Rafał Balewski

Experience

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  QualiSort

  Mar 2005 - Oct 2007

  Quality Controller

  quality control of automotive parts for VW car production line. Supervision the work of the team, preparing daily reports of the team's work.

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  TNT

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2013

  Control costs associated with real estate rented by TNT, organizing tenders for renovation company - receiving renovations, searching properties for rent- contact with the landlord (price negotiations, preparation of lease agreements, subsequent contact with the landlord in matters related to the leased property), checking formal documentation of real estate, supervision of waste management, optimizing the cost of rented property, searching for new solutions to lower costs of rented properties. Contact with lessors in matters considering rented space. Show less

  • Property Clerk

    Mar 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Property Administrator

    Nov 2007 - Feb 2011
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  Siódemka SA

  May 2013 - Feb 2014

  Property Management Specialist

  management of properties rented by the company, the acquisition of new property for rent (search for potential properties on the Polish market, contact with the owners, intermediary agency - contract negotiations.). Agreed with the owner of the property the scope and terms of adaptation of rented space, interior design, preparation of lease agreement, checking the formal and legal documentation of the property. Control conditions set in the lease-in accordance with the adopted budget. The administration of other contracts for rented property. Ordering and monitoring repairs and inspections of technical condition in the properties. Show less

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  PwC Polska

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Team Leader: coordination of Real Estate team.Project management: modernization and adaptation of office space, IBC- 11k m2 of office space in the center of Warsaw. Acquisition of new real estate for lease.Property management: Management of properties rented by the company, overseeing the legal and formal documentation of the property, budgeting cost of real estate, real estate financial analysis, cost control- in accordance with the adopted budget and conditions set in the lease agreements, commissioning and control of the repair works and recovery in real estate, maintaining constant contact with the landlords and other tenants. Show less

  • Senior Property and Administration Specialist

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Property and Administration Specialist

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
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  TNT

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2019

  Key Activities:• Manage real estate feasibility studies for new projects• Manage RFI/RFP processes to market and manage compilation of RFP including requirements for the development, GC• Oversee all aspects of selecting: sites (plots), developer/general contractor, building design, permitting, construction and hand-over. • Research and compile information for business cases that support the capital expenditure requests. • Anticipate critical issues, potential problems, risks and communicate/escalate them if required• Successful project delivery – negotiation with the developers, lease contracts negotiations, manage timelines and budgets, Cooperation with all other departments to deliver final projects (MHS, IT, Security, OPS, H&S) • Establish and strengthen relationships and create and overall alignment with and between stakeholders, internal and external clients• Pulling in additional resources when needed e.g. specialist teams or people for specific issues, opportunities• 3rd party management responsibilities• Technical and formal supervision on controlled projects.• Supervision of RE portfolio in CEE• Managing project teams Show less Responsibilities: Project management:Acquisition and adaptation of new properties according to company standards and current needs. Search for potential properties on the Polish market, contact with the owners - lease agreement negotiation. Creation of budget for projects and it further management. Participation in international projects on various topics regarding real estates and procurement. Property management:Management of properties rented by the company, agreeing with the owner of the property the scope and terms of adaptation of rented space, interior design, checking the formal and legal documentation of the property. Control of Real Estate costs and other conditions set in the lease-in accordance with the adopted budget. The administration of other contracts for rented property. Ordering and monitoring repairs and inspections of technical condition in the properties.Environmental protection: Ownership of the process: environmental protection. Checking and acceptance of environmental reports, controlling waste disposal quantity and registration. Controlling and adjusting company country procedures concerning environmental policy. Response to environmental questions from interior and exterior clients. Show less

  • Global Real Estate Project Manager

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Senior Real Estate Specialist

    Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
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  FedEx Express

  May 2019 - now

  Manager Properties & Real Estate

  Develops, motivates & manages a team of Real Estate Professionals and ensures they have the competency to deliver the evolving business requirements in 15 countries of East & SE Europe.Hiring, terminations, coaching, skill development, recognition and rewards, performance management and staff productivity.Plans and organize the day to day operations of the department. Develops and implements policies and programs as necessary.Manages the department, rent expense, and capital budget. Ensures compliance and addresses variances and other budget concerns.Oversees project schedules, including working collaboratively with multiple cross functional teams such as engineering and legal, to ensure all real estate activities are completed within budget and timely to meet operating deadlines.Oversees and evaluates the business deal for feasibility including cost justification while ensuring the integrity of the bid process.Reviews funding proposals for completeness and accuracy. Ensures that the project will conform to company construction standards and will be completed within authorized budget limits.Oversees modification of leases incorporating provisions meeting company long term objectives including terms that require landlords to substantiate requests for payment of non-rent lease related expense.Maintains relationships with vendors, brokers and developers.Reviews leases and all real estate documents for conformance to funding authorizations.Mediates disputes relating to leases, purchase agreements and construction contracts. Work with Legal Counsel and Facilities.Takes responsibility for Lease Administration and works collaboratively with the Accounting group and provides leverage when needed to secure landlord cooperation on requests for substantiation of costs and accounting detail.Coordinates with the FedEx Tax group to insure projects are leveraged to take advance of available incentive programs.Ensure that projects meet all applicable regulations. Show less