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Barton Malow · 6 hours ago

Director of Real Estate & Facilities

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Barton Malow Holdings is seeking a Director of Real Estate & Facilities to lead the strategic planning and operational management of their real estate portfolio. The role involves ensuring consistency and quality in facility standards while overseeing capital planning, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a real estate strategy aligned with corporate goals, growth plans, and financial targets

Lead portfolio planning, including site selection, market analysis, expansion/contraction modeling, and long-range forecasting

Advise senior leadership on real estate investments, divestitures, lease decisions, and market trends

Oversee lease negotiations for regional offices

Manage all real estate transactions, including diligence, financial analysis, risk assessment, and contract execution

Optimize occupancy costs through structured lease management, renegotiations, and consolidation opportunities

Administer the company’s lease obligations in both landlord and tenant roles, ensuring compliance and effective lease administration

Coordinate new build, renovation, and capital improvement projects with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, and external partners to ensure project success

Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and sustainability requirements

Partner with Facilities Management to ensure all sites operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with local regulations

Establish standards for site performance, maintenance, and space utilization

Support workplace design and planning initiatives to enhance employee experience and operational productivity

Develop and manage real estate budget; oversee forecasting, capital planning, and cost controls

Conduct financial modeling for potential investments, relocations, and development projects

Ensure all real estate activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements

Work closely with Legal, Finance, HR, Operations, Systems, and Sustainability teams to align real estate decisions with organizational priorities

Manage relationships with brokers, developers, landlords, consultants, and government agencies

Qualification

Real Estate StrategyPortfolio ManagementFinancial ModelingConstruction ProcessesNegotiation SkillsAnalytical AbilityCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingProject Management