Real Estate Manager

Dutch Bros Coffee•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating projects through the site selection process, into design, and supporting through shop opening. This role also drives markets and tracks competitors, retail activity, and growth patterns. In addition, this position will foster relationships with HQ departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords, Build-To-Suit Developers and vendors in a manner consistent with Dutch Bros’ values. The Real Estate Manager must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, have outstanding organizational skills, adapt easily to change, and be able to meet stringent deadlines. This person must be a tenacious project manager that is task-oriented and follows through in order to manage their market territory efficiently. Above all else, this person serves as a Director of First Impressions by having a positive attitude and outlook on life and exemplifying the Dutch Creed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, required
Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate-related experience, required
Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of build-to suits, leases, land use, development processes, building permits, and construction project management is a plus
This position requires driving, a minimum of 40% of time will be spent traveling
Candidates residing in Pennsylvania and New York are highly preferred to ensure effective coverage of our Northeast expansion.

Responsibilities

Secure sites at a level to meet company growth goals each year (lease signed, site approved, plans started, and shops opened)
Drives markets and tracks competitors, retail activity and growth patterns
Utilizes GIS system for demographic and modeling information to develop a growth plan as well as gain industry knowledge and experience
Maintains awareness of all site opportunities in market areas
Negotiates LOIs and assists in lease negotiations when needed with legal team, franchise partner and landlord, as applicable
Reviews and Completes Real Estate Committee (REC) Presentation to ensure adequate information is distributed to the REC for final review and acceptance/rejection
Uses field site review time to continue education of Franchisees and Operating Partners in effective site selection
Completes field review of all sites submitted by Franchisees and Operating Partners in defined territory within a prescribed time frame, as applicable
Partners with construction to aid in communications with landlords/developers as well as meeting deadlines and financial feasibility
Maintains network of brokers to assist with site acquisition in all target development markets
Provides timely and accurate updates on status of all development activities within assigned territory
Provides growth plans as a roadmap for company and franchise partner development
Maintains continual communication with HQ departments to keep them aware of site opportunities and assist with their development needs
Responds to verbal and written communication from all contacts in a professional and timely fashion
Utilizes ICSC, Retail Live and other retail conferences to educate outside partners on site requirements and help source site opportunities to fulfill development efforts
Works with Construction, Ops support, Administration and pre-opening support to ensure smooth, timely and successful store openings
Closely interacts with the architecture and design teams to ensure the plan development process is timely and that the Franchisees and Operating Partners stay on their development timeline