What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Real Estate Director position at Pape-Dawson?
Overview
Job Description:
As a leading engineering firm undergoing rapid nationwide expansion, Pape-Dawson is seeking a dedicated and strategic Corporate Real Estate Director to support our continued growth. This key leadership role will oversee the firm’s expanding real estate portfolio, including leased and owned office locations, and play a critical role in the successful integration of newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of real estate expertise, project management capability, and strategic foresight to ensure the optimization of real estate assets, minimize liabilities, and support the company’s corporate initiatives.
Responsibilities
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Description:
As a leading engineering firm undergoing rapid nationwide expansion, Pape-Dawson is seeking a dedicated and strategic Corporate Real Estate Director to support our continued growth. This key leadership role will oversee the firm’s expanding real estate portfolio, including leased and owned office locations, and play a critical role in the successful integration of newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of real estate expertise, project management capability, and strategic foresight to ensure the optimization of real estate assets, minimize liabilities, and support the company’s corporate initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all leasing activities, including negotiations, renewals, and day-to-day oversight of real estate agreements across the portfolio.
- Oversee office build-out and renovation projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, quality standards, and vendor coordination.
- Manage Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement and installation, focusing on efficiency and cost control.
- Execute real estate disposition strategies to optimize the company’s real estate footprint.
- Develop and implement standardized processes for real estate operations to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, landlords, property managers, and other industry professionals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- 7 years of experience in corporate real estate, with a strong emphasis on leasing, transaction management, and facilities oversight.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating favorable lease terms and managing complex real estate transactions.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, execution, cost control, and vendor coordination.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment across departments.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in real estate and project management software and tools.
- Strategic and proactive thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to operate with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Willingness to travel to company locations across the U.S. as needed.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
