Director of Corporate Real Estate

Director, Corporate Real Estate

The Director, Corporate Real Estate will lead the strategic planning and management of our real estate portfolio across a growing electrical contracting organization. This corporate role ensures our facilities and properties align with business goals—optimizing cost, reducing risk, and supporting an environment where our teams can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year real estate strategy that supports headcount growth, hybrid work models, and market expansion.
• Oversee the global lease portfolio, ensuring critical dates (renewals, terminations, options) are tracked and actioned proactively.
• Analyze occupancy data to identify opportunities for consolidation, subleasing, or expansion to maximize ROI per square foot.
• Partner with Finance to forecast real estate OpEx and CapEx, manage occupancy costs, and perform "lease vs. buy" analyses.
• Lead the process for identifying new office locations, conducting market research, and performing due diligence on potential sites.
• Serve as the lead negotiator for complex lease agreements, amendments, and purchase contracts, working closely with external brokers and internal legal counsel.
• Present business cases to the C-Suite for major real estate transactions, clearly outlining financial impact and strategic benefits.
• Oversee all major capital projects (new builds, relocations, renovations) from concept to closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Select and manage external partners, including architects, general contractors, project management firms, and furniture dealers.
• Establish and enforce global design guidelines to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency across all offices.
• Design workplace strategies that support hybrid teams, focusing on collaboration zones, hoteling/desk-sharing ratios, and technology integration.
• Provide high-level leadership to the Facilities Management function, ensuring that the physical maintenance of assets preserves their value and safety.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of real estate finance, including GAAP/IFRS lease accounting standards (ASC 842), TCO (Total Cost of Occupancy), and depreciation.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex commercial leases and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with Lease Administration software (e.g., CoStar, LeaseCalcs) and Space Planning tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Corporate Real Estate, with significant experience managing a multi-site or global portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Architecture, or Business. (MCR, SLCR, or CCIM designations are highly preferred).

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Pay

The pay range for this role is $193,600.00 - $254,100.00 annually. Candidate's pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.