Associate Director Real Estate Services - West Region - Remote
About The Position
UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Associate Director Real Estate Services to oversee commercial real estate transaction execution, market and financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, negotiations, and risk management. The role ensures that real estate solutions support organizational objectives and comply with corporate policies and governance requirements. It calls for commercial real estate expertise, financial acumen, and relationship-management skills. The position oversees assigned transactions from evaluation through execution and handoff, directs brokerage services partners, and remains accountable for transaction outcomes. It evaluates market alternatives and develops recommendations for acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, relocations, and other complex transactions. The Associate Director supports the Regional Director on buy-versus-lease analyses and acquisition and disposition activities; oversees transaction economics, financial models, forecasts, capital requirements, savings, cost-recovery analyses, documentation, and risk management; and presents financial information to stakeholders and governance bodies. The role serves as the primary real estate advisor and transaction liaison for business stakeholders, coordinates internal and external experts, and provides day-to-day direction to transaction service providers while escalating significant matters to the Regional Director. The position is remote within the United States. Employees hired in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Travel may be up to 30%.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience managing and negotiating commercial real estate transactions, preferably within corporate real estate or a complex portfolio.
- Ability to evaluate transaction alternatives, interpret lease and financial information, and develop supportable recommendations.
- Experience coordinating internal stakeholders and external service providers.
- Communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools and applications.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of commercial lease structures.
- Familiarity with real estate industry tools such as LeaseCalcs, CoStar REM, and CoStar Marketplace.
- Audience-appropriate communication.
- Stakeholder relationship management.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to influence and align without direct authority.
- Strategic and analytical thinking.
- Commercial judgment and financial acumen.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Risk identification and escalation.
- Planning and disciplined execution.
- Adaptability and sound judgment.
- Integrity and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Oversee assigned real estate transactions from evaluation through execution and handoff; direct the brokerage services partner, remain accountable for outcomes, and escalate material exceptions or complex matters to the Regional Director.
- Evaluate transaction alternatives and develop strategies and recommendations using market analyses and relevant business information for acquisitions, dispositions, renewals, relocations, and other complex transactions.
- Support the Regional Director with buy-versus-lease analyses and oversee assigned acquisition and disposition activities.
- Coordinate brokerage support for market surveys, due diligence, subleases, terminations, buyouts, and assignments.
- Remain accountable for account staff’s preparation of transaction economics, financial models, forecasts, capital requirements, savings, and cost-recovery analyses; present the information to business stakeholders and governance bodies.
- Ensure financial risks are addressed and required approvals and authorizations are obtained before execution.
- Serve as the primary real estate advisor and transaction liaison for business stakeholders; manage relationships and service expectations across internal teams and external providers.
- Oversee account staff’s preparation and coordination of transaction documents; ensure business and lease terms align with approved requirements and material risks are addressed or escalated.
- Coordinate internal and external subject-matter experts to resolve issues, align real estate strategies with business objectives, and support effective implementation handoffs.
- Carry out responsibilities within legal, regulatory, policy, governance, and delegated-authority requirements; identify and escalate compliance concerns and support mitigation measures.
- Provide day-to-day direction to transaction service providers and operate independently within established policies, strategies, and authority, using the Regional Director as an advisor and escalation point for significant or executive-level matters.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
