Real Estate Manager

Real Estate Manager

JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for managing leased and owned property portfolio. The role is primarily accountable for managing the process of buying, selling, leasing, subleasing, of properties for the branches of Gulfeagle Supply. Secondary responsibilities include the oversight and management of the renovation and/or construction projects for the branches including CapEx improvements and/or necessary maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Real Estate Lead - responsible as company lead/contact for real estate purchases (LOI to close), divestitures, leases, subleases which may include managing various third-party agencies.Location strategy: Identify optimal locations for warehouses/distribution centers based on logistics, transportation access, labor market, and proximity to suppliers/customers.Portfolio management: Maintain an overview of all properties (leased and owned), ensuring they align with company growth, cost, and service objectives.Lease administration: Oversee lease terms, renewals, expirations, and rent escalations and use this information to plan for future needs/alternatives typically via software (currently Lease Harbor).Cost control: Optimize lease structures to reduce occupancy costs.Transaction coordination: Manage timelines, legal processes, and coordination with brokers, attorneys, and landlords.Facility standards: Ensure buildings meet operational needs (dock doors, ceiling height, HVAC, safety, or other), typically via requests from the local BM, DM or RVP.Maintenance coordination: Work with facility teams or third-party providers for repairs, inspections, and compliance.CapEx planning: Budget and oversee capital improvements in regard to company facilities needed.Internal alignment and communication: Collaborate with operations, purchasing, legal, HR, and executive leadership.Expansion planning: Work with business development on plans for branch growth or consolidation.Change management: Support relocations or site closures with minimal operational disruption.Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% to review sites and visit branches as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Well organized person with strong administrative and good interpersonal skills. A person who is very dependable, and who can work independently. The position may include light travel.

Education and Experience:

Real Estate Broker license is preferred.A minimum of 2 years' experience with lease and property purchase negotiations, and building maintenance responsibilitiesAn understanding of building materials and the functions of office/warehouse buildings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Role model for the Company's purpose, mission, and values.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Knowledge of office methods, software, practices and procedures.Time management and ability to manage deadlines.Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships as part of a team effort.

Physical Abilities:

Ability to climb a ladder, perform roof inspections.Ability to bend, reach, and stand.

Gulfeagle Benefit Package:

401(K) Retirement Plan including Employer MatchPTO and Paid HolidaysHealth Insurance - Medical, Dental & VisionLife, AD&D, Short & Long-Term DisabilityHealth &Wellness ProgramsFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountsEmployee Discount Programsand more!