Director Real Estate

Directs the service center real estate function by developing focused real estate strategies, cost cutting programs and branding initiatives for full branch portfolio. Oversees real estate related contractual, compliance and facility activities and reporting. Ensures that service center real estate management strategies and procedures support regional needs.

JOB SUMMARY

• Manage multiple construction project assignments across the entire portfolio of 70+ properties.
• Compile, lead and manage departmental and company leasehold improvements budget.
• Draft/Review LOI's, leases, exhibits, contracts, invoices, CAM payments, rent payments and advise and/or address discrepancies.
• Perform site evaluation, site selection and reports construction budgets, estimates and schedules.
• Supervise third parties in the preparation of construction documents and monitor all project permitting, ensuring all standards and statutory requirements are met.
• Perform construction review verify compliance with the executed lease, plans and specifications, corporate standards and compliance code and A.D.A. requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams as required on all activities for assigned projects to ensure proper lease transactions with respect to scheduling, signage, environmental issues and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assist with preparation of budgets, controlling expenditures and managing leasehold improvements (LHI) and Tenant Improvements (TI).
• Devises the project work plans and makes revisions as necessary.
• Oversees the coordination of all internal teams and contractors involved in projects.
• Accountable for due diligence related to real estate for all merger and acquisition candidates.
• Work with third parties and internal operations to conduct market analytics and demographics in support of geographic expansion.
• Lead rent negotiations, location relocations, branch closures, and renewal options
• Oversee and coordinate all branch branding initiatives and compliance with internal and external parties.
• Company lead for all broker and third party relationships related to real estate and/or support services.
• Build national service partner relationships for all facility services such as HVAC, plumbing, security etc.
• Accountable for leading all branches in executing all yard improvements, general facility maintenance and property expansion/additions.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10-15 years progressively responsible experience in real estate, construction and facilities management experience required.
• Strong understanding of decentralized business model preferred.
• Rental equipment landscape experience preferred but not required.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Bachelor's degree in business or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. MBA preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications required.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to effectively negotiate contracts and interface with senior management required.