Senior Real Estate Project Manager (Hammersmith, West London)

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France.

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As we scale globally, our team is seeking a strong hybrid Senior Real Estate Project Manager to guide capital buildouts and renovations of our expanding portfolio in, and will serve as an internal expert on construction project management, workplace and real estate portfolio expansion for the EMEA region. You’ll be the project lead on ongoing real estate buildouts with an eye towards design standards, budgeting and a systematic approach focused on operational and brand consistency. 

You’ll report directly to the Senior Director, Real Estate and will work hybrid at either our Hammersmith, West London or Frankfurt am Main in Germany office location. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process. 

You must be able to travel 50% of the time and as needed at critical project milestones. 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate strategy that supports Collectors long-term business goals and objectives across EMEA

• Establish priorities and strategies for site planning, design, and construction

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning real estate strategies with business needs

• Develop budgets for locations under consideration and manage budgets of ongoing projects with a focus on efficiencies and savings

• Partner with the Real Estate team and other key stakeholders to identify and implement a portfolio management system that meets the need of the business as it continues to grow

• Guide the site selection process for locations across EMEA, touring potential facilities, and developing budgets and timelines

• Partner with key governmental authorities in potential markets to identify market opportunities and incentives

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, consultants, brokers, landlords and regulatory agencies

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with construction projects especially as it relates to potential permitting obstacles and construction delays

Who You Are:

• Minimum 10 years as a Real Estate or Workplace leader (or equivalent)

• Proven experience partnering with and driving influence across executive stakeholders, including having excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, organizational and influencing skills

• Comfortable stretching up and down the ladder (working with stakeholders at every level). Player or coach model - Not afraid to get into the weeds and roll up their sleeves as needed

• Proven experience independently managing large office + light industrial construction projects (50k+ SF, $10M+) and executing large scale team moves

• Extensive lease negotiation and construction project management experience 

• Proven experience with managing and reporting on large scale budgets, including intensive value engineering exercises

• Proven ability to translate business objectives into measurable goals and deliver on them

• Willing to travel 50% of the time and as needed at critical project milestones

Pay Transparency Statement:

The gross annual salary range for this position is £92,128.33 to £124,644.21 Placement within the range is based on objective, gender-neutral factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibility. This role may also be eligible for bonuses or other variable compensation.

Diversity Statement:

Collectors Universe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation (m/w/d).

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