Manager, Real Estate & Facilities

About the role

We are looking for a Manager, Real Estate & Facilities to join our Facilities team in Ann Arbor. This is a unique opportunity to oversee and drive the performance of a large, complex facility while elevating its operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of facilities professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Oversee end-to-end facility operations, including maintenance, safety, and compliance
• Develop and execute facility optimization strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and ongoing operational costs
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendor relationships
• Establish bidding processes and procurement strategies for facility services
• Develop and maintain environmental health and safety programs (including emergency planning and business continuity)
• Manage real estate operations and act as the primary contact for sub-tenants
• Set team goals, track performance metrics, and provide coaching and development
• Support staffing decisions and team growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities operations and management
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing direct reports

Qualifications

• Experience managing end to end real estate portfolio process
• Ability to oversee contractors, subcontractors, and engineering partners
• Experience managing procurement processes for external vendors
• Experience managing facility operations, maintenance, and vendor relationships
• Ability to review and manage budgets, forecasts, and operational costs
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Skills

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable rolling up sleeves, building structure where needed, and driving continuous improvement

Benefits

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Ann Arbor, working Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, with flexibility as needed. This role requires availability for early mornings, late evenings, and on-call support, depending on operational needs.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.