Director of Real Estate & Facilities
- Develop and implement a real estate strategy aligned with corporate goals, growth plans, and financial targets.
- Lead portfolio planning, including site selection, market analysis, expansion/contraction modeling, and long-range forecasting.
- Advise senior leadership on real estate investments, divestitures, lease decisions, and market trends.
- Oversee lease negotiations for regional offices.
- Manage all real estate transactions, including diligence, financial analysis, risk assessment, and contract execution.
- Optimize occupancy costs through structured lease management, renegotiations, and consolidation opportunities.
- Administer the company’s lease obligations in both landlord and tenant roles, ensuring compliance and effective lease administration
- Coordinate new build, renovation, and capital improvement projects with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and external partners to ensure project success.
- Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and sustainability requirements.
- Partner with Facilities Management to ensure all sites operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with local regulations.
- Establish standards for site performance, maintenance, and space utilization.
- Support workplace design and planning initiatives to enhance employee experience and operational productivity.
- Develop and manage real estate budget; oversee forecasting, capital planning, and cost controls.
- Conduct financial modeling for potential investments, relocations, and development projects.
- Ensure all real estate activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, Systems, and Sustainability teams to align real estate decisions with organizational priorities.
- Manage relationships with brokers, developers, landlords, consultants, and government agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Architecture, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible real estate experience, including multi-site management.
- Proven track record in portfolio strategy, leasing, development, and complex real estate negotiations.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical ability.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Financial modeling and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
- Deep understanding of construction processes, zoning, and compliance.
- Visionary leader with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strong integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence.
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