Chief Real Estate & Workplace Officer

GuideWell; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement Savings Plan with employer

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

GuideWell seeks an accomplished executive to lead real estate strategy, facilities, and corporate services across its Florida portfolio. The role shapes the long-term portfolio, drives major capital projects, and partners with Finance to optimize economic value while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will manage global teams, leverage workplace analytics, and deliver strategic leadership to enhance employee experience and operational resilience in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior operations or executive leadership roles in real estate or facilities.
• 5+ years leading large, multidisciplinary teams in global structures.
• Proven P&L management and multi-site oversight.
• Deep knowledge of portfolio strategy, risk management, and capital allocation.
• Experience with workplace analytics and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term enterprise real estate portfolio strategy aligned with 3–5 year plans.
• Lead portfolio optimization across owned, leased, and managed properties to maximize value.
• Direct major capital programs and workplace transformations from strategy to execution.
• Lead large-scale real estate transactions including acquisitions and lease negotiations.
• Identify cost reductions, productivity improvements, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Partner with Finance to evaluate portfolio economics and ROI.
• Monitor market trends and translate insights into portfolio strategies.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance reporting for executive review.

Skills

Senior operations

Multidisciplinary teams

P&L management

Real estate portfolio

Physical security

Executive protection

Crisis management

Workplace strategy

Sustainability

Workplace analytics

Governance frameworks

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Matrixed organizations

Leadership development

Budget management

ROI analysis

Executive communication

Board presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, finance

Job description

GuideWell seeks an accomplished executive to lead real estate strategy, facilities, and corporate services across its Florida portfolio. The role shapes the long-term portfolio, drives major capital projects, and partners with Finance to optimize economic value while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will manage global teams, leverage workplace analytics, and deliver strategic leadership to enhance employee experience and operational resilience in a hybrid work