Director, Global Head of Design & Construction

About this role

What team will you be on?

You’ll be part of the Global Workplace Planning team, which sits within BlackRock’s Enterprise Services organization. This team is responsible for delivering a workplace environment that is employee-centric, productive, and reflective of BlackRock’s values. Within this group, the Design & Construction (D&C) function leads the strategic planning and execution of capital projects across the firm’s global real estate portfolio. The team plays a critical role in shaping the physical workplace experience for thousands of employees worldwide. They deliver innovative, high-quality spaces that support collaboration, flexibility, and the evolving needs of the business.

Why is your role important?

This role is essential to driving BlackRock’s global workplace strategy and ensuring the successful delivery of capital projects that align with the firm’s growth and operational goals. As the Global Head of Design & Construction, you will lead the D&C function, overseeing projects across all regions and ensuring consistency in design, execution, and experience. Your leadership will directly impact how employees engage with their workspaces, and your strategic oversight will help optimize real estate investments. This role offers significant impact through global exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape the future of BlackRock’s workplace.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the Design and Construction team, who are responsible for a global portfolio of capital projects; ensuring timely, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
• Developing and managing the global capital plan in partnership with regional and finance teams
• Championing global design standards and workplace innovation strategies
• Managing regional and global relationships with third-party program managers, design consultants, and contractors across regions
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align workplace strategy with business needs
• Overseeing governance, risk management, and performance reporting for all PD&C initiatives
• Leading and mentoring a global team of design and construction professionals

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years of experience in global design, construction, and workplace strategy leadership
• Proven success delivering complex capital projects across multiple geographies
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets
• Deep understanding of workplace design trends, sustainability, and flexible work environments
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills in a matrixed organization
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Power BI, AutoCAD, etc.)

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$162,000.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthe