Corporate Real Estate Associate

WHO are we looking for?

We are seeking a full-time Corporate Real Estate Associate with experience in the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate real estate projects across a portfolio of office locations. This role assists with office relocations, renovations, expansions, leasehold improvements, workplace initiatives, and facility-related projects. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, landlords, and vendors, this position helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional seeking to develop expertise in corporate real estate, project management, workplace strategy, and facilities operations.

• Assist in managing corporate real estate projects from initiation through closeout
• Support office openings, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and renovation projects
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, action logs, and status reports
• Coordinate project activities with architects, contractors, landlords, furniture vendors, and building management
• Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and document meeting notes and action items
• Assist with forecasting project costs and reporting budget performance
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
• Support financial reporting for real estate and facilities projects.
• Assist with vendor procurement processes and bid evaluations
• Coordinate scheduling of contractors, furniture installations, IT deployments, and move activities
• Maintain relationships with service providers and project partners
• Coordinate communication with affected office occupants during project execution
• Support change management activities related to workplace projects
• Escalate risks, issues, and project delays to senior project management staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, facilities management, construction administration, interior design, and commercial furniture.
• Ability to travel nationwide

Desired Qualifications/

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, project management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting office relocation or renovation projects
• Familiarity with commercial lease concepts
• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools
  
  Understanding of workplace design and space planning principles
• Experience with CoStar REM, AutoCAD, Procore, MS Project, Eptura Workplace

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team. Some benefits include:

• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

WHERE will you be working?

4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite

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