Real Estate and Facility Manager

Vibram Corporation•North Brookfield, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role is leading the end-to-end management of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, industrial facilities and corporate office spaces across Massachusetts and the broader U.S. This role blends acquisition and leasing strategy with hands-on facility operations and project delivery. One of the main objectives of the role is delivering a distinctive customer experience that elevates the brand and excels at building trusted relationships with local shareholders, Operations teams, landlords, and brokers.

Requirements

More than 5 years of experience in real estate, facilities management, construction projects, property operations.
Demonstrated success in overseeing contractors, maintenance vendors, renovations structuring and finalizing landlord negotiations and agreements with best-in-class outcomes.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative.
Empathetic, flexible, collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to regularly travel domestically and internationally; At least, 1–2 trips per month across North America; occasional global travel based on business needs (Italy/Brasil/China/Japan).

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of plants, commercial buildings, and corporate offices, aligning service levels with Operations and local VP priorities.
Run preventive and corrective maintenance programs; conduct regular inspections to identify safety risks, lifecycle replacements, and efficiency upgrades.
Ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA standards, environmental and fire safety regulations; manage permits and regulatory interactions.
Manage vendor ecosystem (HVAC, MEP, janitorial, security, landscaping, industrial services), ensuring performance, safety, and cost discipline.
Lead renovations, expansions, buildouts, and capital improvement projects end-to-end (scope, budget, schedule, quality).
Ensure on-time openings for new offices, relocations, and remodels, with minimal disruption to operations.
Oversee design reviews, permitting, inspections, and close-out documentation.
Site selection through lease negotiations and lifecycle management (renewals, amendments, critical dates).
Develop and maintain an annual pipeline of projects (new locations, relocations, renewals, refits, refreshes, expansions, and other lease actions) across Corporate, and Manufacturing premises.
Act as a primary point of contact for leasing questions and concerns; evaluate proposed rent packages and recommend go/no-go decisions to the Property/Executive Vice President.
Lead/Support negotiations with landlords and brokers to secure best-in-class economic and legal terms, representing ownership’s interests with professionalism and integrity.
Champion a brand-elevating workplace experience across all sites—clean, safe, efficient, and aligned with Vibram’s values.
Drive safety and regulatory compliance programs; maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
Identify and implement energy-efficiency and sustainability initiatives (e.g., building systems optimization, lighting/HVAC retrofits).