Overview of Company & RoleAt ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.
ALS Limited is a publicly listed laboratory-based testing services company that provides a diversified line of independent analytical services to a range of customers in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, environmental, food, lubricants, and minerals industries. Its diverse laboratories perform routine and specialty analytical testing for compliance, safety, certification, discovery, and verification purposes. Owing to the best-in-class offering, the company has consistently outperformed the industry and has grown annual revenue to ~$2.4B AUD through acquisitions and organic expansions. The company is focused on initiatives to improve Total Shareholder Return through operational excellence, which includes strengthening Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and related functions.
General ResponsibilitiesWith support of the General Real Estate and Facilities Management Director, you will serve as the primary point of contact within the region for the business to request any new real estate leases, lease renewals, purchases, or sales, and provide advice for all company real estate needs and contract terms and price negotiations, including day-to-day lease management activities, enforcing terms, and dispute resolution.
Implement ALS Real Estate & Facility Management Policies & Procedures in the region, including providing training when necessary.
Evaluate and action real estate project initiation forms sent in by the business requesting support from the real estate and facilities management function.
Utilize the company's lease and facility management software to enhance centralized management, tracking,
reporting and contractual life-cycle management for all facility leases, while also supporting the company's need for sustainability statistics (energy, waste, space, etc.). Expand the company's ability to seamless integrate and execute real estate operations and transactions globally through approved agreements with third-party service partner(s) that will represent the company on transactions as needed.
With support of outside brokers, lead and support sale-and-leaseback transactions for company owned real estate assets as needed that maximizes value, while protecting future cost structure.
Assess and evaluate all facilities in region to ensure we are optimizing existing leased and owned space, minimizing excess space, maximining ROCE, planning for future expansions when necessary.
Conduct regular benchmarks to ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of our Real estate portfolio and for use when guiding others in the organization on transaction pricing.
Represent ALS at real estate property sale, lease, and purchase showings.
Evaluate and implement strategies for property tax reduction for new and existing facilities.
Coordinate with company's Sustainability function to ensure the real estate and facilities function is supporting related initiatives for environmental impact reduction, employee wellbeing, safety and security, and optimizing facility economics.
Work with business leaders, procurement,
and sustainability function to develop a program for managing and reducing facility related costs, including Energy, Utilities, Maintenance, Cleaning, and Waste Removal.
Maintain a relationship with limited architect and design companies within the region to assist with leveraging cost for new builds and improvements. Coordinate with Regional Procurement team to provide contractual support for evaluating, contracting and project management of any new construction or refurbishment project.
Achieve respective Real Estate & Facilities KPIs and achieve cost savings through strategies and efforts.
Follow and promote the company's health, safety and sustainability requirements and culture.
Interface with the Global Real Estate & Facilities Director and other functions for support when needed.
Skills and BehaviorsCore Competencies – Operations & Maintenance, Project Management, Communication, Performance & Quality, Occupancy & Human Factors, Real Estate, Risk Management, and Sustainability.
Fluent verbal and written communication skills in Czech and English; History of delivering cost savings through all phases of facility management.
Advanced Computer Skills, with ability to create evaluations, summaries, and presentations using Project Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
Experience and QualificationsMinimum of 7-10 years of corporate real estate experience in country or regional leadership roles.
BA or BS degree in Business, Real Estate, Operations, or related field is preferred.
FMP or Continuing Education in Facility Management) is preferred.
Strong knowledge of real estate and facility management processes.
EligibilityTo be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of
📌 Real Estate (España)
🏢 ALS
📍 España