Director Real Estate Management

About the role

CIBC US provides tailored commercial banking, commercial real estate banking, private wealth management, personal and small business financial solutions, and cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. As Director, Real Estate Management, you'll lead the strategy, planning, delivery, and ongoing management of CIBC's corporate real estate portfolio across the United States. You'll oversee real estate transactions, workplace planning, design, construction, facilities operations, lease administration, and vendor partnerships to ensure our spaces support business needs today and into the future. In this senior leadership role, you'll work closely with business leaders and enterprise partners to align real estate decisions with growth plans, regulatory requirements, and financial objectives. You'll also lead a team and third-party partners, ensuring projects and operations are delivered efficiently, thoughtfully, and with a strong focus on client and team member experience.

Responsibilities

• Real estate strategy and portfolio management: Lead the US corporate real estate strategy by assessing business needs, market trends, workplace standards, and growth plans. Oversee site selection, acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, lease restructuring, and portfolio optimization.
• Workplace planning and project delivery: Direct workplace design, space planning, architecture, furniture, and interior fit-out initiatives. Lead the end-to-end delivery of real estate projects, including planning, design development, construction documentation, contractor sourcing, negotiations, and project execution.
• Operations and facilities leadership: Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance across the portfolio, including building systems, landlord relationships, housekeeping, landscaping, mailroom services, office support, and occupant services. Ensure sites are safe, effective, and aligned with business and client needs.
• Financial and vendor management: Manage short- and long-term budgeting, financial reporting, lease administration, vendor payments, and real estate-related approvals. Build strong partnerships with brokers, architects, engineers, contractors, and service providers to deliver quality outcomes and strong value.
• Cross-functional partnership and governance: Collaborate with leaders across lines of business, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Technology, Security, Human Resources, and enterprise real estate teams to support projects, business continuity, and regulatory alignment. Present recommendations and secure approvals for key real estate initiatives.
• People leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team while creating an environment of accountability, collaboration, and strong risk management. Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to employees and third-party partners to support successful delivery across the function.

Requirements

• Experience developing and implementing strategic team goals.
• Experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
• Experience in corporate real estate strategy, lease administration, facilities management, workplace planning, design and construction delivery, budgeting, and vendor management.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace strategy, or a related field, with strong knowledge of leases, contracts, construction documents, building operations, and financial analysis.
• Current accreditation and good standing in a relevant designation such as Certified Facility Manager (IFMA), Real Property Administrator (BOMA), or Master of Corporate Real Estate (CoreNet).

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Budget Processes
• Client Service
• Contract Performance Management
• Corporate Real Estate
• Innovation Strategies
• Leadership
• People Management
• Procurement Services
• Strategic Objectives
• Vendor Contract Negotiations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• 401(k)

Pay

Expected salary range: $180,000 – $212,000 for the market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which may also include a discretionary bonus component.

Schedule

Full-time; 40 weekly hours; on-site at 300 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017.