Real Estate Director

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Director serves as a key leadership partner within the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) organization, supporting the Head of Corporate Real Estate in delivering strategic, compliant, and efficient management of the Bank’s real estate portfolio. This role provides managerial oversight of facility operations, construction and renovation activities, workplace experience, and vendor performance. The Director supports the Head of CRE in shaping real estate strategies, ensuring execution across teams and partners, and maintaining alignment with Bank policies, risk requirements, and business objectives. This role requires strong collaboration, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across departments while ensuring day-to-day functions are executed effectively. Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. With more than $80 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Through its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, clients benefit from a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by industry experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked as a top U.S. bank in 2023 by American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in corporate real estate, facility management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required
• Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations
• Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, specifically Excel.
• Expert speaking and writing communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel 25–50% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory environments preferred.
• Previous leadership skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of CRE in managing departmental operations, including team coordination, workload planning, and performance oversight.
• Act as a managerial lead for daily operational decisions, escalating strategic or high-impact matters as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental goals, processes, and best practices.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, and facility management programs for Bank premises, including HVAC, roofs, generators, parking lots, landscaping, lighting, and other infrastructure.
• Ensure consistent execution of preventive maintenance and operational standards across all sites.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor service providers to ensure performance, quality, and adherence to contracts.
• Support planning and execution of relocations, branch openings, consolidations, and LPO changes, minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Provide leadership and oversight to consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure construction and renovation projects meet standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Evaluate site selection recommendations, conduct analysis, and provide decision support to the Head of CRE.
• Assist in tracking and managing property taxes, insurance, regulatory requirements, and compliance documentation for facilities and OREO properties.
• Partner with the Head of CRE to ensure alignment with Controls, Audit, Risk, and regulatory expectations.
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and reporting aligned with corporate governance standards.
• Work closely with internal partners including Operations, Risk, Audit, Security, IT, HR, and Business Continuity to support corporate initiatives.
• Contribute to ESG, health & safety, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide input into workforce planning, vendor strategy, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• an ownership stake in the company
• medical and dental insurance
• time off
• a great 401k matching program
• tuition assistance program
• an employee volunteer program
• a wellness program
• opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees