Description

Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV is a global quality assurance and risk management company. Since 1864 our purpose has been to safeguard life, property, and the environment. We empower our customers to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification, technical assurance, software, and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas, power, and renewables industries. We also provide certification, supply chain and data management services to customers across a wide range of industries. Combining technical, digital, and operational expertise, risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge, we empower our customers' decisions and actions with trust and confidence. We continuously invest in research and collaborative innovation to provide customers and society with operational and technological foresight. With origins stretching back to 1864 and operations in more than 100 countries, our experts are dedicated to helping customers make the world safer, smarter, and greener.

DNV USA INC. is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Specialist, to join its best-in-class Real Estate team.The chosen candidate will beresponsible for managing the real estate portfolio and property management of 40+ facilities in 6 countries through a life cycle perspective. From acquisition of new real estate through the ongoing management of the property to its eventual disposal. Expert will be responsible for a portfolio that enables better employee productivity, create flexible work environments, reduce real estate costs, and takes due consideration to sustainability. This position is part a Global Procurement & Real Estate team.

What you will do

• Responsible for End-to-End Management of DNV North America's Corporate Real Estate Portfolio.
• Serves as main point of contact between DNV and broker during lease negotiations and Landlord or Property Management team throughout term of the lease.
• Works with DNV legal to negotiate favorable multi-year lease terms for DNV.
• Ensure all leases adhere to the DNV Global and Regional Real Estate polices and guidelines.
• Leads business areas and local team in evaluating all prospective locations and guides them when evaluating locations for operational and financial impact.
• Responsible for the completion of the real estate lease evaluations, compliance, and cost effectiveness of all projects.
• Presents and collaborates with Global Real Estate when evaluating all prospective locations.
• Develops strong senior management relationships by actively engaging with the business area requirements and regularly providing accurate and timely completions of all leases.
• Regular rent and space analysis of portfolio for its performance.
• Proactively review and present savings opportunities for improved portfolio optimization.
• Assess real estate market conditions, trends, and indicators to optimize asset goals.
• Provides support for facility operational needs.

What we offer

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

For more information
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About you

What Is Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration required.
  
  • Concentration in Real Estate Management preferred.
• 1-2 years in corporate real estate required.
• 1-2 years in project management preferred.
• Ability to read architectural floor plans.
• Ability to travel to tour locations and help manage moves 10-15%.
  
  • Weekend Travel may be required.
• Skilled in MS Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence and gain consensus.
• Well developed communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while continuing to meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a high work ethic, level of responsibility & professionalism
• Valid driver's license
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

What we offer

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

For more information
https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegallly

About you

What Is Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration required.
  
  • Concentration in Real Estate Management preferred.
• 1-2 years in corporate real estate required.
• 1-2 years in project management preferred.
• Ability to read architectural floor plans.
• Ability to travel to tour locations and help manage moves 10-15%.
  
  • Weekend Travel may be required.
• Skilled in MS Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence and gain consensus.
• Well developed communication and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while continuing to meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a high work ethic, level of responsibility & professionalism
• Valid driver's license
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*