Director Real Estate Management

CIBC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Benefits program

Vacation offering

Wellbeing support

MomentMakers recognition

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a Director of Real Estate Management in Chicago to lead the corporate real estate portfolio across the United States. You will oversee strategy, planning and delivery of real estate transactions, workplace planning, and vendor partnerships to meet business and regulatory objectives.

You will manage a team, collaborate with enterprise partners, and ensure projects are delivered efficiently with a focus on client and team member experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace strategy or related field, with strong knowledge of leases, contracts, construction documents, building operations and financial analysis.
• Certified facilities professional credentials (IFMA, BOMA, CoreNet) are assets.
• Experience leading corporate real estate strategy, lease administration, facilities management, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Real estate strategy and portfolio management – lead US corporate real estate strategy, oversee site selection, acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, portfolio optimization.
• Workplace planning and project delivery – direct workplace design, space planning, architecture, furniture, interior fit-out, and end-to-end delivery of real estate projects.
• Operations and facilities leadership – oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance, building systems, and occupant services.
• Financial and vendor management – manage budgeting, financial reporting, lease administration, vendor payments and approvals; partner with brokers and service providers.
• Cross-functional partnership and governance – collaborate with leaders across lines of business and enterprise real estate teams to secure approvals.
• People leadership – lead and develop a high-performing team with accountability and risk management.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Budget Processes

Client Service

Contract Performance Management

Corporate Real Estate

Innovation Strategies

Leadership

People Management

Procurement Services

Strategic Objectives

Vendor Contract Negotiations

Education

Certified Facility Manager (IFMA)

Real Property Administrator (BOMA)

Master of Corporate Real Estate (CoreNet)

Job description

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

Job Description

CIBC US provides tailored commercial banking, commercial real estate banking, private wealth management, personal and small business financial solutions, and cross-border banking services to clients with North American operations. As Director, Real Estate Management, you’ll lead the strategy, planning, delivery, and ongoing management of CIBC’s corporate real estate portfolio across the United States. You’ll oversee real estate transactions, workplace planning, design, construction, facilities operations, lease administration, and vendor partnerships to ensure our spaces support business needs today and into the future. In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with business leaders and enterprise partners to align real estate decisions with growth plans, regulatory requirements, and financial objectives. You’ll also lead a team and third-party partners, ensuring projects and operations are delivered efficiently, thoughtfully, and with a strong focus on client and team member experience.

To successfully perform the work, you will be on-site full-time.

How you’ll succeed

• Real estate strategy and portfolio management - Lead the US corporate real estate strategy by assessing business needs, market trends, workplace standards, and growth plans. Oversee site selection, acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, lease restructuring, and portfolio optimization.
• Workplace planning and project delivery - Direct workplace design, space planning, architecture, furniture, and interior fit-out initiatives. Lead the end-to-end delivery of real estate projects, including planning, design development, construction documentation, contractor sourcing, negotiations, and project execution.
• Operations and facilities leadership - Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance across the portfolio, including building systems, landlord relationships, housekeeping, landscaping, mailroom services, office support, and occupant services. Ensure sites are safe, effective, and aligned with business and client needs.
• Financial and vendor management - Manage short- and long-term budgeting, financial reporting, lease administration, vendor payments, and real estate-related approvals. Build strong partnerships with brokers, architects, engineers, contractors, and service providers to deliver quality outcomes and strong value.
• Cross-functional partnership and governance - Collaborate with leaders across lines of business, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Technology, Security, Human Resources, and enterprise real estate teams to support projects, business continuity, and regulatory alignment. Present recommendations and secure approvals for key real estate initiatives.
• People leadership - Lead and develop a high-performing team while creating an environment of accountability, collaboration, and strong risk management. Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to employees and third-party partners to support successful delivery across the function.

Who you are

• You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You can demonstrate experience in corporate real estate strategy, lease administration, facilities management, workplace planning, design and construction delivery, budgeting, and vendor management. It’s an asset if you have experience leading tenant improvement, ground-up, and technology-related workplace projects in a complex corporate environment.
• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing in a relevant designation such as Certified Facility Manager (IFMA), Real Property Administrator (BOMA), or Master of Corporate Real Estate (CoreNet). It’s an asset if you hold more than one industry-recognized real estate or facilities credential.
• You have relevant experience. You bring 5+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace strategy, or a related field, with strong knowledge of leases, contracts, construction documents, building operations, and financial analysis.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [e-mail]
• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

IL-Chicago, 120 S LaSalle St Fl 5

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

40

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Budget Processes, Client Service, Contract Performance Management, Corporate Real Estate, Innovation Strategies, Leadership, People Management, Procurement Services, Strategic Objectives, Vendor Contract Negotiations