Workplace Design and Build Manager

When something needs to be built, who do people look to?

Are you passionate about anything workplace related and have experience in realising office build-out projects? Then we are looking for you. You’ll be coordinating and planning the most beautiful interior renovations, handling office moves big and small, dealing with supplier procurement and local budget control.

Headline project work is sourcing, designing, and delivering new office setups. You’ll work on finding and procuring a local fit-out firm to implement the required design, have frequent contact with externals such as the landlord, asset management and preferred DEPT® suppliers, internally you’ll guide and work with input from local office management, IT support and stakeholders related to the offices.

The execution of this overarching planning is also your responsibility. Our offices are continually evolving; so, at the drop of a hat you might need to implement new employee requests, source new hardware or find that emergency plumber in Zagreb at midnight on a Sunday. We strive to meet our deadlines, aim to please and enable our Depsters the best working environment possible. This is also directly one of the most rewarding parts of this role; with your efforts, you offer your colleagues an amazing place to collaborate and play in style, therefore indirectly making sure that they can thrive!

With 45+ offices worldwide across three continents, there’ll always be something to do. You’d be working within our infrastructure team and reporting directly to the Global Head of Workplace Design & Experience.

Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in getting offices up and running and improving our existing offices from a functional and aesthetical perspective;
• Work on multiple projects at the same time; no day will be the same in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment where you will be continuously challenged;
• Engage with external teams and internal stakeholders all across the globe, learn rapidly and grow personally within the DEPT® Infrastructure team.

Global Infrastructure at DEPT®:

• A group of enthusiastic colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• One team, one task: together we build the DEPT® brand and culture worldwide;
• If you grow, we grow: that’s why we’ll cheer you on and support you with a development plan and personal coaching;
• A combination of long-term projects and spontaneous events that need our attention. No reason to get bored over here;
• We’re insiders that know about every branch within DEPT®. News, clients, awards, events: #youhearditherefirst;
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of a local studio.

We strongly support diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for everyone at DEPT®. Ultimately, we are looking for a unique individual who wants to strengthen our work and community.

You:

• Have around 3-5 years of experience in a relevant project management or related environment;
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, ever-changing and cross-functional environment on a global scale;
• Are a self-starter with the ability to work under minimal guidance and direction;
• Have fluent English proficiency and have great communication skills (verbally and written);
• Pay attention to detail, are able to cope with tight deadlines, are ambitious, results-oriented and know how to plan and organise;
• Can negotiate hard ball and at the same time manage contractors and suppliers as if they are your best friends;
• Are understanding of the DEPT® vision to be translated into innovative workplace initiatives;
• Are willing and able to travel extensively at short notice to support on site activities.