VP, Real Estate Project Delivery & Workplace Solutions

Chubb•Chicago, IL

1d•$158,550 - $229,950

About The Position

The Vice President, Real Estate Project Delivery & Workplace Solutions is a senior executive responsible for leading real estate project delivery, portfolio governance, workplace solutions, and corporate real estate initiatives. This role provides strategic oversight of complex capital programs, workplace transformation projects, and Project Management Office (PMO) functions to ensure consistent execution, operational excellence, and alignment with organizational priorities. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate, the Vice President establishes project governance, portfolio management standards, resource planning, and delivery methodologies while driving workplace solutions that enhance operational performance, employee experience, and long-term business value. The position serves as the executive owner for delivering strategic initiatives from concept through completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with enterprise objectives. The role collaborates closely with Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and business leaders to align workplace investments with organizational strategy.

Requirements

Senior executive responsible for leading real estate project delivery, portfolio governance, workplace solutions, and corporate real estate initiatives.
Provides strategic oversight of complex capital programs, workplace transformation projects, and Project Management Office (PMO) functions.
Establishes project governance, portfolio management standards, resource planning, and delivery methodologies.
Drives workplace solutions that enhance operational performance, employee experience, and long-term business value.
Serves as the executive owner for delivering strategic initiatives from concept through completion.
Ensures projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with enterprise objectives.
Collaborates closely with Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and business leaders.
Accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Leads executive steering committees and governance reviews.
Establishes project performance metrics and reporting.
Leads the Real Estate Project Management Office (PMO).
Develops project management methodologies, templates, reporting tools, and governance checkpoints.
Oversees portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, capital planning, and project forecasting.
Provides accurate portfolio reporting, financial visibility, delivery metrics, and risk assessments.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives.
Leads workplace solutions that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
Partners with Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Strategy leaders.
Oversees workplace modernization initiatives, office consolidations, occupancy planning, and portfolio optimization.
Evaluates workplace strategies.
Ensures workplace investments align with organizational priorities, financial objectives, and future business needs.
Partners with Information Technology and business leaders to support workplace technology initiatives.
Promotes the effective use of workplace analytics, occupancy insights, and digital workplace tools.
Provides business leadership during the implementation and adoption of workplace technology solutions.
Directs capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for real estate project portfolios.
Ensures responsible stewardship of capital investments through effective cost management and financial governance.
Oversees consultant selection, contract negotiations, procurement activities, and vendor performance.
Identifies enterprise risks and implements mitigation strategies.
Leads, mentors, and develops high-performing project management professionals and organizational leaders.
Fosters collaboration across business functions.
Builds strong relationships with executive stakeholders.
Promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develops organizational capabilities through succession planning, coaching, and talent development.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for capital projects, workplace transformation initiatives, headquarters relocations, and corporate real estate programs.
Direct the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
Maintain accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Lead executive steering committees and governance reviews to ensure alignment with corporate priorities.
Establish project performance metrics and reporting that support informed executive decision-making.
Ensure delivery practices promote consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Lead the Real Estate Project Management Office (PMO), establishing governance frameworks, delivery standards, and portfolio management processes.
Develop project management methodologies, templates, reporting tools, and governance checkpoints.
Oversee portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, capital planning, and project forecasting.
Provide executive leadership with accurate portfolio reporting, financial visibility, delivery metrics, and risk assessments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organizational execution and operational effectiveness.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and standardized project delivery.
Lead workplace solutions that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
Partner with Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Strategy leaders to develop innovative workplace environments aligned with business objectives.
Oversee workplace modernization initiatives, office consolidations, occupancy planning, and portfolio optimization.
Evaluate workplace strategies that improve space utilization, operational performance, and long-term real estate value.
Ensure workplace investments align with organizational priorities, financial objectives, and future business needs.
Partner with Information Technology and business leaders to support workplace technology initiatives that improve workplace operations and user experience.
Promote the effective use of workplace analytics, occupancy insights, and digital workplace tools to support portfolio planning and operational decision-making.
Provide business leadership during the implementation and adoption of workplace technology solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise project delivery objectives.
Direct capital planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for real estate project portfolios.
Ensure responsible stewardship of capital investments through effective cost management and financial governance.
Oversee consultant selection, contract negotiations, procurement activities, and vendor performance.
Identify enterprise risks and implement mitigation strategies that support successful project delivery.
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing project management professionals and organizational leaders.
Foster collaboration across business functions while building strong relationships with executive stakeholders.
Promote innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Develop organizational capabilities through succession planning, coaching, and talent development.