Job Summary:

The Director of Real Estate oversees the company’s real estate portfolio strategy and execution, including acquisitions, leasing, asset management, and disposition. This role ensures that all real estate initiatives align with business objectives, support growth, and optimize operational efficiency and costs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·      Develop and execute a comprehensive real estate strategy aligned with business goals.

·      Identify and evaluate potential real estate opportunities (acquisition, leasing, development).

·      Negotiate leases, purchase agreements, and other real estate contracts.

·      Manage and analyze the existing portfolio, identifying opportunities for consolidation, expansion, or cost reduction.

·      Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and development teams.

·      Oversee construction, renovations, or buildouts when necessary.

·      Ensure regulatory compliance and due diligence on all real estate transactions.

·      Maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, developers, and municipal authorities.

·      Monitor real estate market trends to inform strategic decisions.

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Required Skills/Abilities:

·      Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

·      Strong leadership abilities and experience managing a team.

·      Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

·      Proven leadership and team development skills.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with stakeholders and vendors.

·      Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Education and Experience:

·      Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Finance, or equivalent work experience.

·      5-7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

·      Hold an active Real Estate License

     Physical Requirements:

·      Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·      Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times. 

Core Competencies:

·       Communication- Directors need to be able to communicate well with both employees and upper management to convey information and expectations

·      Conflict resolution- need to be able to resolve conflicts within teams or with stakeholders to maintain a harmonious work environment.

·      Strategic thinking needs to be able to step back from day-to-day operations and consider the organization.

·      Recruitment- By identifying and prioritizing the most important skills and behaviors needed, companies can improve the quality of their hires, making sure they align with the company’s goals and culture.

·      Performance Management-Having clear core competencies with defined proficiency levels helps companies set specific performance goals.

·      Training and Development- help employees develop the specific skills and knowledge that are critical to the organization’s success.

·      Emotional Intelligence- Manages emotions and responds appropriately to others.

·      Entrepreneurial- Develops new ideas and initiatives for growth.

·      Business Acumen-Analyses financial reports and contributes to budget planning. P&L Responsibility.

·      Leadership- Inspires and motivates larger teams, manages performance.

·      Organizational Skills-Coordinates multiple projects efficiently.

·      Personal Development-Actively pursues learning and skills improvement.

·      Risk Management- Manages and mitigates risks in projects.

·      Strategic Planning- Able to develop functional strategies.

·      Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Goals — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the goals of the organization.

·      Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."