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DHL Supply Chain · 1 day ago

Director Real Estate

positionWesterville, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date15+ years exp

DHL Supply Chain is a leading logistics provider with a global presence, seeking a Director of Real Estate to manage and lead construction activities in North America. The role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring quality and cost management, and developing relationships with stakeholders to optimize operations.

DeliveryLogisticsSupply Chain Management
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Manage and lead all Construction activities for DSC NA
Provide expert Construction knowledge and implement regional processes for DSC NA
Lead DSC NA Construction future pipeline and improvement potentials
Leverage global SOPs to ensure standardized project delivery with local or regional adaptions and a standard construction costing process
Ensure and manage standard process for tender evaluation, due diligence & change order requests and provide advice to project managers
Monitor quality criteria, project status, cost, issue resolution and risk mitigation of projects of regional importance
Engage external sources and identify construction trend and headwinds
Develop/forecast notion of what impact construction trends have on CRE and DHL
Provide efficient cost solutions for new DSC business
Lead relationship with PD and SD teams in DSC
Support O2D process for DSC
Drive, coordinate, and be point of contact for construction projects across all divisions, responsible for managing, bid/tender process, cost/budget, quality, and schedule
Ensure project coordination with MHE, Security, AV/IT HR, etc
Access available options for warehouse/distribution space and determine capability to meet customer and operational requirements
Manage/support integration of material handling equipment with building systems and accurately assess construction related requirements (mechanical, electrical, etc)
Understand BU operations, processes, and equipment and translate into construction specifications and define project scope
Demonstrate record of success in managing construction of warehouse/distribution projects, general/tenant improvements, and/or PUDS/ground hubs or similar facilities
Manage client expectations and bring resolution and solutions for issues and concerns to colleagues and customers
Manage construction budget within guidelines of applicable BCA and define income generation and savings activities in support of CRE/CPM SLA
Serve as SME for all construction related matters and integration with customer requirements
Influence, organize, and manage necessary internal and external resources to accomplish tasks

Qualification

Construction managementWarehouse/distribution facilitiesProject managementPMP certificationBIM knowledgeEnergy managementLEED certificationStakeholder managementTeam leadershipNegotiation skills

Required

Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering or equivalent
More than 8 years' experience in Construction projects
Bachelor's Degree, required
15+ years of experience in managing construction projects with emphasis on warehouse/distribution facilities
Experience in planning major projects, including development of project proposals, business cases, project schedules, financial justification etc
PMP training/certification
Understanding of BIM, Energy Management requirements/opportunities, LEED, building management, and system integration systems

Benefits

Excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life)
401K plan
Paid vacation and holidays

Company

DHL Supply Chain

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DHL Supply Chain is a logistics specialist that provides warehousing, transportation, and integrated services components.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Westerville, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.dhl.com/gb-en/home/supply-chain.html

H1B Sponsorship

DHL Supply Chain has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (64)
2024 (37)
2023 (41)
2022 (27)
2021 (20)
2020 (23)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2005-12-14Acquired

Leadership Team

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Hendrik Venter
Chief Executive Officer
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Orkun Saruhanoglu
CEO Middle East & Africa
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