Pre-Sales Project Manager at WeWork

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Real Estate, Construction, ArchitectureIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience of all phases of the design process from schematic design through the bid process and construction management
  • Experience supporting cost and schedule estimates to be used for sales related activities
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Real Estate Development or similar
  • Experienced in the architecture, workplace strategy, project management, construction, and real estate industries
  • Direct client engagement experience
  • Keen understanding of the enterprise real estate sales process
  • Proven ability to effectively juggle competing priorities
  • Excellent communicator with ability to collaborate with internal disciplines (e.g., Design, Construction, Comms Management, Logistics, Community, Facilities, IT, Security, Account Management, Accounting, etc.)
  • Thrive at interfacing with internal and external stakeholders in a complex matrixed organization to develop creative, cost-effective solutions

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize workload to ensure that project timelines are met
  • Substantial involvement during the sales process to convert customer’s requirements into a quantifiable scope of work, working alongside Sales and Delivery Teams to understand lease terms, collaborate on estimates and budgets, preliminary schedules, and secure necessary approvals
  • Provide detailed reports required for the sales cycle, including workplace strategy analysis
  • Generate and continuously maintain reporting data for respective projects during the delivery phase, reporting to upper management as necessary
  • Collaborate with the legal team to ensure that all construction commercial terms and agreements are inclusive of complete scope of work, and help guide the process of contract negotiations as necessary
  • Responsible for engagement with, and management of resources during pre-sales, including cross-functional teams such as Design, ICT, Security, Project Management, Cost Management, and Arts & Graphics
  • Responsible for ensuring project financials are approved prior to deal signing, including member-specific capex and budgets
  • Assist and close complex, multi-million dollar transactions, including cross-negotiating with customers and contractor-partners
  • Where applicable, run projects after the sales cycle, including the full fit-out and delivery of spaces for various members within the WeWork portfolio
  • Operate as the primary facilitator between clients, Sales team, and Delivery team by providing technical support on customizations of the built product in both the sales and delivery process
  • Communicate to project teams all sales requirements to ensure projects will be resourced accordingly
  • Collate all deliverables and report back to the internal sales team accordingly
  • Ensure that the physical workplace requirements of the customer are not lost throughout the sales, project scoping, deal structuring (and if applicable, space delivery, move-in and ongoing operation of the space)

Skills

Project Management
Architecture
Workplace Strategy
Construction
Real Estate
Client Engagement
Stakeholder Management
Sales Process
Technical Support
Facilities Management

WeWork

Provides coworking and office space solutions

About WeWork

WeWork provides shared workspaces and office solutions for individuals and businesses. Their spaces are designed to be flexible, allowing users to rent desks or private offices based on their needs. WeWork's locations are equipped with amenities such as high-speed internet, meeting rooms, and communal areas, making it easy for members to collaborate and network. Unlike traditional office rentals, WeWork offers short-term leases and a variety of membership plans, catering to freelancers, startups, and larger enterprises. The goal of WeWork is to create environments that foster productivity and community among its members.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$12,795.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, Real EstateIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive healthcare benefits
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) matching
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
80 hours of paid sick time per full calendar year
16 weeks paid parental leave

Risks

Increased competition from Upflex threatens WeWork's market share.
WeWork's $19 billion debt limits financial flexibility and growth investment.
Bankruptcy filing indicates financial instability, risking client trust and membership decline.

Differentiation

WeWork transforms buildings into dynamic, collaborative workspaces for creativity and focus.
WeWork offers infrastructure, services, events, and tech for creators to thrive.
WeWork's eco-friendly workspaces attract environmentally conscious businesses.

Upsides

Flexible workspace demand is increasing with hybrid work models benefiting WeWork.
Digital nomadism rise creates global demand for coworking spaces, expanding WeWork's market.
Corporate downsizing in favor of flexible leases aligns with WeWork's offerings.

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