Director, Real Estate & Facilities

Cadent•New York, NY

12d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com. Cadent is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Real Estate & Facilities to manage our dynamic portfolio of locations across the United States. This is a critical new role, responsible for the full lifecycle of our leased spaces and co-working subscriptions, from site selection and lease negotiation to project management and daily operations. The ideal candidate will be a proactive partner to business leaders, shaping a workplace experience that drives our culture, enhances employee engagement, and ensures operational excellence across our domestic portfolio. This position is based in Cadent’s NYC headquarters and is required to be in the office 3 days a week.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate and facilities management, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-location environment within the technology or media industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven success negotiating complex real estate transactions and managing a dynamic domestic portfolio of leased and co-working spaces.
Strong financial and operational acumen, with a track record of managing significant operating and capital budgets.
Extensive experience in project management, with demonstrated success leading relocations, renovations, and other large-scale facilities projects.
A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into an actionable real estate and facilities strategy.
Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams and managing external vendor relationships.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership.
Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive real estate strategy for Cadent's domestic portfolio that is aligned with company growth and financial objectives.
Lead all real estate transactions, in partnership with Finance, Legal, and HR, including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, and dispositions, to secure favorable terms and maximize value.
Continuously assess and optimize the portfolio, identify opportunities for consolidation, expansion, or relocation to meet evolving business needs.
Partner with business leaders on all space planning initiatives to ensure our offices support evolving workforce strategies and hybrid work models.
Promote and implement sustainability initiatives across the portfolio to improve energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Provide centralized oversight of facilities operations to ensure consistency, safety, and service excellence across all properties.
Direct the delivery of all facility projects, including relocations, renovations, and build-outs, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.
Design and manage spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and productivity, shaping the workplace experience as a driver of culture and talent retention.
Establish and manage standards for all facility services, including security, maintenance, mail services, and vendor management.
Develop and manage the annual real estate and facilities budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while enabling innovation.
Lead a distributed team of office managers and workplace support staff, providing direct supervision and functional guidance to matrixed reports.
Act as a key partner and advisor to business leaders, ensuring our facilities and workplace services enable—not constrain—business growth.
Lead a team of internal and external partners (including brokers, architects, and vendors) to deliver exceptional service to all stakeholders.
Promote a culture of customer service, continuous improvement, and accountability within the facilities function.
Champion a safe and inclusive workplace environment that reflects the company's values and inspires employees.