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Director, Real Estate & Facilities

Employer
Appian Corporation
Location
McLean, Virginia
Closing date
May 20, 2021

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Industry
Technology and Software
Function
IT
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership:
  • Ensures building equipment and interiors continuously function or operate efficiently, effectively and safely through coordination of timely cleaning, repairs and maintenance; with 24-hour on call availability and contact for after hour's emergencies
  • Proficiency in facility maintenance to scope, price and complete maintenance projects domestically and internationally.
  • Manage cross-functional teams including close coordination with Security, IT, and HR on behalf of shared internal client
  • Implements, oversees, and directs facility projects relative to employee relocations, furniture installations and re-configurations and new construction.
  • Understand and align Workplace strategies to corporate cultural and employee experience ambitions. Develop and implement those Workplace strategies globally to optimize and evolve the portfolio.
  • Review and recommendation phases of office equipment and supplies and controls facility inventory, services. Ensure timely response to internal work order system
  • Performs as a member of the Safety committee and emergency building contact. Oversees the implementation of the safety and security plan, training programs and drills
  • Oversees and maintains security and ID access card system and instructs employees on security protocols. Responsible for accurate and timely metrics and reporting
  • Management of Facilities team with accountability and oversight of their responsibilities. Gives strategic direction associated with facilities management and ensures applicable consistency across the real estate portfolio
  • Define and manage Appian's sustainability program including the data collection on established key metrics.
  • Direct the implementation of sustainability initiatives in real estate including benchmarking the global real estate portfolio and developing asset level plans and investments around energy efficiency, smart buildings, health and wellness, carbon emissions, and climate risk.
  • Develop and manage annual Capital budgets
  • Review and negotiation of applicable facilities vendors and contractors
  • Lead, engage and develop a team of workplace professionals with goals that advance the Real Estate and Workplace strategic plan

Must Have:
  • 10+ years of related experience in corporate real estate, sustainability, facilities maintenance, modular furniture systems, and project management
  • Bachelor's degree in business, facilities management, engineering, real estate, or property management. MBA preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in running a multi-office global environment and running a Workplace/Facilities program and team
  • Experience in defining and implementing a sustainability strategy and program for like sized company
  • Ability to work independently with no on site supervision
  • Must be able to remain calm, pleasant, and professional while experiencing frequent interruptions; must work well under pressure
  • Ability to prioritize work and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines effectively.
  • May require occasional domestic/international travel
  • Job includes lifting, moving equipment and limited outdoor duties
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Preferred:
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Exceptional Organization Skills
  • Ability to Maintain Strict Confidentiality
  • Ability to Prioritize Effectively

Technical / Professional Qualifications:
  • Must have experience working with MS Office, MS Project, and Google Suite
  • Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, real estate contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • AutoCad experience a plus

About Us:

Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many of the world's largest organizations use Appian applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance. Our employees create opportunities to drive hands-on impact both with our customers and throughout the organization, which creates an environment where meaningful work is met with career growth and opportunity. As a result, we are proud to have been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace for seven consecutive years. Simply put, we are changing the way businesses operate and our employees are to thank for Appian's success.

Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-worker, Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Appian helps organizations build apps and workflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform. Combining people, technologies, and data in a single workflow, Appian can help companies maximize their resources and improve business results. Many of the world’s largest organizations use Appian applications to improve customer experience, achieve operational excellence, and simplify global risk management and compliance.

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