Real Estate Manager

SONY is one of the most recognized and respected brand names in the world. Sony is a leading manufacturer of premier, state-of-the-art audio, video, communications and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. Its creative music, motion picture, television, computer entertainment, and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies for the broadband era.

SUMMARY


This position entails planning, managing, performing and directing activities related to the development, acquisition, disposition, and leasing of properties for various corporate operations on a national, and to a limited extent, international level, including all SCA subsidiaries, although with particular focus on Sony Pictures Entertainment projects, and affiliated companies. The Manager will be responsible for all facets of various real estate transactions including lease negotiation and administration of office, industrial and media related properties. Additionally, he or she will identify and implement real estate solutions which adapt to and support the business strategy at an optimum cost. Support of ongoing department or portfolio-wide projects and processes will also be required.RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform pre-lease/pre-construction due diligence and market analysis
Investigate, evaluate and present alternative sites to senior management for office, industrial and media locations
Prepare and negotiate letters of intent, leases, warranties, work letters, design and construction contracts, RFP’s, build-to-suit agreements and purchase and sale agreements
Estimate project build-out requirements, schedules and costs utilizing corporate standards where appropriate and working with internal or external planners
Identify service providers for a particular project (i.e. marketing, brokerage, design, etc.) and evaluate consultant proposals. Negotiate and administer consultant contracts to ensure quality performance
Prepare project schedules, budgets, financial analyses and real estate documents for review by senior management
Obtain all necessary project approvals from senior management working with user groups and Sony Real Estate administrative staff. Upon approval, manage resources (both internal and external) to bring projects to satisfactory completion to meet business needs and to insure adherence to legal documents, schedule, specifications and budget
Identify and implement opportunities to consolidate, co-locate, utilize vacant or underutilized space and to take advantage of market trends which benefit the corporations (with a focus on reduction in overall occupancy costs)
Periodically review existing lease agreements and prepare strategy for future renewals, relocations, expansions or other business requirements
Perform and/or oversee lease administration duties such as preparation of estoppel certificates, operating expense, rent escalation review, landlord compliance, construction warranty and so on
Using problem solving, analytical and computer skills prepare long-range projections, studies and analysis of costs associated with proposed real estate activities
15 - 30% travel domestically. Some international travel required
Perform other related duties as assigned by management such as monthly reports, project completion and cost savings reports
Develop and utilize building specifications


QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree and/or advanced degree in related discipline (business, real estate, architecture, engineering or law)
4 - 8 years corporate or commercial real estate (or related experience)
Proficient with financial analysis preparation and interpretation
Design, engineering or construction background combined with project management experience desirable
Strong written and oral communication and computer skills (analytical and report writing) necessary
Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously


SONY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, obligation to serve in the armed forces of the United States, citizenship, disabled veteran status, Vietnam era status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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