Real Estate Manager

Please note:

This is a hybrid role based out of our Support Center in Franklin, TN, with Monday through Thursday in the office and Fridays as designated work-from-home days.

Responsible for procedural and department goals including negotiating real estate leases and contracts for all assigned projects as a support to the continued and changing business plan and growth of the company. Creates Best Practices for Real Estate policies, transactions and negotiations. Responsible for savings tracking.

• Manages and provides thought leadership on real estate negotiation services for acquisition, lease, sublease and disposal of properties to support the company business plan and assist operations as necessary to maximize the real estate value of properties under the most favorable economic conditions
• Makes recommendations to leadership for the planning of real estate projects to support corporate objectives, including analyses of economic factors, environmental, demographics, etc., as necessary to make appropriate real estate decisions
• Manages the negotiations of lease contract agreements to achieve the most cost-effective business terms and conditions after conducting market and site selection surveys
• Conducts reviews of leases and markets to ascertain economic changes that may present opportunities to renegotiate lease contracts and reduce real estate costs and then take action to reap results of same
• Partners with Tru Green Legal department to standardize lease language exceptions regarding environmental regulations, policies and corporation guidelines
• Partners with operations, field finance and other functional groups as appropriate on branch planning and growth
• Provides leadership with updates of total project completion from site identification, negotiation and construction services, as needed
• Determines the need for outsourced vendors and manages those vendors regarding the scope of projects, development of milestone schedules and cost estimates
• Understands current leases and obligations and maintains relationships with landlords and their representative
• Negotiates lease language with attorneys and property owners. Acts as an expert in the analysis of lease terms in collaboration with Tru Green legal and finance
• Conducts and makes recommendations for market real estate studies and valuations
• Engages, manages and evaluates field real estate brokers and consultants

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in contract/lease negotiation and real estate preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Lead and direct the work of others in a fast paced environment
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Prioritize, multi-task and work within deadlines
• Keen budgeting and analytical skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, stand and walk
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
• Speak and hear
• Use close vision abilities

• Lift or move up to 25 lbs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Low to moderate

• Minimal

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

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