Director, Real Estate

IonQ

14h

About The Position

IonQ's physical footprint is expanding quickly as our quantum computing business scales, across offices, research and development laboratories, manufacturing and data centre space. We are looking for an experienced real estate leader to build and run a global real estate programme that keeps pace with that growth: finding and securing the right sites, negotiating the deals and keeping a growing multi-site portfolio running efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategy with execution, from market analysis and site selection through lease negotiation, acquisition and project delivery for highly specialised laboratory and manufacturing space. You will report to the VP, Tax, Real Estate & Facilities and act as the real estate subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and executive leadership.

Requirements

At least ten years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, laboratory or manufacturing real estate, or technology or industrial portfolio management, with a track record of supporting a multi-location portfolio.
A degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
Negotiated complex leases, renewals, purchase agreements and terminations.
Understand real estate law, zoning, entitlement, due diligence and development processes, particularly for specialized laboratory, manufacturing and data center environments.
Strong financial judgment, with experience evaluating feasibility, return on investment, capital requirements and portfolio performance.
Confident leader who coaches and develops a team, holds it accountable for results, and communicates recommendations clearly to senior and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
Strong site selection expertise across market, talent, infrastructure, competitive and financial analysis.
Experience managing landlord, broker, developer and other external partner relationships.
A portfolio optimization mindset, with a record of finding value through relocations, renewals and dispositions.
Experience leading cross-functional work with Construction, Facilities, Legal, Finance, EHS and Operations to open and expand sites on time.
Proficiency with real estate technology and analytical tools such as CoStar, Argus, MRI or comparable platforms.

Responsibilities

Evolve and execute a global real estate strategy aligned with IonQ's growth, manufacturing, research and customer deployment goals.
Analyze market trends and recommend investments, expansions, consolidations, relocations or dispositions across offices, laboratories, manufacturing and data centre space, and ensure space is used efficiently as the company scales.
Oversee a growing portfolio of owned and leased properties across the US and international markets, including College Park, Bothell, Boulder and Chattanooga.
Keep accurate records of leases, property data, critical dates and renewals.
Manage real estate budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure plans.
Track return on investment, occupancy cost and portfolio performance to drive savings.
Work closely with Construction, Facilities, Design, Legal, Finance, EHS, Operations and HR to close transactions, plan space and stand up new sites.
Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, developers and vendors.
Lead site selection using market, talent, infrastructure, demographic and financial analysis, including power, vibration, cleanroom and security needs.
Identify and negotiate acquisitions, build to suit and development opportunities for laboratory, manufacturing and corporate facilities.
Lead due diligence, financial modelling and feasibility analysis for specialized quantum and semiconductor adjacent space.
Lead lease negotiations, including new leases, renewals, expansions, terminations and amendments, and ensure obligations are met on time.
Drive project management of all real estate projects, delivering build outs and laboratory fit outs on time, within budget and technically ready.