
- Make project recommendations on scheduling issues and change orders to control project costs and maintain project schedule
- Initiate, develop, and process vendor RFPs, awards, contracts, purchase orders and operational change order requests and invoices.
- Track and obtain all close out documents including as-builts, guaranties/warranties, etc. to ensure paperwork and permits are completed and filled out in a timely manner
- Evaluate existing and future facilities for ADA, EHS and sustainability standards & compliance as well as ensure follow-through and documentation, where applicable.
- Develop and implement process to follow-up on each project specific request, problem, and tracking report to monitor completion dates.
- Create project reports to track all job costs, change orders, and budgets.
- Conduct regular job walk visits and inspections to verify contractor progression on projects.
- Communicate regularly and timely with, and provide assistance and guidance to departments regarding planning and construction dates, and current and past issues
- Assist in developing capital budgets for new sites and remodels based on historical records, key business insights, and market benchmarking.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years in corporate real estate construction, with a track record of successfully delivering interior office projects, from inception to ready-to-occupy.
- In-depth knowledge of architectural or engineering design and trades.
- Advanced knowledge of IT, AV, and Security infrastructure, including hardware specifications.
- Demonstrable ability to read and interpret commercial office leases and construction documentation as well as knowledge of building products, construction details and building engineering systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection).
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of office construction and ability to effectively analyze factors concerning reliability, cost, quality, best method, scheduling, and safety.
- Ability to work onsite at one of our USDS office locations up to 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel as required (approximately 60% - 70%), both domestically and internationally as project needs arise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership and adaptability when facing unique challenges encountered on projects.
- Strong design acumen, and advanced change management and project management skills.
- Highly influential and ability to flex leadership style according to the situation, from hard-charging execution to influencing internal and external constituencies requiring careful maneuvering.
- Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time, inspecting sites, operating assigned office equipment, and other duties as assigned
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $103360 - $186115 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Team Intro
The USDS Real Estate team is responsible for managing over 800,000 sq. ft of existing real estate across 3 global regions, and delivering new spaces as business needs arise. This includes planning, acquiring, designing, constructing, managing, and administering real property. We optimize these processes through constant space planning and forecasting leading to cost-benefit analysis. We leverage market trends to create plans and implement strategies that develop and maintain a profitable real estate portfolio.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a work schedule that requires employees to work hybrid in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
- Manage all facets of project management for multiple real estate projects from concept to completion, including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout to meet the annual construction program for the portfolio.
- Participate, develop, and administer the company's design, design plans, construction lists, and construction program for office construction and remodeling from planning through activation and occupancy.
- Develop and implement comprehensive budgeting and project scopes of work including fixture plans and detailed specifications for all assigned construction projects.
- Develop, implement, and drive project scheduling including specific dates for all contractor and vendor work to be started and completed.
- Present to internal leadership, cost managers, end users, and other key stakeholders for approval.
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams to appoint and manage a variety of external teams including project managers, designers/architects and MEP consultants.
- Initiate, develop, and process all consultant scopes, RFPs, awards, contracts, purchase orders and operational change order requests and invoices.
- Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors through job site meetings and correspondence, including meeting minutes.
- Administrate consultant performance, including adherence to project scope, quality of work, and adherence to design schedule.
- Make project recommendations on scheduling issues and change orders to control project costs and maintain project schedule
- Initiate, develop, and process vendor RFPs, awards, contracts, purchase orders and operational change order requests and invoices.
- Track and obtain all close out documents including as-builts, guaranties/warranties, etc. to ensure paperwork and permits are completed and filled out in a timely manner
- Evaluate existing and future facilities for ADA, EHS and sustainability standards & compliance as well as ensure follow-through and documentation, where applicable.
- Develop and implement process to follow-up on each project specific request, problem, and tracking report to monitor completion dates.
- Create project reports to track all job costs, change orders, and budgets.
- Conduct regular job walk visits and inspections to verify contractor progression on projects.
- Communicate regularly and timely with, and provide assistance and guidance to departments regarding planning and construction dates, and current and past issues
- Assist in developing capital budgets for new sites and remodels based on historical records, key business insights, and market benchmarking.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years in corporate real estate construction, with a track record of successfully delivering interior office projects, from inception to ready-to-occupy.
- In-depth knowledge of architectural or engineering design and trades.
- Advanced knowledge of IT, AV, and Security infrastructure, including hardware specifications.
- Demonstrable ability to read and interpret commercial office leases and construction documentation as well as knowledge of building products, construction details and building engineering systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection).
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of office construction and ability to effectively analyze factors concerning reliability, cost, quality, best method, scheduling, and safety.
- Ability to work onsite at one of our USDS office locations up to 3 days per week.
- Ability to travel as required (approximately 60% - 70%), both domestically and internationally as project needs arise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership and adaptability when facing unique challenges encountered on projects.
- Strong design acumen, and advanced change management and project management skills.
- Highly influential and ability to flex leadership style according to the situation, from hard-charging execution to influencing internal and external constituencies requiring careful maneuvering.
- Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting for extended periods of time, inspecting sites, operating assigned office equipment, and other duties as assigned
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $103360 - $186115 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA