Corporate Real Estate Manager

KMC Solutions; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to exclusive pantry (MadMax)

Diverse learning & growth

Cloud HR platform (Sprout)

Above standard leaves

Job summary

KMC Solutions seeks a Portfolio and Acquisitions Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure new commercial real estate opportunities across the Philippines and selected international markets. You will lead end-to-end site acquisition, market research, negotiations, financial modeling, and investor-ready presentations.

The role requires building relationships with developers, owners, landlords, asset managers, and investment funds while driving the expansion roadmap and long-term portfolio goals.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and evaluating office/leased opportunities.
• Ability to build and present investment briefs and memos.
• Strong analytical skills for ROI, IRR, NPV, and cash flow analyses.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new office, managed office, coworking, BTS, and commercial properties.
• Lead broker/landlord relations to negotiate lease terms and incentives.
• Develop and maintain an active acquisition pipeline and market reports.
• Prepare Board-ready investment memos and presentations.
• Coordinate due diligence with legal, technical, and financial stakeholders.

Skills

Market research

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Make your next big career move by applying as KMC Solutions' next PORTFOLIO AND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER!

The Portfolio & Acquisitions Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing new commercial real estate opportunities that support KMC Solutions' growth strategy across the Philippines and selected international markets.

The role will lead the end-to-end site acquisition process, including market research, broker and landlord engagement, commercial negotiations, financial modeling, competitor benchmarking, investment analysis, and preparation of Board of Directors approval presentations.

The successful candidate will act as KMC's primary representative in evaluating new lease opportunities, ensuring that every transaction aligns with the company's financial objectives, expansion strategy, operational requirements, and long-term portfolio goals.

On top of your salary, here are the exciting benefits you can look forward to:

• You’ll be interacting with key players such as C-level executives from enterprise-level organizations which can expand your skills and network.
• Making sound decision-making and flexibility to ensure team dynamics and productivity.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Access to KMC's exclusive pantry (MadMax Coffee, Fresh Fridge)
• Diverse learning & growth opportunities
• Accessible Cloud HR platform (Sprout)
• Above standard leaves

The main responsibilities of a PORTFOLIO AND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER include:

• Identify and source new office, managed office, coworking, BTS (Build-to-Suit), and commercial property opportunities.
• Build relationships with:
• Property developers
• Building owners
• Landlords
• Asset managers
• Investment funds
• Create and maintain an active acquisition pipeline.
• Conduct preliminary site assessments and feasibility reviews.
• Evaluate opportunities for:
• New KMC centers
• Expansion floors
• BTS projects
• Acquisition pipeline tracker
• Market opportunity reports
• Site recommendation memos
• Annual expansion roadmap

2. Broker & Landlord Management

• Manage key brokerage relationships including CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Leechiu, Santos Knight Frank, Prime Philippines, Savills, and independent brokerage firms.
• Negotiate:
• Lease rates
• Rent-free periods
• Fit-out contributions
• Escalation clauses
• Security deposits
• Expansion rights
• Renewal options
• Exclusivity arrangements
• Drive competitive tension among landlords to secure the best commercial terms.

KPI

• Occupancy cost savings achieved
• Rent reduction achieved versus asking rates
• Landlord incentive value secured
• Lead comprehensive market analysis for all proposed acquisitions.
• Conduct Research On
• Market vacancy rates
• Rental trends
• Business district performance
• Competitor locations
• Occupancy trends
• Demand drivers
• Client sector growth trends

Competitor Analysis

Track:

• IWG / Regus
• WeWork
• The Executive Centre
• Servcorp
• Clock In
• Acceler8
• Common Ground
• JustCo
• Other local flexible workspace operators
• Quarterly Market Intelligence Report
• Competitor Scorecards

4. Financial Analysis & Investment Evaluation

Develop financial models supporting all lease acquisitions.

Build and Maintain

ROI Analysis

• Capital investment required
• Fit-out cost analysis
• Furniture and equipment investment
• Technology investment
• Working capital requirements
• ROI
• IRR
• NPV
• Payback Period
• Cash-on-Cash Return
• Sensitivity Analysis

Commercial Assumptions

• Occupancy assumptions
• Revenue forecasts
• Operating expense projections
• Investment Memorandum
• Sensitivity Analysis Dashboard

5. Board of Directors Approval Process

Serve as project lead for all real estate investment approval requests.

Prepare executive-level Board presentations incorporating:

Executive Summary

• Strategic rationale
• Opportunity overview
• Recommended action

Market Analysis

• Micro-market assessment
• Demand analysis

Site Evaluation

• Building profile
• Accessibility
• Infrastructure assessment

Commercial Summary

• Lease terms
• Incentives secured
• ROI
• IRR
• NPV
• Payback period

Strategic Impact

• Market share opportunities
• Long-term expansion value
• Board Approval Deck
• Executive Investment Memo
• Coordinate legal, technical, financial, and commercial due diligence.
• Validate:
• Zoning compliance
• Building certifications
• Building operating performance
• Identify transaction risks and mitigation plans.