Manager, Global Real Estate presso American Bureau of Shipping
American Bureau of Shipping · Houston, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Houston
The Global Real Estate Project Manager is a strategic role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of real estate and facilities initiatives across global offices. This includes leasing, design, planning, construction, expansion, renovation, and ongoing operations. The role emphasizes project management excellence, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact workplace solutions. Additionally, this position supports global regional management with facilities management best practices and contributes to enterprise-wide real estate strategy. This role will work out of our Global HQ office based out of the Greater Houston area.
What You Will Do:
- Lead end-to-end global real estate initiatives, including site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction management, and occupancy.
- Maintain a centralized repository of real estate agreements, lease terms, and financial commitments.
- Implement and administer a consistent global facilities program that aligns with company standards for space utilization, branding, safety, and employee experience.
- Actively plan and manage global facility projects within budgeted parameters, including all pre and post construction activities.
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, architects, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Oversee global office security systems and access control protocols.
- Direct the acquisition and ergonomic design of office furnishings across regional and field locations.
- Collaborate with regional teams to develop annual capital and operating budgets for real estate and operational initiatives..
- Ensure familiarity and compliance with international and local building codes, fire safety regulations, and HSQE standards (e.g., IBC, NFPA, , ADA, MEPS, EPBD, etc.).
- Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced workplace efficiency.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business.
- Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Typically requires 5+ years of experience in real estate acquisition, project management, facilities operations, or related fields.
- Supervisory experience is a strong plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple geographies and stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing lease transactions and vendor contracts.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to evolving business needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Familiarity with health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
It would be nice if you had:
A PMP
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to a Director level position or above.
Company
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
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ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
