Commercial Real Estate Coordinator

Dutch Bros Coffee; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch Bros Coffee is seeking a Real Estate Manager to lead site selection, manage projects from initiation through shop openings, and build strong ties with HQ, brokers, landlords and developers. This role requires independent work, top organization, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset.

Travel up to 40% of the time within the market, eligible for remote work in Arizona, and collaboration with legal and design teams to ensure timely openings that align with growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate experience required.
• Knowledge of build-to-suits, leases, land use and development processes is a plus.
• Travel by driving up to 40% of the time.
• Remote work eligibility in Arizona is available.

Responsibilities

• Site Selection and Evaluation within territories.
• Maintain Real Estate Market Knowledge to target opportunities.
• Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance for properties.
• Foster relationships with HQ, brokers, landlords and developers.
• Lead Project Management from LOI to shop openings.

Skills

Site Selection

Real Estate Knowledge

Relationship Building

Project Management

Legal & Regulatory Familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

Job description

At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company.

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing and facilitating projects through the site selection process, into design, and supporting through shop opening.

In addition, this position will foster relationships with HQ departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords, Build-To-Suit Developers and vendors in a manner consistent with Dutch Bros’ values.

The Real Estate Manager must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, have outstanding organizational skills, adapt easily to change, and be able to meet stringent deadlines. This person must be a tenacious project manager that is task-oriented and follows through in order to manage their market territory efficiently. Above all else, this person serves as a Director of First Impressions by having a positive attitude and outlook on life and exemplifying the Dutch Creed.

Secure sites at a level to meet company growth goals each year (lease signed, site approved, plans started, and shops opened):

• Utilizes GIS system for demographic and modeling information to develop a growth plan as well as gain industry knowledge and experience
• Maintains awareness of all site opportunities in market areas
• Negotiates LOIs and assists in lease negotiations when needed with legal team, franchise partner and landlord, as applicable
• Reviews and Completes Real Estate Committee (REC) Presentation to ensure adequate information is distributed to the REC for final review and acceptance/rejection
• Uses field site review time to continue education of Franchisees and Operating Partners in effective site selection
• Completes field review of all sites submitted by Franchisees and Operating Partners in defined territory within a prescribed time frame, as applicable
• Partners with construction to aid in communications with landlords/developers as well as meeting deadlines and financial feasibility

Open new Markets each year as directed by the Real Estate Committee:

• Maintains network of brokers to assist with site acquisition in all target development markets
• Provides growth plans as a roadmap for company and franchise partner development

Foster relationships with HQ departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords and vendors in a manner consistent with DB values:

• Maintains continual communication with HQ departments to keep them aware of site opportunities and assist with their development needs
• Utilizes ICSC, Retail Live and other retail conferences to educate outside partners on site requirements and help source site opportunities to fulfill development efforts

• Site Selection and Evaluation
• Real Estate Market Knowledge
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Relationship Building
• Project Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, required
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate-related experience, required
• Knowledge of build-to suits, leases, land use, development processes, building permits, and construction project management is a plus
• This position requires driving, a minimum of 40% of time will be spent traveling
• This position is eligible for remote work in Arizona.
• Occasionally move or lift office items
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Ability to read and write in English in order to process paperwork and follow up on any actions necessary
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computers, and office equipment

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!