- Company: American Express
- Location: New York, New York
- Salary: Pay not listed
American Express at a glance
americanexpress.com.tr- Founded 1850
- Employees 62800
- Ticker AXP
- Revenue $41.30B
- Net income $10.83B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
American Express (Amex) is a U.S. bank holding company and global payments firm known for charge and credit cards. Founded in 1850, it employs about 62,800 people and trades as AXP. HQ is at 200 Vesey Street in Battery Park City; the firm has said it will develop and solely occupy the new 2 World Trade Center tower nearby.
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Vice President, Property Development – HQ Workplace & Amenities Design & Construction
American Express
New York, New York
The Opportunity
At American Express (Amex), we are seeking a Vice President to lead the Property Development team within Global Real Estate and Workplace Experience (GREWE). This role is pivotal in shaping the design and construction of our headquarters’ workplace and amenities. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of planning, execution, and operations for Amex real estate, supporting over 75,000 colleagues and contractors across eight million square feet in 59 countries.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement strategies for workplace design and construction that align with our global goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of workplace amenities, technology, and sustainability practices.
- Manage the design and construction process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
- Oversee the execution of projects that enhance employee experience and productivity in our headquarters environment.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience in property development, design, or construction management with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, including hands-on project management and strategic planning.
- Strong understanding of workplace design trends and the ability to translate them into practical solutions for our global workforce.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Working at American Express
American Express offers a dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence are core values. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our team, you will be part of a global community committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our colleagues and customers.
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Role is listed for Church Street in Lower Manhattan (Tribeca / Financial District area). The posting is on-site (not remote). Nearby context includes Battery Park City and the World Trade Center complex, where Amex has public news coverage on new HQ tower construction.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in New York: 4.6% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in New York: 7.9% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in New York: $17.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in New York: $94,702 — via FRED
Home prices in New York (year over year): +6.1% — via FRED
Median household income in New York County: $104,553 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in New York County: 31 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in New York County: Public Transit (44%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in New York County: 92% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 15 parks within 1.5km — closest is DeLury Square. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall (station, 90m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: City Hall Subway Station (IRT), listed 2004 (119m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 64°F / low 42°F year-round (summers around 84°F, winters around 24°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $2,655/mo · $2,910/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 39m (128 ft)
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DATA provides no occupation or certification list. Relevant experience typically includes large-scale commercial workplace development, design-and-construction delivery, vendor/partner management, and executive stakeholder communication—without prescribed cert paths or costs here.
Be ready to discuss HQ workplace/amenity portfolios, design-to-occupancy delivery, risk on live corporate campuses, and how you prioritize employee experience versus cost and schedule. Reference public Amex HQ/WTC plans only at a high level unless you have first-hand detail.
Strong fit if you have VP-level property development or corporate real-estate construction leadership for headquarters-scale workplace and amenities, comfortable on-site in Lower Manhattan with a global financial-services owner-occupier.
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- Role Vice President, Property Development – HQ Workplace & Amenities Design & Construction
- Employer American Express
- Location New York, New York
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 25, 2026
- Apply by August 26, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (305 words)
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