Global Facilities & CRE Leader: Strategy & Execution

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Global Head of Facilities & Corporate Real Estate to set the long-term strategy for a scalable global workplace portfolio, oversee operations, and lead a cross-functional team.

This executive will manage real estate planning, space utilization, capital projects, vendor relationships, and risk, while partnering with senior leaders to align workplace needs with growth and workforce evolution.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of facilities or CRE in a large multi-office org.
• Experience directing strategy, planning, and governance for workplaces.
• Strong financial stewardship and cost control across budgets.

Responsibilities

• Set long-term vision for global facilities and translate strategy into operating plans.
• Oversee space planning, portfolio management, and capital projects.
• Direct day-to-day facilities performance and ensure service quality across locations.
• Lead vendor relationships, contracts, and performance management.
• Partner with senior leaders to align workplace strategy with growth and workforce needs.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Corporate real estate strategy

Budget & finance oversight

Vendor management

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Connect Search, LLC in Chicago, IL seeks a Global Head of Facilities & Corporate Real Estate to set the long-term strategy for a scalable global workplace portfolio, oversee operations, and lead a cross-functional team.

This executive will manage real estate planning, space utilization, capital projects, vendor relationships, and risk, while partnering with senior leaders to align workplace needs with growth and workforce evolution.