Real Estate Manager

Verst Logistics•Erlanger, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager owns the day-to-day performance of Verst’s facility network, ensuring buildings are operationally ready, cost-efficient, and well-maintained to support customer operations. Acts as the central point of contact for landlords, vendors, and internal operations teams.

Requirements

Experience in facility operations, property management, or logistics/industrial real estate
Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and service accountability
Working knowledge of industrial building systems (dock equipment, HVAC, electrical)
Proven ability to support multi-site operations in a fast-paced environment
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and controlling operating costs
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Construction, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant professional certifications, such as a Certified Property Manager (CPM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage all third-party vendors supporting facilities (maintenance, repair, snow removal, security, waste, etc.)
Negotiate contracts, control costs, and ensure service levels meet operational requirements
Hold vendors accountable for uptime, responsiveness, and safety compliance
Coordinate vendors to quickly resolve issues that could impact operations (dock doors, HVAC, power, etc.)
Ensure facilities are fully functional to support daily warehouse and transportation activity
Oversee preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance programs across all sites
Prioritize and respond to operational issues that could disrupt shipping, receiving, or production
Lead repairs, equipment replacements, and minor capital projects (dock equipment, lighting, mechanical systems)
Conduct routine inspections to ensure facilities are safe, clean, and audit-ready
Manage performance of the real estate portfolio with a focus on uptime, cost control, and scalability
Support site selection and startup for new customer operations
Lead facility onboarding (buildout, readiness) and exits (condition documentation, landlord coordination)
Track utilities and operating expenses; identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Serve as primary contact for landlords and property owners
Ensure compliance with lease terms and manage renewals, extensions, and exits
Review and challenge CAM charges, rent invoices, and maintenance obligations
Partner with brokers and leadership on new site evaluations and negotiations
Build and manage facility-level budgets aligned with operational needs
Partner with accounting on rent payments, reconciliations, and cost tracking
Drive cost discipline across maintenance, vendor spending, and utilities
Ensure proper documentation of all leases, insurance, and maintenance activities