Director of Corporate Real Estate

Rosendin•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. We are an organization built on integrity. We have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. Rosendin is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States employing over 7,000 people. We are the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED company in the industry which means you will be a company owner too and have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success which means you benefit tremendously. YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Director, Corporate Real Estate will lead the strategic planning and management of our real estate portfolio across a growing electrical contracting organization. This corporate role ensures our facilities and properties align with business goals—optimizing cost, reducing risk, and supporting an environment where our teams can thrive. Responsibilities span the full real estate lifecycle, including site selection, lease negotiations, construction oversight, and property disposition. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Portfolio Strategy & Asset Management Strategic Planning : Develop a multi-year real estate strategy that supports headcount growth, hybrid work models, and market expansion. Lease Administration : oversee the global lease portfolio, ensuring critical dates (renewals, terminations, options) are tracked and actioned proactively. Space Utilization : Analyze occupancy data to identify opportunities for consolidation, subleasing, or expansion to maximize ROI per square foot. Financial Modeling : Partner with Finance to forecast real estate OpEx and CapEx, manage occupancy costs, and perform "lease vs. buy" analyses. 2. Transactions & Deal Making Site Selection: Lead the process for identifying new office locations, conducting market research, and performing due diligence on potential sites. Negotiation: Serve as the lead negotiator for complex lease agreements, amendments, and purchase contracts, working closely with external brokers and internal legal counsel. Stakeholder Alignment: Present business cases to the C-Suite for major real estate transactions, clearly outlining financial impact and strategic benefits. 3. Capital Projects & Construction Project Governance: Oversee all major capital projects (new builds, relocations, renovations) from concept to closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Vendor Management: Select and manage external partners, including architects, general contractors, project management firms, and furniture dealers. Design Standards: Establish and enforce global design guidelines to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency across all offices. 4. Workplace Strategy & Operations The "Future of Work": Design workplace strategies that support hybrid teams, focusing on collaboration zones, hoteling/desk-sharing ratios, and technology integration. Facilities Oversight: Provide high-level leadership to the Facilities Management function, ensuring that the physical maintenance of assets preserves their value and safety. The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.

Requirements

Deep understanding of real estate finance, including GAAP/IFRS lease accounting standards (ASC 842), TCO (Total Cost of Occupancy), and depreciation.
Proven track record of successfully negotiating complex commercial leases and construction contracts.
Familiarity with Lease Administration software (e.g., CoStar, LeaseCalcs) and Space Planning tools.
10+ years in Corporate Real Estate, with significant experience managing a multi-site or global portfolio.
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Architecture, or Business.

Nice To Haves

MCR, SLCR, or CCIM designations are highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop a multi-year real estate strategy that supports headcount growth, hybrid work models, and market expansion.
Oversee the global lease portfolio, ensuring critical dates (renewals, terminations, options) are tracked and actioned proactively.
Analyze occupancy data to identify opportunities for consolidation, subleasing, or expansion to maximize ROI per square foot.
Partner with Finance to forecast real estate OpEx and CapEx, manage occupancy costs, and perform "lease vs. buy" analyses.
Lead the process for identifying new office locations, conducting market research, and performing due diligence on potential sites.
Serve as the lead negotiator for complex lease agreements, amendments, and purchase contracts, working closely with external brokers and internal legal counsel.
Present business cases to the C-Suite for major real estate transactions, clearly outlining financial impact and strategic benefits.
Oversee all major capital projects (new builds, relocations, renovations) from concept to closeout, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Select and manage external partners, including architects, general contractors, project management firms, and furniture dealers.
Establish and enforce global design guidelines to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency across all offices.
Design workplace strategies that support hybrid teams, focusing on collaboration zones, hoteling/desk-sharing ratios, and technology integration.
Provide high-level leadership to the Facilities Management function, ensuring that the physical maintenance of assets preserves their value and safety.