Category Manager Real Estate

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

10d

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, supports base openings and closures, and applies 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, project management efforts, and preparation of executive-level materials. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and substantial related experience in areas such as property management, corporate real estate, contract management and negotiations, project management, commercial real estate transactions, category management, business analysis, or change management. It requires expertise in commercial leases, lease and supplier contract analysis and negotiation, database administration, project management, CAM auditing and reconciliation, space utilization, supplier relationships, communication, organization, problem-solving, analysis, and conflict resolution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with a real estate or property management database are required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and involves 10% travel.

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 one or more of the following: 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, communication, analytical, report-summarization, and conflict-resolution skills; 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.
Regular scheduled attendance.
Ability to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and expertise preferred.
Nationally recognized professional certification preferred, such as a Real Estate Broker License.
Membership or credentials associated with BOMA, CoreNet Global, IFMA, or NAIOP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Critically review lease documents, including terms, expiration dates, security deposits, and escalations, and ensure accurate, timely management of real estate reports and databases.
Negotiate new leases, terminations, and renewals, and proactively develop relocation or consolidation strategies when opportunities arise.
Coordinate lease administration with Accounts Payable, Legal, and Insurance departments.
Coordinate tenant improvements with Operations and the Base Integration Department.
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 required.
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.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance and perform other duties as assigned.