Phoenix Tailings · 8 hours ago
9.2 Director of Real Estate & Facilities
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a Director of Real Estate & Facilities to lead the strategy, acquisition, and management of their growing portfolio of facilities, ensuring operational support across multiple locations.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Own Phoenix Tailings’ real estate strategy across multiple facilities, including R&D, pilot, and production sites
Lead site selection, feasibility analysis, and market evaluation for new locations aligned with growth plans
Negotiate leases, amendments, renewals, and acquisitions with landlords, developers, and property owners
Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, legal teams, and external real estate partners
Oversee facility build-outs and tenant improvements in coordination with internal stakeholders
Develop long-term real estate plans that align with operational scale, capital efficiency, and geographic expansion
Own real estate budgets, forecasts, and long-range occupancy planning
Ensure facilities support business needs while balancing cost, flexibility, and operational requirements
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities real estate, or infrastructure leadership roles
Proven experience owning and scaling a multi-site real estate portfolio
Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or energy-related facilities
Extensive experience negotiating commercial leases and managing landlord and broker relationships
Track record of leading site selection and facility expansion projects
Strong financial and analytical skills related to real estate cost modeling and long-term planning
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Willingness to travel regularly as Phoenix Tailings expands its footprint
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Phoenix Tailings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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