Director of Real Estate and Workplace

PTC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Real Estate and Workplace to oversee operations across North America. This role involves strategic planning, managing projects, and ensuring excellent workplace environments. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate real estate, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate real estate or workplace management.
• Experience with sustainability and ESG data collection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning for North American locations.
• Manage vendors and service providers, ensuring adherence to budgets.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

BMS systems

Project Management Tools

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Job Overview

The Director of Real Estate and Workplace oversees PTC’s locations across North America, including the headquarters in Boston’s Seaport district. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, budgeting, strategic planning, projects, and supervising Workplace Experience professionals to create excellent environments for employees through innovative office design and service-oriented operations. The role also involves overseeing construction, design, and relocation projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.

Responsibilities

1. Partner with Site Leaders and Workplace Experience Managers to maintain consistency across North American offices.
2. Oversee preventative maintenance programs for each location.
3. Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
4. Manage all facilities-related operational expenses and capital expenditures, ensuring adherence to budgets.
5. Handle subtenant requests and services.
6. Manage vendors and service providers, acting as the owner’s representative in managing architects, engineers, contractors, and permit expeditors.
7. Ensure vendor partners meet contractual service levels and operate as an extension of the team.
8. Support other departments with office-wide initiatives and cultural events.

Skills and Knowledge

1. Strong team player with the ability to identify and implement cross-functional improvements.
2. Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
3. Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across all organizational levels.
4. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment with urgency.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, BMS systems, and project management tools.

Experience and Qualifications

1. Proven ability to foster effective teamwork and create team values.
2. Experience with sustainability and ESG data collection.
3. High integrity and trustworthiness with sensitive information.
4. Data-driven decision-making skills, including space utilization analysis and cost-saving identification.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, or related field.
2. 5-7 years of experience in corporate real estate or workplace management.
3. Knowledge of office construction and project management.
4. Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Strategy/Planning, General Business
• Industries: Software Development, IT, Real Estate