Manager, Global Real Estate

The Global Real Estate Project Manager is a strategic role responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of real estate and facilities initiatives across global offices. This includes leasing, design, planning, construction, expansion, renovation, and ongoing operations. The role emphasizes project management excellence, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-impact workplace solutions. Additionally, this position supports global regional management with facilities management best practices and contributes to enterprise-wide real estate strategy.

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end global real estate initiatives, including site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction management, and occupancy.
• Maintain a centralized repository of real estate agreements, lease terms, and financial commitments.
• Implement and administer a consistent global facilities program that aligns with company standards for space utilization, branding, safety, and employee experience.
• Actively plan and manage global facility projects within budgeted parameters, including all pre and post construction activities. 
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, architects, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Oversee global office security systems and access control protocols.
• Direct the acquisition and ergonomic design of office furnishings across regional and field locations.
• Collaborate with regional teams to develop annual capital and operating budgets for real estate and operational initiatives..
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with international and local building codes, fire safety regulations, and HSQE  standards (e.g., IBC, NFPA, , ADA, MEPS, EPBD, etc.).
• Continuously identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and enhanced workplace efficiency.

What You Will Need

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, or Business.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Typically requires 5+ years of experience in real estate acquisition, project management, facilities operations, or related fields.
• Supervisory experience is a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple geographies and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing lease transactions and vendor contracts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with health, safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

It would be nice if you had: 

A PMP

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to a Director level position or above.