Corporate Real Estate Planning Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY:

This position is Hybrid 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). Based on project requirements, on-site presence may be required for up to 5 days/ week, including after-hours support.

The Corporate Real Estate Planning Analyst will be responsible for delivering across the role in areas such as lease administration, transactional support, project coordination supporting Real Estate projects through collaborating with support teams and vendors, project budget creation and tracking, annual department budget preparation support as required, and monthly budget tracking. This role may have 1 direct report.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project coordination and support across the RE portfolio, including budget creation, tracking and reporting
• Monitor expenses and project budgets to ensure invoices are being properly paid and coded
• Work with all REFM functions (e.g. facilities Management, Transaction Management, RE Planning & Construction) in the design, execution and delivery of key projects and initiatives pertaining to lease administration
• Create and track REFM RFPs and POs as required
• REFM vendor setup as required
• Prepare and/or edit lease abstracts
• Review and/or approve rent payments
• Arrange rent payments and rent receipts with accounting and outsourced payment support.
• Recover and reconcile tenant improvement allowances
• Coordinate execution of real estate related documents
• Review and approve rent steps, percentage rent and escalation billings from Landlords
• Help manage the Real Estate and Planning team SharePoint site
• Maintain the Lease Administration database and ensure the accuracy and integrity of its information
• Maintain and analyze lease and payment details in Harbor Flex, SAP, and other Real Estate team administrative tools
• Provide technology training to colleagues as needed
• Track & report on lease renewals, closures, and relocations
• Conduct Operating Expense audits and negotiate audit findings with property managers or landlords to ensure sufficient credits and appropriate charges are made.
• Assist in the identification, touring, selection, and acquisition of leased properties.
• Assist in the coordination of property closures
• Insurance certificate requests
• Document circulation and filing
• Security deposit recovery
• Tenant application completions
• Market analysis, property comp., and approval forms preparation and tracking.
• Provide support to Corporate Real Estate Analyst, finance and accounting as required
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Mentoring Jr level team members

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 60 % Open office environment

• 40 % Remote work. Requires flexibility to support construction projects as required. Hard hats, safety vests, goggles and safety shoes required at construction sites

• Some travel may be required to support project work to include up to 1-2 trips per quarter

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent industry experience
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, Space Planning, Project Management and/or Facilities Operations Management with budgetary responsibilities is preferred.
• Proven ability to create and track RFPs and POs for REFM functions
• Proven ability to set up REFM vendors
• SAP knowledge and proficiency to support REFM requirements
• Familiarity and knowledge of the corporate environment, corporate real estate, and facilities management fundamentals is a plus.
• Proficiency in Lease Administration and space planning tools
• Must have advanced expertise with the Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be highly organized, precise, and detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume, detail-oriented environment.
• Credentials may include Qualified Professional of Corporate Real Estate (QPCR) certifications
• Ability to handle and resolve typical day-to-day issues independently
• Strong Lease administration and abstraction skills
• Previous experience managing or supervising
• Current driver's license.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Flexible, with the ability to adapt and change focus quickly.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to take direction from others and be coachable.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, corporate environment
• Abilitiy to collaborate in a diverse multi-functional team environment
• Ability to creatively analyze and solve problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sedentary / Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sitting, walking and standing are required.
• Occasionally requires construction site and/ or warehouse visits where temperature and noise levels vary.
• Occasionally requires airplane travel.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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