Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities

Company:  Celanese International Corporation
Location: Irving
Closing Date: 27/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit .

Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities manages all tactical and strategic property-related matters for Celanese labs, offices, operations centers, warehouses and manufacturing sites.  The position will oversee all real estate activities including leasing, site selection, sales, subleases, disposition, market research and financial analysis, lease administration, and strategy development to address the company's current and future needs. The position will manage a global team of local and regional facility coordinators responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Company’s offices, labs and operations centers.  Functions also include maintaining leasing relationships with owners and property managers, various general accounting tasks, budget preparation and managing special projects.   

 

Two Facilities Managers from Dallas, TX and Wilmington, DE directly report to the Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities.

The Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities will acquire 3 global direct reports in Mexico, Switzerland, and Canada, also facility managers.

The Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities will handle all global lease management, execution, and strategy.

 

This is an onsite position located at: 222 W. Las Colinas Blvd Suite 900N Irving, Texas 75039

 

Major Responsibilities

Direct, plan, manage and execute all Celanese real estate activities across its portfolio, including, but not limited to lease renewals, new site selections, new lease negotiations, sales, subleases, lease terminations, easements and right of ways, and other related real estate activities

Manage all elements of property acquisition, including real estate due diligence analysis, guidance on alternatives, lease negotiations, purchase and sale contract terms, working with contractors, brokers, vendors, landlords, developers, attorneys and consultants.

Support Celanese Retained Environmental Matters (REM) remediation team with the development of alternatives for disposition of any idled or legacy sites and then manage all elements of any potential sale including negotiation of terms of sale and execution of all required contract documents.  

Manage a global team of local and regional professionals responsible for regional coordination of real estate activities and day-to-day operations at the Company’s major offices and labs.

Collaborate with site leadership to ensure maintenance and project initiatives across portfolio of offices, labs, operations centers, and other company facilities aligns with the Company’s real estate strategy.

Assist procurement with the review and negotiation of contracts required to support day-to-day operations of the Company’s facilities.

Assist Tax and Finance teams with property tax filing and tax appeal preparation.

Maintain support for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal controls.

Oversees Safety, Health, and Environmental aspects of all operations.

 

Qualifications:
Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, real estate or related disciplines, OR at least 10 years of equivalent experience

5 years of experience in commercial property lease management and facility management for multiple locations.

Strong negotiation experience

Able and willing to travel approximately 10% of the year, primarily domestic

Experience managing multiple projects in various locations

 

Desired

Global experience is strongly preferred

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