Real Estate Portfolio Manager
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Real Estate Portfolio Manager
Location: Chicago IL 60642 (Remote OK; Chicago preferred)
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Summary
Seeking a Real Estate Portfolio Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for real estate strategy and execution across a laboratory-focused portfolio (primarily North America). This role leads portfolio planning transaction management lease negotiations and cost optimization while partnering with business leaders and third-party providers to deliver high-quality real estate services.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute portfolio strategies aligned with business objectives
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Manage real estate transactions including leases acquisitions and dispositions
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Oversee third-party providers using KPIs and governance frameworks
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Own total cost of occupancy metrics and portfolio performance reporting
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Lead capital and operating budget planning
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Ensure compliance with real estate governance and internal standards
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Manage landlord relationships and serve as escalation point for regional issues
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Partner cross-functionally within REFM and business leadership
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred
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5 years of experience in corporate real estate transaction or portfolio management
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Strong lease negotiation and contract management skills
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Experience managing outsourced providers and KPIs
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Budgeting experience (capital and operating)
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Strong stakeholder management leadership and communication skills
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Familiarity with real estate systems and portfolio analytics tools
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Portfolio Management
- Microsoft Word
- Asset Management
- Yardi
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
- DocuSign
- Property Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Google Suite
