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Pilot Company · 1 day ago

Director, Real Estate and Property Management

5508 Lonas Drive, Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with a commitment to fueling people and keeping North America moving. The Director, Real Estate and Property Management is responsible for providing strategic oversight and leadership for Pilot's real estate portfolio, focusing on risk management, operational efficiency, and leveraging real estate as a value-driving asset.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manage risk within the real estate portfolio, including the enforcement of lease obligations and compliance with contractual obligations

Collaborate on network analysis to determine the optimal lease/own/JV mix and associated risk mitigation strategies

Oversee the development and implementation of systems and processes for strategic management, aiming for process development and efficiencies, and maximizing return while minimizing risk

Oversee real estate development initiatives, including site identification, due diligence, site acquisition, and design/construction within the real estate lifecycle

Contribute to the strategic approach for optimal network design, balancing current footprint, growth opportunities, and asset rationalization

Evaluate site types and their roles within the network

Oversee tenant management, including lease administration, establishing ongoing communication with tenants (primary point of contact), ensuring compliance with tenant lease obligations, maintaining updated contact lists and accurate lease data, compliance with landlord obligations, handling tenant requests, new tenants/assignments, inspections/analysis/gameplan, tenant dispute resolution, vacancy management, move-outs/move ins, evictions, dispute resolution, and FEP/maintenance coordination

Qualification

Real estate developmentProperty managementRisk managementGovernanceControlsNetwork design principlesLegalRegulatory knowledgeMBAEquivalentBachelor's degreeOperational efficiencyTenant management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Extensive experience in real estate development and property management

Proven track record in establishing and implementing strong governance, controls, and centralized data platforms for real estate

Demonstrated ability to manage risk, create operational efficiency, and drive value from real estate assets

Deep understanding of the real estate lifecycle, including business strategy, site identification, due diligence, site acquisition, design/construction, asset management, and disposition

Expertise in various property management tasks, including strategic management, asset management (portfolio based), tenant management, and technical/transactional management

Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to real estate, leases, and property management

Understanding of network design principles, including current locations, new growth, and rationalized sites

Preferred

MBA or equivalent

Benefits

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym and Cafeteria

Weekly Pay

Company

Pilot Company

We are a growth company focused on innovative solutions across our retail, energy and logistics operations.

Founded in 1958

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

http://www.pilotflyingj.com

H1B Sponsorship

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