Director of Real Estate and Facilities

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role blends strategic site selection, hands-on lease negotiation, project oversight, and vendor management to ensure CEI's physical footprint supports business growth and operational efficiency.

About the Role

The Director of Real Estate leads Cupertino Electric's real estate strategy and execution, overseeing the identification, acquisition, and build-out of new office locations, as well as management of vendor relationships across the company's real estate portfolio.

• Site Selection & New Office Openings
  • Lead market research and site selection analysis for new office locations, aligning real estate decisions with business growth plans and workforce needs
  • Evaluate potential locations based on cost, accessibility, market conditions, and strategic fit
  • Develop business cases and financial models to support location decisions
  • Coordinate with parent company on shared work spaces and/or offices
• Lease Negotiation & Management
  • Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and terminations to secure favorable economic and operational outcomes
  • Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, and legal counsel throughout the lease lifecycle
  • Maintain a portfolio-wide view of lease expirations, obligations, and renewal options
• Tenant Improvement (TI) Build-Out Management
  • Oversee TI design and construction from planning through occupancy, partnering with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders (Operations, IT, Facilities, HR)
  • Manage project budgets, timelines, and vendor performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
  • Ensure new spaces meet company standards for functionality, security requirements, brand, and employee experience
• National Vendor & Account Management
  • Own vendor relationships for real estate–related services (e.g., brokerage, facilities management, furniture, maintenance) across the national portfolio
  • Negotiate and manage master service agreements to drive consistency, cost savings, and service quality
  • Establish KPIs and hold vendors accountable to performance standards
  • Potential oversight of local facility managers
• Strategic & Financial Oversight
  • Partner with Finance to develop and manage the real estate capital and operating budgets
  • Identify opportunities to optimize the portfolio (consolidation, cost reduction, space utilization)

Requirements

• Proven track record managing multi-site, national vendor programs
• Strong negotiation, financial modeling, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographies
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, with direct experience in site selection, lease negotiation, and construction/TI project management

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000. This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience.

Schedule

Location: San Jose, CA | Urbandale, IA | Texas | Indiana | With 50% Travel

Benefits

We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.