Director of Real Estate

Responsibilities

Provide direction and mentorship to direct reports and extended team members
Build team capabilities in real estate strategy, transactions, and portfolio management
Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans for team members
Develop and execute comprehensive corporate real estate strategies aligned with business growth objectives and operational requirements, implementing the company’s strategic vision through management of real estate transactions
Partner with cross-functional teams to forecast space needs based on business projections and market opportunities
Stay ahead of market trends and industry best practices to identify new opportunities for innovation and efficiency
Conduct portfolio analysis to optimize real estate footprint, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic positioning
Source, evaluate, and secure facilities that align with operational needs, growth plans, and financial goals
Negotiate, structure, and finalize lease agreements, renewals, subleases, acquisitions, dispositions, and terminations
Advise leadership on regional and local real estate availability, trends, risks, and considerations affecting operations
Lead the evaluation, management, and optimization of the company’s owned and leased real estate portfolio
Manage and interpret market analyses to identify opportunities, challenges, and emerging trends relevant to facility planning
Analyze operating center P&L expectations related to renewals, relocations, and facility maintenance; monitor real estate transactions against approved budgets
Develop, model, and evaluate full project cost structures, including capital investments, returns, escalations, and ground leases
Coordinate with external brokers, consultants, and service providers to ensure timely and accurate real estate execution
Communicate the status of active transactions to local, regional, and executive leadership
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely, coordinated site delivery, relocation, and/or termination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management
• Minimum of seven (7) years transactional real estate experience
• Prior experience managing a team; empowering team and delivering results
• Project management experience, including managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Strong track record of successful real estate transactions including site selection, lease negotiations, property administration, and property management
• Familiarity with real estate terminology and experience in document review
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, financial analysis, P&L understanding, and ROI evaluation
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable and effective in dynamic, fast-paced business environments
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational capabilities
• Ability to create presentations and communicate effectively with senior level executives
• Strategic and critical thinking with strong business judgment and decision-making capabilities
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills, including experience in legal contract and document review