Americas Large Capital Projects -Assistant Executive Project Manager

We're seeking an individual to join as an Assistant Executive Project Manager.  The Americas Large Capital Projects -Assistant Executive Project Manager role offers a unique opportunity to support the Large Capital Project Executive Management Team in applying strategic & commercial insights to the Americas Portfolio of Projects.

In the Corporate Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients. This is a Director level position within Construction Management, which designs, sources, and oversees all construction projects from start to finish, as well as coordinating office moves and new space readiness.

Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on...

This role is responsible for support of various aspects of the end-to-end process of project delivery in the Americas, including but not limited to:
- Project strategy, feasibility, and planning.
- Leasing inputs (relating to alterations provisions, etc)
- Design input and coordination.
- Macro scale scheduling.
- All construction phases.
- Project close-out and hand off to operational teams.
- Adherence to stage gates & governance processes for the above.

You will work directly with the Americas Large Capital Project Management Team Head, Sub-Regional Heads, and the Executive Project Managers to support key initiatives critical to the long-term success of the organization.

What you'll do in the role:

- Support in the development of strategic & commercial options within the project management function and service delivery within the Americas portfolio.
-Develop creative and innovative project management solutions to maximize service delivery and client needs.
-Work with stakeholder partners to streamline and standardize formal approval processes and presentations.
-Assist in the development of project briefs into full project specifications in conjunction with stakeholder partners as needed.
- Detailed review and creation of P&L analyses for capital only spend projects.
- Creation and implementation of lessons learned and best practice presentations and procedures.
- Assistance in the creation of high level & capital plan budgets and schedules, & monthly maintenance thereof.
- Analysis of floorplans and seat utilization metrics.
- Coordinate gathering & analysis of data to assist in the identification of gaps, risks and issues. And create & implement solutions, mitigation, and contingency plans.
- Creation of & maintenance updates to tools and templates.
- QA/QC review of management team documents.
- High level analysis of real estate RFPs and leases against standard lease requirements.
- Demonstrate an ability to read, understand and apply standard documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.

- Assist in gathering of data and analysis for Global initiatives as required by Global Capital Projects Head.

- Track progress of regional goals & objectives.

- Contribute and adhere to Global reporting requirements including but not limited to required stage gate process documentation & coordination with stakeholders as required.

What you'll bring to the role:

- 4-6 years of experience in Project Management in all aspects of corporate fit-out programs.
- Strong graphic presentation skills and abilities in PowerPoint; Advanced proficiency in Excel & data analysis skills; Proficiency in MS Projects, Acrobat, Visio, & BOXI.
- Strong understanding of real estate P&L and amortization principle (Financial experience and ability to run P&L is a plus).
- Understanding of the Real Estate and Project Management lifecycle and principles.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and to drive change.
- Strong desire to achieve individual, team, and client success.
- Articulate and persuasive written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and sharp attention to detail.
- Ability to quickly form lasting effective working relationships.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work effectively across multiple functions on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Team player with a strong work ethic and highly motivated to learn.
- Manage expectations and an ability to handle high-pressure situations.

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values: putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you will find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

At Morgan Stanley Alpharetta, we support the breadth of the Firm’s global business and functions from Wealth Management and Institutional Securities to Technology and Operations, Finance and Human Resources divisions. With the 2020 acquisition of E-TRADE, which has its largest footprint in Alpharetta, Morgan Stanley super-charged its Wealth Management business to deliver a first-class experience for the digitally inclined investor and trader. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. There’s ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).