Senior Director, Global Design, Construction & Workplace Sustainability

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $249,800 - $374,800 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
Hybrid
15+ years global real estate experience
$100m+ global capital budget management
Leed ap and well ap credentials required
This role serves as the visionary operational lead for Workday's physical footprint, overseeing the entire lifecycle of global capital projects from groundbreaking to completion

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the visionary operational lead for Workday's physical footprint, overseeing the entire lifecycle of global capital projects from groundbreaking to completion.
  • The successful candidate will drive cost-efficiency and value engineering while ensuring all new builds and retrofits meet or exceed corporate ESG goals including LEED and WELL certifications.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of each quarter spent in-office or in the field, combined with competitive compensation including base salary, bonus plans, and stock grants.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the visionary operational lead for Workday's physical footprint, overseeing the entire lifecycle of global capital projects from groundbreaking to completion.

Salary

Base: $249,800 - $374,800 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package described as linked

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years global real estate experience
  • $100M+ global capital budget management
  • LEED AP and WELL AP credentials required
  • End-to-end capital construction project leadership
  • Global vendor and contract negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Asia Pacific Japan and EMEA regions
  • Strategic alignment with hybrid work models
  • Biophilic design and wellness infrastructure expertise
  • Cross-functional C-suite stakeholder influence
  • AI integration in smart building technologies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (Master's/MBA preferred)
  • Must hold LEED AP and WELL AP credentials
  • 15+ years experience with 10+ years in senior leadership
  • Proven track record managing $100M+ global capital budgets
  • Experience navigating international construction laws and labor markets

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