Real Estate Operations Manager

Mobile Generation • Chicago, IL

2d • $70,000

About The Position

Real Estate Operations Manager Mobile Generation is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Real Estate Operations Manager to oversee our multi-state retail lease portfolio. This role is hands-on in managing lease execution, landlord relationships, and financial accuracy across ~130 stores, while supporting new store growth and closures. What You’ll Do: Manage the full lease lifecycle: renewals, expirations, escalations, estoppels, and amendments. Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, ensuring timely communication and resolution of disputes. Review and validate CAM reconciliations, utilities, and rent schedules for accuracy. Maintain real estate trackers, dashboards, and reports for leadership visibility. Partner with Facilities Operations on buildouts, relocations, and closures. Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and improved landlord terms.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in real estate operations, lease administration, or property management (multi-site retail or commercial preferred).
• Strong contract and negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen — ability to analyze rent, CAM, and utilities for accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets; experience building reports and trackers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.
• Strong communicator, able to build relationships with landlords and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lease lifecycle: renewals, expirations, escalations, estoppels, and amendments.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, ensuring timely communication and resolution of disputes.
• Review and validate CAM reconciliations, utilities, and rent schedules for accuracy.
• Maintain real estate trackers, dashboards, and reports for leadership visibility.
• Partner with Facilities Operations on buildouts, relocations, and closures.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, and improved landlord terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed