Director of Real Estate & Facilities

Director of Real Estate & Facilities

Barton Malow Holdings

The Director of Real Estate & Facilities leads the strategic planning and operational management of Barton Malow’s real estate portfolio, including owned and leased properties across the U.S. and Canada. This role ensures consistency and quality in facility standards, services, and performance while overseeing capital planning, maintenance, improvements, and regulatory compliance. The Director collaborates internally and externally to ensure the company’s real estate portfolio is optimized for cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, sustainability, and future growth.

• 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.

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Sales and Management

Industries:
Construction