Category Manager Real Estate
About The Position
The Category Manager – Real Estate oversees, administers, and negotiates the company’s real estate lease portfolio. The role manages lease documentation, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and supports base openings and closures. It applies established real estate, financial, and analytical practices to optimize the portfolio while minimizing operational and financial risk. The position also contributes to broader supply chain initiatives, including project management and preparation of executive-level materials. The role requires regular scheduled attendance and involves approximately 10% travel. It has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university and 7–10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5–7 years of experience in property management, corporate real estate, contract management, contract negotiations, project management, commercial real estate transactions, category management, business analysis, or change management.
- Strong knowledge of commercial real estate leases and negotiation skills.
- Experience setting up and/or managing a database.
- Experience negotiating and analyzing leases and supplier contracts.
- Strong knowledge of project management.
- Experience with CAM auditing and reconciliation.
- Strong understanding of space utilization and optimization.
- Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, report-summarization, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with individuals throughout the organization.
- Ability to apply change-management and consulting skills, knowledge, and expertise.
- Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to coach and develop resources as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Real estate or property management database experience.
Nice To Haves
- Technical knowledge and expertise.
- Nationally recognized professional certification, such as a Real Estate Broker License.
- BOMA, CoreNet Global, IFMA, or NAIOP affiliation or credentials (preferred but not required).
Responsibilities
- Review lease documents, including terms, expiration dates, security deposits, and escalations, and maintain accurate, timely real estate reports and database records.
- Negotiate new leases, terminations, and renewals, and proactively consider relocation or consolidation opportunities.
- Coordinate lease administration with Accounts Payable, Legal, and Insurance departments.
- Coordinate tenant improvements with Operations and Base Integration.
- Conduct lease and operating expense audits in coordination with Accounts Payable.
- Work with internal business teams, including site selection, on property base openings and closures.
- Perform financial analyses as needed.
- Develop strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels while minimizing risk.
- Identify improvement opportunities in assigned category areas, recommend actions to stakeholders, lead implementation of solutions, and ensure ongoing adherence.
- Collaborate on annual plans and long-term forecasts for costs, savings targets, and planned projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
