Director, Real Estate Project Delivery

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role
Are you passionate about real estate? Do you thrive in fast-paced settings? If so, Fidelity Real Estate is seeking a Director of Project Delivery. This senior role is a key member of Fidelity’s Design and Delivery team, responsible for leading a multidisciplinary project team comprising of internal collaborators, external partners, designers, consultants, contractors, and various other vendors. This position requires the application of deep expertise to manage all phases of projects with varying levels of complexity, ranging from interior enhancements to critical infrastructure projects!

• Your project management style ensures that controls are in place to lead the project budget and scope to align with Fidelity’s business objectives.

• You proactively identify problems and implement solutions that result in projects that are completed on time and within budget, presenting risks and planning for near- and long-term solutions at every stage throughout the delivery process

• Leads the real estate project delivery process across Fidelity Investments locations including entitlements, design and planning, budget and schedule development, permitting, construction, and commissioning. You partner closely with multiple departments, including workforce planning, space planning, leasing and transactions, facilities and operations, engineering, security, technology, and many others.

• Prepares and delivers comprehensive presentations to senior leadership throughout the project lifecycle, encompassing design concepts, budgetary considerations, construction planning, and change management strategies.

• Leads a team of project managers; has a proven record leading multiple, cross-functional teams across various business units.

• Establishes successful regional partnerships with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Manages 3rd party project delivery resources. Responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, engineering or construction, construction management, or related field is preferred

• 10+ years of experience leading the design and construction of complex projects

• 4+ years overseeing direct reports; establishes expectations, goals, and manages performance and career growth.

• In-depth knowledge of construction, including site, ground up, interiors, critically important and technology focused projects

• Knowledge of leasing and transactions, understanding the lease negotiation process, landlord work letters, and the tenant allowance/reimbursable process.

• Travel within the U.S.

The Team
Fidelity Real Estate is the corporate real estate division of Fidelity Investments, providing a full range of services to Fidelity business units within the US and internationally. Our philosophy is customer-centric - everything we do focuses on delivering solutions that meet the needs of our customers at all levels. We run more than 11 million square feet of space in the United States and overseas, including thirteen North American and six international locations, two data centers and more than 200 retail investor centers.
The Delivery team is responsible for best in class, on time and on budget Real Estate project deliver that reflects the Fidelity brand for our associates, visitors, and clients.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.