• Job Description

  Req#: JR2301795

  Who we are

  American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance in approximately 70 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets and manage risks.

  We’re also committed to making a positive difference for our colleagues and in the communities where we work and live. We encourage colleagues to give back to the causes they care most about, supporting these efforts through our Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs.

  Corporate Real Estate & Business Services

  We are a global team that harnesses our collective expertise to manage the firm’s vast corporate real estate portfolio. We take an innovative approach to supporting the firm’s core businesses and day-to-day operations while driving commercial and operational efficiencies. We are also reimagining our global footprint based on how our colleagues work today – and on the Future of Work. In all aspects of what we do, we stay true to our values of teamwork and service excellence to foster a dynamic workplace. In addition to real estate, we are responsible for corporate security, business continuity and resiliency, and business services, such as conference room management and employee relocations.

  Reporting to the Global Head of CRBS, Security, and Resiliency, the Global Head of Design & Construction will be the functional lead for all capital projects globally. AIG’s global footprint totals over 300 offices / 5 million square feet. This position will manage teams directly and/or in a matrix structure to execute project requests relating to repositioning programs, renovating and reconfiguring office space, replacement or upgrading building infrastructure and support systems, and relocating staff. The incumbent will manage multiple project management teams throughout the global portfolio and must be able to communicate with Senior Management and employees at all levels of the organization.

  About the role

  Responsibilities

  Program / Project Management

  • Work with industry-leading consultants, construction managers, subcontractors, and vendors in a collaborative fashion to delivery high quality programs
  • Provide direct support to the individual team leads and project managers overseeing design and construction projects
  • Manage and organize workload distribution among the team to ensure project deadlines are met
  • Understand and enforce detailed policies and procedures that project managers must follow when managing projects
  • Review development of all capital funding packages for projects to ensure scope is in line with existing standards
  • Review all budgeting and understand pricing variances across different markets
  • Partner with Procurement to ensure competitive pricing on all contracts and policy is followed on bidding guidelines
  • Work with team leads and project managers to reduce costs on projects being submitted through scope and specification changes
  • Participate on development of strategy for reducing AIG’s footprint in various leased sites as lease terms allow
  • Participate in the annual capital planning/budgeting process and develop budgets for planned projects
  • Responsible for ensuring proper governance related to the approval of every commitment, invoice, and change order generated by project management teams and that they meet policy guidelines
  • Responsible for coordinating vendor management to ensure proper coverage across platform
  • Function as technical support for building infrastructure projects

  Organizational / People Management

  • Work with internal partners including executives across the business on new projects and provide project support on new deals
  • Provide resources to support all projects, from minor moves and remodels to major renovations as well as infrastructure projects
  • Identify the need for supplemental PM resources when needed to achieve project goals
  • Responsible for the recruiting, training, and development of project managers as well as 3rd party providers
  • Develop and implement operational plans, actions and programs in support of long-term business objectives
  • Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and programs
  • Manage teams in keeping with a “One Team” philosophy

  What we are looking for:

  • Bachelors or master’s degree, with preference for Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Business
  • Preferably 15+ years of work experience, working in Real Estate or Project Management
  • Proven track record of managing simultaneous capital projects, ranging from $50,000 to over $50M
  • Expertise in building and managing detailed construction budgets and schedules, logistics plans, and change management protocols.
  • Ability to balance need to work within budgets while ensuring quality and timeliness
  • Exceptional time management skills and the ability and presence of mind to escalate issues when required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to work with clients at all levels of the organization including multi-discipline senior executives in capital transformation
  • Strong proficiency in compiling and presenting written project correspondence to executive leadership
  • Highly influential and ability to flex leadership style according to the situation, from hard-charging execution to influencing internal and external constituencies requiring careful maneuvering.
  • Self-starter who delivers exceptional project management and manages a high-performing team of planning, design, and project professionals to this standard
  • Experience and knowledge of business processes and procedures, applications, workflow, and planning
  • Must possess strong conflict management, communication, organizational and negotiating skills
  • Detailed knowledge of business services and systems and implementing corporate policies
  • Strong working knowledge of full MS Office suite, with role appropriate financial modeling/management skills in Excel
  • Recent experience leading through significant change, growth, and innovation
  • Insurance/Financial Services experience preferred

  The base salary range for this position in Jersey City is $200,000 - $275,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: AIG Benefits Overview

  A look at our Benefits

  We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family and military needs. For example, our "Giving Back" program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community. Our global mental health and wellness days off provide all colleagues with a paid day off to focus on their mental health and wellbeing.

  
  We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. We have a tuition reimbursement program for eligible colleagues to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

  American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

  To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

  AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

  Functional Area:

  CS - Corporate Services

  Estimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%

  Relocation Provided: No

  AIG Employee Services, Inc.

• About the company

  We're a leading global insurance organization with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. We provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to support our clients in business and in life through our General Insurance, Life & Retirement and Investments business units. What unites us across all of these offerings is our commitment to helping individuals, businesses and communities prepare for and respond to times of uncertainty. Whether serving those facing natural disasters or millions of Americans striving for a financially secure retirement, we have the specialist expertise to help clients better manage risk.

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