Sr. Project Manager, Design and Build

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

This role will be based in Mountain View, San Francisco, New York, or Chicago. 

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what’s best for you and when it is important for your team to be together. 

We are seeking a skilled and emerging leader in corporate real estate to take on the role of Senior Project Manager, Design & Build. From day one, you will play a critical and influential role in our team, leading major projects through all stages of planning, design, and construction. These projects may include new office builds, workspace refreshes, and potential data center integrations. 

These projects will meet the needs of global business and allow our employees to do the best work of their career. You will be given the opportunity to lead with a high degree of accountability and bring executive presence extending beyond your day-to-day responsibility for project scopes, schedules, budgets and reporting to leadership.   

The projects you will be responsible for delivering will be varied and in multiple locations and time zones, you will also be required to lead cross functional initiatives. It is foreseen that the projects in the next 12-18 months will consist of a significant new project in APAC and several new office relocations in EMEA; as well as possible Data Centre integration work in NAMER.   

As well as bringing an Executive Presence, on regular intervals you will have opportunities to present about projects, masterplans and strategies to Senior Leadership (on occasions up to C-Suite Level) of which you will need to bring executive influence, a deep knowledge of the data sets that influences decision making on projects.  You will have a deep knowledge of all elements of the project strategy required to secure approvals. 

You will be able to analyze and interpret key data sets, including RSF/USF with local practices, headcount projections, attendance (current and expected), capacity and conference room targets, RSF per capacity, cost and project delivery benchmarking. Your project teams will use these metrics to inform recommendations that optimize space planning, budgeting, and scheduling, aligning with project goals and the master plan to meet organizational needs.You will also develop a deep understanding of Lease documentation and opportunities and risks around reinstatement and Landlord delivery. You will demonstrate previous experience adding value and give coherent examples on how you have led teams using data as a core metric, added value in Landlord negotiations, and references for same. 

In summary, you will demonstrate executive presence, strong leadership, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of key data metrics relating to Real Estate and Projects. You will be able to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to address project challenges. These qualities will be key decision-making criteria for the interview panel. 

Responsibilities 

• Present project data, strategic insights, and masterplan updates to senior executives, demonstrating deep knowledge of cost, lease conditions, design, life safety, permitting, and operational interfaces, ensuring readiness for leadership-level decision-making. 
• Champion clarity and consistency by actively managing change and communication, addressing shifting priorities and concerns, and providing clear direction amidst evolving project needs. Cultivate an open line of feedback with stakeholders to anticipate potential issues, align expectations, and maintain project momentum. 
• Lead all facets of individual workplace capital projects with a strong focus on executive influence and decision-making, covering project programming, design, construction, budget management, scheduling, quality assurance, and closeout. Lead with influence and flexibility, directing team members and stakeholders towards project goals without compromising relationships. Strike a balance between assertiveness and adaptability, ensuring commitments are met while remaining approachable and responsive to team dynamics and individual needs. 
• Partners with Real Estate and Workplace Leadership t