Director of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy
Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one.
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy to own the corporate real estate portfolio, facilities operations, and capital construction. You will shape the footprint strategy, deliver build-outs and expansions on time and on budget, and optimize occupancy cost and workplace experience across the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Portfolio Strategy: Own corporate real estate strategy — footprint planning, site selection, and lease-vs.-buy decisions.
- Facilities Management: Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and workplace services across the portfolio.
- Capital Projects: Lead build-outs, expansions, and capital construction projects on time and on budget.
- Cost Optimization: Manage occupancy costs, lease negotiations, and space utilization.
- Workplace Experience: Shape workplace and safety standards that support the workforce.
- Vendor Management: Manage brokers, contractors, and facilities service providers.
Requirements
- 8+ years in corporate real estate / facilities, including portfolio and project leadership.
- Expertise in site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio strategy.
- Track record delivering capital construction projects.
- Strong command of occupancy economics and capital budgeting.
- Experience managing brokers, general contractors, and service providers.
- Ability to lead multi-site facilities teams.
- Bachelor's in real estate, business, engineering, or related field.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with manufacturing / industrial facilities.
- Multi-region portfolio experience.
- LEED or sustainability credentials.
- Experience scaling footprint during rapid expansion.
Pay
The base salary range for this role is $255,000 to $325,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance.
Benefits
- Competitive equity / long-term incentive package.
- Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays.
- Annual learning and development budget.
- 401(k) matching plan.