Contracts Manager

Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. We are a leading source of financing for mortgage lenders, providing access to affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times. Our financing makes sustainable homeownership and workforce rental housing a reality for millions of Americans.

Manage a team engaged in planning overall office layout and interior design. Interpret documents and provide value-added expertise. Hire, manage, train, develop, and evaluate staff. Develop, implement, document, and ensure adherence to processes and procedures and overall space planning strategy. Participate in or lead special projects.

* Manage day-to-day activities related to developing and executing high-level strategies for space planning. Support execution of strategic planning and workplace projects. Manage key internal and external relationships. * Provide liaison within business area and/or cross-functionally through workplace planning and forecasting activities. Present insights and learning. Advise management of significant findings. * Develop team members and provide ongoing professional guidance and direction * Coordinate and administer assignments, monitor team progress, and maintain schedules. * Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines. * Identify opportunities to streamline and automate. Improve efficiencies to reduce costs. * Design, modify, install, and/or maintain metrics that drive and measure team performance. * Respond to escalated and sensitive inquiries and other requests for data. * Ensure that reports are filed timely and that databases are maintained. * Collaborate with business partners to develop long-range facilities plans. * Partner with real estate, construction, facilities, administrative services, and security teams to ensure service delivery. * Plan and approve staff-oriented communication and information.

**Education** * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required **Minimum Experience** * 6+ years of related experience **Specialized Knowledge & Skills** * Experience implementing real estate plans with an understanding of the client's strategic real estate goals. * Act as company's agent and effectively negotiate business terms and conditions for commercial real estate products * Strong analytical ability to create and analyze relevant real estate documents(project initiation, market comparable reports, RFPs, proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value) * Knowledge of all state real estate agency requirements to ensures compliance with SOX & corporate policies * Knowledge of property acquisition/disposition to meet client's requirements and timeline * Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles including book and cash flow projections, NPV, and/or IRR * Experience working with brokers and/or Lease Administration tools, Construction and Project Management, Facility Management, and Finance/Accounting teams * Ability to closely monitor and report real estate transaction activity **Employment** As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.