Corporate Real Estate Manager

Description

We are seeking a Corporate Real Estate Manager (automotive or retail industry expertise a plus) to play a key role in our company's continued growth.

Join Gee Automotive Companies, ranked #4 Best Company to Work For in Washington (2024) and #27 in Oregon (2024), and become part of a dynamic and growing organization that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. With a rich history spanning over 50 years, we've established ourselves as a leader in the automotive industry.

You will be responsible for supporting the growth of our dealership group by helping to manage our existing real estate portfolio and grow that portfolio by:

• Playing a central role in the purchase and lease of new properties.
• Planning, budgeting, and managing facility construction to successful completion.
• Drive other corporate strategic growth initiatives in areas such as vehicle manufacturer relations, new market research, business analytics, and project management.

As our Corporate Real Estate Manager, you will be reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Development in Portland, Oregon. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role in which you will collaborate internally with our dealership management, finance & accounting, facilities, manufacturer relations, and executive team and externally with landlords, brokers, architects, contractors, environmental consultants, manufacturer representatives, lenders, and legal counsel.

The ideal candidate would be a genuine self-starter and great communicator with both strong verbal and writing skills. Your ability to effectively manage multiple projects (focus on key objectives, manage timelines, develop relationships, coordinate work groups) will play a key impact on your day-to-day operations.

Gee Automotive Companies Core Values: Team, Trust, Excellence, Family, Integrity, and Learning.

Corporate Real Estate Manager Job Responsibilities

• Perform and manage all facets of due diligence for new real estate purchase and lease opportunities – environmental, surveys, zoning, physical inspection, condition of title, and any other considerations related to location/facility feasibility.
• Review and help negotiate LOIs and purchase agreements for real estate purchases.
• Review and help negotiate new leases and lease renewals.
• Support diligence and documentation process of lenders and financing partners.
• Work with internal business partners to identify, analyze, and present business case justification for new real estate opportunities.
• Track real estate market data to support the negotiation process and decision-making.
• Perform underwriting and ROI analysis.
• Work with brokers and other resources to identify real estate solutions for business needs.
• Work with manufacturers, internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, and internal resources to manage construction, remodeling, and tenant improvement projects.
• Manage real estate transaction timelines and workstreams alongside internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with the facilities management team on the maintenance and improvement of real estate assets and FF&E.
• Track and review contractor invoices.
• Create, manage, update, and enforce the overall project schedule based on project documents.
• Compare and track baseline from actual and report variances.
• Interpreting and implementing contract documents and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes.
• Communicate and coordinate with all internal and external project stakeholders.
• Implement feedback and help standardize best practices.
• Apply skills to drive corporate initiatives outside of real estate.

Corporate Real Estate Manager Benefits and Qualifications

On top of competitive pay, we are proud to offer:

• Top-of-the-line benefits, including Health Insurance starting at under $100 per month.
• Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Lucrative Paid Time Off that accrues from Day 1.
• An excellent menu of voluntary benefits!

Qualifications

Corporate Real Estate Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of transactional real estate experience across leasing & acquisitions, as well as ground-up and remodel construction management.
• Understanding of real estate principles and concepts.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal documentation.
• Financial acumen relevant to real estate.
• Exceptional ability to gather, analyze, and present findings in executive-level reports.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 20%.

Corporate Hiring Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

If you're a motivated and strategic real estate leader looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our team and help shape the future of automotive retail.

Salary : $100,000 - $175,000