Director, Global Head of Design & Construction

BlackRock, Inc.•New York, NY

49d•$162,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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.)

Responsibilities

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

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.

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