Real Estate Manager APAC

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 380,000 - 508,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Penang is seeking a Real Estate Manager to lead real estate administration and capital projects in the APAC region. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in real estate and strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Responsibilities include managing portfolio, negotiating leases, and collaborating with regional teams. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and responsibility within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate, lease administration, or facilities management.
• Extensive knowledge of lease documents and real estate transactions.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate administration and capital project programs.
• Develop and execute real estate strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage regional real estate portfolio, including lease agreements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

BS Degree in related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Real Estate Manager APAC, you will lead real estate administration and capital project programs that will build a culture of employee health & safety and good corporate stewardship. Collaborating with employees and business leaders across the organization, this role will focus on understanding the local and regional business strategies and space needs to ensure facilities are functional, compliant, and scalable. Reporting to the Director of Global Real Estate, this position will actively support all APAC growth and consolidation initiatives within the region to assure proper implementation/alignment of policies, procedures and programs that promote well managed and well-maintained properties.

In this role, you will:

• Build and foster regional business unit relationships with local team and leadership within assigned region
• Develop and execute MKS’ real estate strategy in alignment with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities to optimize the real estate portfolio, including lease renewals, relocations, consolidations, and expansions
• Manage regional real estate portfolio, including owned and leased properties, negotiating lease agreements, purchase contracts, and other real estate transactions
• Prepare financial analyses, including cost-benefit analyses, lease vs. buy analyses, and financial modeling for real estate transactions
• Monitor real estate operating expenses and budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Coordinate real estate projects, including site selection, design, construction, and relocation along with capital projects, leasehold improvements and other facility initiatives aligned with corporate strategies
• Responsible for being the core team member to provide and advise workplace expertise to the regional sites on Real Estate projects and partner with site operation heads and facilities functions to support objectives
• Establish occupancy strategies, planning, and utilization of space
• Work closely and collaboratively with the team of other regional Real Estate Managers to support the geographical expansion of the region and development of the MKS strategic plan. Includes working with outside Real Estate brokers, consultants, agencies and specialists as may be needed regionally to shore up technical or specific knowledge gaps in support of noted capital projects and leasehold improvements. Some support of projects outside APAC may be required
• Support development of and manage MKS standard programs and policies (operational and capital), such as branding and space/furniture standards.
• Manage and develop budgets for APAC Real Estate and Facility programs and initiatives; be accountable within a global budget and oversee monthly and annual financial reporting
• Own monthly management review process to ensure metrics and KPI targets are met

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• BS Degree in related field with 7+ years of experience in related areas; real estate, lease administration, construction project management, facilities management etc.
• Active and dynamic communicator; someone who likes building and fostering trust and relationships in person and virtually
• Extensive knowledge of lease documents, principles and practices relating to real estate transactions.
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus.
• Highly skilled in PowerPoint and Excel with strong presentation skills.
• Individual who likes solving challenges, looks for solutions and has a willingness to step out of their comfort zone.
• Success in this role is highly dependent on the ability to collaborate and develop great working relationships with BU leads, individual country site management, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25% within APAC; occasionally to the US/EMEA as may be needed