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Branch Real Estate Construction Specialist II, EWS

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Edward Jones

Branch Real Estate Construction Specialist II, EWS

St. Louis, MO

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you.

Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus: serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Job Overview

Position Schedule: Full-Time

Branch Real Estate ("BRE") Construction Program Manager with oversight of all aspects of the Construction Management working with cross functional team leadership, internal and external consultants, to define goals and processes with the tools to measure and achieve success, align project planning, financial entitlement, and effective capital decision making, while reviewing policy to deliver a consistent world class experience for our associates. This role will provide subject matter expertise and guidance and ensure targets are met to support construction of branches through all areas of development including business processes, vendor management strategies, and collaboration in delivery strategy, resulting in effective client relationship management, efficiency in cost management and project delivery. This role will focus on geographical region or on defined initiatives to deliver a superior experience for our associates.

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What you will do:

  • Developing, communicating, and driving the vision, strategy, performance, and results of all aspects of Branch Construction, as we undergo a growth transformation to our department.
  • Working with leaders in BRE to help set division-wide and department goals, as well as overseeing and collaborating on major projects both within the department and across the firm.
  • Prepare, summarize, and present reports and analyses.
  • Identify trends and present recommendations to senior leadership within BRE and/or across the firm in order to influence decision making.
  • Ability to research technical topics to determine, recommend, and implement the appropriate action to be taken.
  • Proactively work to impact current and future business results and decisions.
  • Ensure appropriate internal controls are implemented, documented, and followed.
  • Build, maintain, and leverage relationships to gather critical information and influence key decisions.
  • Support BRE Leaders as they establish strategic partnerships with key leaders in the field in support of their real estate needs. This involves communication and coordination both within and outside the organization. Ensure that Construction Management efforts will allow them to reach their goals.
  • Ability to identify and facilitate the creation of tools and information to communicate accurate decisioning variables, with internal and external resources.
  • Communicate key concepts to senior management clearly, both in written and oral form, in order to effectively influence critical decisions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze, comprehend, and leverage financial and/or operational data.
  • Continually evaluate and improve processes and controls related to the department's, division's, and firm's business cycles.
  • Leverage internal and external relationships to ensure deliverables are in compliance with construction and real estate industry best practices and conform to regulatory requirements while staying current with corporate real estate industry trends.
  • Cultivate a high-performing, high-energy culture to maximize your own and each service provider associate's contribution.
  • Actively participate in cross functional teams responsible for implementing BRE and firm wide business objectives and projects.
  • Provide oversight to vendor performance, benchmarks and participate in evaluation and assessment, making recommendations to leadership.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.

Hiring Minimum: $81750
Hiring Maximum: $139194

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Skills/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields. Advanced degree or certification preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of related work experience is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Individual should have at a minimum 7 years' experience in national retail multi-site construction.
  • This individual is responsible for the management of a broad area and needs to have a depth of knowledge of principles and practices of all major aspects of Corporate Real Estate Construction Management including a strong working knowledge of related areas such as design, transaction management, project management, lease administration, facility management, operations, technology, etc.
  • Ability to assist leader to develop and establish financial policies and procedures. Strong working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting. Proficiency at creating scopes, schedules, budgets, and processes related to corporate real estate construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of corporate real estate and ability to work closely and partner with internal and consultant leaders and associates.
  • Intermediate / advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, or other productivity software suites.
  • Knowledge of other software programs and / or specific skills such as project management may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

What Could Set You Apart

  • Prior Commercial Real Estate experience managing high volume programs across North America.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management certifications

Membership in corporate/commercial real estate industry organization(s) is preferred, but not required. This individual will be expected to stay current in the industry and to bring construction management best practices to the team.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.

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Awards & Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

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About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

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¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): St. Louis, MO, USA
Job ID: Edward_Jones-20484_1617546572
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement