Executive Director- Enterprise Real Estate Operations

About the role

The Executive Director, Enterprise Real Estate Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of an enterprise portfolio of clinical, research, logistics, retail, and corporate facilities for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This includes responsibility for facilities operations, capital planning, construction management, regulatory compliance, security infrastructure coordination, vendor management, workplace services, and enterprise resilience initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Capital Management
• Construction & Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Energy & Sustainability Management
• Vendor Procurement & Contract Management
• Security Infrastructure Coordination
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive facilities, real estate operations, or infrastructure leadership experience. Experience managing large, geographically dispersed portfolios in healthcare, laboratory, nonprofit, life sciences, logistics, or similarly regulated environments. Demonstrated experience leading capital projects, infrastructure modernization initiatives, and enterprise facilities operations. Experience managing multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets. Strong knowledge of building systems, regulatory compliance, and critical infrastructure operations.
• Licenses/Certifications: Engineering licenses are preferred.
• Knowledge: Hands on experience with detailed diagrams, plans, and drawings to design the systems required for the project. Experience with setting department work priorities and/or project deadlines. Experience deciphering technical documentation and instructions, cut sheets, diagrams, and floor plans. Experience with Interfaces with other operational managers and leaders on supporting functions such as overseeing regulated waste, asset management, assisting in lab moves, repairs, hookups, upgrades, and space planning. Experience with Interfaces with the landlords on building-related matters and repairs, routing MEP maintenance schedule, coordinating service with landlords/vendors, janitorial service, securing service bids, and arranging contractors as needed with proper approval.
• Skills: Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Abilities: Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous building services. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Ability to develop work order and task reports, author scopes of work, and establish schedule templates. Ability to perform physical work requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination. Ability to lead and develop a large team.

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License.

Benefits

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $240,000 p/yr. to $250,000 p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Pay

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $240,000 p/yr. to $250,000 p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Schedule

Ability to travel 25%

Company Information

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) , which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org . Connect with us on Facebook , X , Instagram , and LinkedIn .