Director, Global Head of Design & Construction at BlackRock

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Real EstateIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience in global design, construction, and workplace strategy leadership
Proven success delivering complex capital projects across multiple geographies
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets
Deep understanding of workplace design trends, sustainability, and flexible work environments
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills in a matrixed organization
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Power BI, AutoCAD, etc.)

Responsibilities

Leading the Design and Construction team responsible for a global portfolio of capital projects; ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
Developing and managing the global capital plan in partnership with regional and finance teams
Championing global design standards and workplace innovation strategies
Managing regional and global relationships with third-party program managers, design consultants, and contractors across regions
Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align workplace strategy with business needs
Overseeing governance, risk management, and performance reporting for all PD&C initiatives
Leading and mentoring a global team of design and construction professionals

Skills

Design & Construction

Capital Project Management

Global Real Estate

Stakeholder Management

Program Management

Workplace Strategy

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Strategic Planning

Cross-functional Collaboration

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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