Real Estate Specialist

DNV USA INC. is seeking a Real Estate Specialist, to join its best-in-class Real Estate team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for managing the real estate portfolio and property management of 60+ facilities in 6 countries through a life cycle perspective. From acquisition of new real estate through the ongoing management of the property to its eventual disposal. Expert will be responsible for a portfolio that enables better employee productivity, create flexible work environments, reduce real estate costs, and takes due consideration to sustainability

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for End-to-End Management of DNV North America's Corporate Real Estate Portfolio.
• Serves as main point of contact between DNV and broker during lease negotiations and Landlord or Property Management team throughout term of the lease.
• Works with DNV legal to negotiate favorable multi-year lease terms for DNV.
• Ensure all leases adhere to the DNV Global and Regional Real Estate polices and guidelines.
• Leads business areas and local team in evaluating all prospective locations and guides them when evaluating locations for operational and financial impact.
• Responsible for the completion of the real estate lease evaluations, compliance, and cost effectiveness of all projects.
• Presents and collaborates with Global Real Estate when evaluating all prospective locations.
• Develops strong senior management relationships by actively engaging with the business area requirements and regularly providing accurate and timely completions of all leases.
• Regular rent and space analysis of portfolio for its performance.
• Proactively review and present savings opportunities for improved portfolio optimization.
• Assess real estate market conditions, trends, and indicators to optimize asset goals.
• Provides support for facility operational needs.