Job Description

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok and Helo as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.



Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.

Join us.



About the Team

ByteDance is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Real Estate Project Manager to join our team in EMEA.

As a member of our Real Estate Project Management team, housed within the Corporate Services department, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our office spaces across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. From designing and building TikTok and ByteDance offices to overseeing every aspect of the project lifecycle, your contributions will be essential to our success.



Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including real estate, facilities, design, and construction teams, to develop comprehensive project plans for office space design and construction projects.
• Manage all phases of the real estate project lifecycle, from site selection and due diligence to design development, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Partner with external consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality office spaces that align with ByteDance's brand and culture.
• Coordinate with authorities and regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits and approvals for office construction and renovation projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to meet established project goals and objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes, tools, and best practices across the organisation.


Minimum Qualifications:

• A proven track record of real estate project management (5 years would be preferred), with a focus on commercial office space design and construction projects in the EMEA region.
• Strong understanding of real estate development processes, including site selection, due diligence, leasing negotiations, design development, construction management, and project financing.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop detailed project plans, manage project budgets and schedules, and lead cross-functional project teams to successful project completion.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external partners at all levels of the organisation.


Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools and technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions to complex real estate challenges.


ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.