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The Opportunity
It’s an amazing time to join Netflix as we continue shaping the future of global entertainment, bringing new stories to millions of people worldwide. To support our global expansion, we are looking for a seasoned executive of Global Design & Construction.
As part of the global Real Estate & Workplace team, you will lead design & construction projects in an ever-changing real estate portfolio that is experiencing explosive growth. You will go beyond simply completing projects on time and within budget because you recognize the value of the physical workplace and its impact on employee engagement & productivity. We don’t want to just be a place to work, we want to be THE place to work.
You are excited about the opportunity to build a global team capable of delivering a scalable project-delivery model. You are genuine, creative, self-motivated, and comfortable operating with ambiguity in a demanding & fast-paced environment. You are a leader who can clearly communicate across all levels of internal & external stakeholders.
This Director, Design & Construction role will be based in Hollywood, CA and reports to Netflix’s Head of Real Estate, Workplace, and Security.
Netflix is the world’s leading digital entertainment service. As we expand globally, we continue to look for the best and brightest talent to help us scale. Visit our culture memo and long-term view to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Build & lead a dynamic global organization that delivers complex capital projects around the world, on time and within the established budget.
- Lead & mentor your team as they work through challenges and promote an environment that encourages them to continuously excel & improve.
- Create a repeatable framework to deliver amazing workplaces around the world that aligns with the Netflix brand and its high-performing culture.
- Lead the real estate project delivery process, including budget development, programming, design & planning, construction, commissioning, move planning, and post-occupancy assessments.
- Closely align with internal stakeholders,including business process owners and colleagues across Real Estate, Workplace Operations, Workplace Planning, Employee Technology, and Security.
- Work effectively with global developers, landlords, and government agencies.
- Establish global partnerships with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
- Provide clear & frequent projects updates to leaders & internal stakeholders that define project status, schedule, & risks.
- Prioritize incoming project workload across all markets and ensure resources are assigned to lead in the development & execution.
- Manage yearly CAPEX budget, provide accurate & timely reforecasting, and create a multi-year CAPEX plan that aligns with overall real estate & workplace objectives.
- Leverage our global scale & purchasing power to reduce overall costs on goods and services.
- International travel will be required.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience in building, managing, mentoring, and inspiring a geographically dispersed team
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills coupled with strong business acumen
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, contracts (i.e. AIA), leases & workletters
- Able to prepare & understand project financial models & cost analysis
- Ability to make difficult decisions and influence stakeholders
- Can articulate what great looks like