Project Director - Real Estate

About Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience (GREWE)

Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience (GREWE) is a global team at American Express (Amex) responsible for the full lifecycle of planning, execution, and operations of Amex real estate. GREWE supports over 75,000 Amex colleagues and contractors in over eight million square feet of property located in 59 countries. Our real estate portfolio consists of large full-service campuses, office buildings, sales offices, airport lounges, and data centers. The global GREWE team is comprised of ~100 Amex full time staff that leverage ~5,000 contractors and is part of the broader Global Servicing Group organization which delivers shared business services to colleagues across the enterprise. GREWE’s key priorities include:

GREWE Purpose : Provide the world’s best workplace experience at a competitive cost for every colleague, at every site, every day

GREWE Strategic Priorities:

• Portfolio : The right buildings, in the right places, at the right cost

• Design & Build : Inspiring spaces that bring together colleagues, customers, and our brand

• Operations : Operational excellence that drives performance, speed, and reliability while minimizing disruption and risk

• Hospitality : Seamless, high-quality services for colleagues across every site and every moment that matters

Required Minimum Education : University/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or equivalent. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

Required Years of Related Experience: 10+ years’ work experience construction management supporting commercial or corporate real estate portfolios, with a clear understanding of the project process.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• 15+ years’ experience in construction management for major commercial or corporate real estate projects

• 15+ years’ experience managing major CM’s, GC’s, and construction trades as third-party vendors to major corporations

• Proven experience delivering large-scale headquarters or flagship corporate projects

• Deep expertise in interior fit-out delivery within complex base building environments

• Strong understanding of developer-led projects and landlord/tenant coordination models

• Experience managing design-led projects with high brand and workplace experience expectations

• Ability to operate at both strategic (executive) and technical (delivery) levels

• Deep knowledge of cost, schedule, and risk management on major capital projects.

• Lead constructability reviews and establish robust approach to construction quality.

• Ability to translate complex project data into and compelling business cases, analyses and program plans, tailored various stakeholder groups

• Proactive critical thinking and qualitative/quantitative problem-solving skills (issue identification, problem structuring, analysis, development of recommendations)

• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to focus on details while not losing sight of the big picture

• Ability to easily partner with and influence senior leaders across the AXP organization. Strong team player, ability to take direction and remain flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site .