Whole Life Cost Manager – Real Estate & Development
San Jose, California, United States
Corporate Functions
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Description
The Whole Life Cost Manager on the Real Estate & Development Team (RE&D) serves a pivotal role in identifying the lifecycle cost system for Apple’s diverse portfolio of retail stores and corporate spaces. The role is responsible for evaluating and analyzing the total life cycle cost of new and improved assets, ensuring that financial considerations are integrated into every stage of project development and implementation. The role will guide option appraisals and establish a system for detailed total cost analyses, driving efficiency and strategic alignment with Apple’s broader organizational goals.
- Lifecycle Costing Expertise: Experience assessing total cost of ownership, including capital expenditure, operational costs, maintenance, and disposal.
- Project Management Experience: Proven track record in planning, executing, and overseeing projects from inception to completion, emphasizing cost efficiency.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Management: Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including finance teams, design teams, procurement teams, development teams, facilities management, and contractors.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of retail asset and corporate asset management, including construction, operation, and maintenance of retail and corporate workplace properties.
- Sustainability Awareness: Knowledge of sustainability practices and their impact on lifecycle costs, such as energy efficiency and environmental regulations.
- Data Analysis: Strong skills in interpreting and analyzing complex data sets related to cost and asset performance.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to retail property development, management, and corporate real estate development.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in financial and cost management, with a focus on lifecycle costing and project management.
- Cost Management Skills and Data Analysis: Proficiency in cost estimation, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning. Strong skills in interpreting and analyzing complex data sets related to cost and asset performance.
- Lifecycle Costing Expertise: Experience assessing total cost of ownership, including capital expenditure, operational costs, maintenance, and disposal.
- Project Management Experience: Consistent track record in planning, driving, and overseeing projects from inception to completion, emphasizing cost efficiency.
- Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Partner Management: Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external partners, including finance teams, design teams, procurement teams, development teams, facilities management, and contractors.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of retail asset and corporate asset management, including construction, operation, and maintenance of retail and corporate workplace properties.
- Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability practices and their impact on lifecycle costs, such as energy efficiency and environmental regulations.
- Reporting: Ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Critical Thinking: Capability to align whole life cost strategies with broader organizational goals and implement innovative cost-reduction approaches.
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Project Management Certifications: PMP or other advanced project management certifications.
- Experience with Integrated Systems: Deep understanding of coordinated systems used in retail and corporate environments, including architectural systems, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and technology infrastructure.
- Global Sourcing Experience: Experience in global supply chain management and understanding international procurement practices.
- Platform Proficiency on Data-Driven Systems: Extensive experience with advanced data-driven platforms and tools, such as SAP, Oracle, or Power BI, to analyze and lead lifecycle cost data. Validated ability to leverage these systems for detailed financial modeling, cost forecasting, and performance analytics. Demonstrated success in using data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and optimize cost management practices.
- Sustainability: Understanding of sustainable practices in construction and procurement, including experience with whole life carbon programs. Demonstrated ability to integrate environmental considerations in lifecycle costing; energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and compliance with environmental regulations. Validated experience in developing and implementing strategies to minimize the environmental impact of projects while balancing cost and performance objectives.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, related to retail property development, management, and corporate real estate development.
- Leadership: Experience in leading and developing teams, with strong decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
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