Real Estate Manager; Commercial

Inter Dent is a well-established and growing organization supporting 2,100 employees and 170 dental offices across 8 western states under the brands including Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers, and Capitol Dental. At Inter Dent, our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by supporting the provision of accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and wellbeing.

We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.

As a Real Estate Manager, you will be a primary point of contact for all lease-related matters within our offices. Your main responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease renewal agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies, and maintaining accurate lease records. This role requires exceptional communication and negotiation skills, combined with strong attention to detail to safeguard the interests of the company while fostering positive relationships with landlords.

You will be reporting to the Senior Director of Real Estate. This role is critical in facilitating seamless lease transactions and supporting the overall success of our offices.

• Prepare, review, and finalize lease renewal agreements for office locations ensuring all terms are clear, accurate, and aligned with company policies
• Skillfully negotiate lease terms including common area maintenance (CAM) and other provisions with landlords and property owners
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure all lease agreements comply
• Communicate with property owners and their representatives through the lease negotiation process, throughout the terms of the lease, and address all inquiries and concerns in a professional and timely manner. Ensure that landlords and property owners are adhering to the terms of the agreements
• In addition to all lease renewals, the Real Estate Manager will process modifications, extensions, CAM situations, and addendums, ensuring all changes are documented accurately and legally
• Maintain a comprehensive database of lease records, ensuring all documents are organized, accessible, and up to date in visual lease
• Utilize our real estate analytics software to assist in site selection for renewals and new locations
• Conduct periodic lease audits to verify lease compliance and identify and discrepancies or potential issues
• Work closely with facility and management and other internal stakeholders to streamline lease administration processes and optimize lease transactions
• Analyze market trends, rental rates, and lease terms in the real estate industry to make informed recommendations for lease negotiation strategies
• Generate regular and as needed reports on lease negotiations, lease expirations, and lease-related metrics to senior management

• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, lease administration, contract negotiation, and/ or a related area within the industry
• Familiarity with commercial real estate, common area maintenance (CAM), and lease agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively negotiate lease terms and interact with landlords and stakeholders
• Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable lease terms while maintaining interests of the company
• Meticulous in reviewing and drafting lease agreements to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Capable of managing multiple lease negotiations, administrative tasks, and projects efficiently and while meeting deadlines
• Collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives
• Resourceful in solving lease-related and common area maintenance issues in a timely manger
• Thrives in a fast paced and often times stressful environment
• Proficiency with lease management software

• $70,000 - $80,000