Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Strategy

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson in Minneapolis is seeking a Director of Corporate Real Estate to lead the strategy and operational management of our portfolio of offices and facilities. You will drive site selection, lease negotiations, budgeting, and facilities optimization to align with business goals while delivering cost efficiency and exemplary spaces.

The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership, and hands-on experience with hybrid workplace programs, sustainability reporting, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate real estate, workplace services, or facilities management with 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong financial management for budgets and capital planning.
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills for large, complex leases.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and team development abilities.
• Strategic thinker able to translate business needs into plans for flexible, hybrid workplaces.
• Experience with workplace technology platforms and sustainability reporting tools.
• Deep knowledge of lease administration and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate strategy, site selection, and lease negotiations across the portfolio.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align facilities strategy with business goals.
• Optimize footprint for efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration.
• Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, and partners.
• Conduct market research to inform opportunities.
• Develop budgets for facilities operations and leases; track compliance.
• Provide performance metrics and leadership updates.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and carbon footprint tracking.
• Oversee facilities, health and safety, security, and day-to-day office services.
• Mentor a high-performing workplace team.
• Manage construction and capital projects across locations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Vendor management

Team mentorship

Hybrid workplace design

Technology platforms

Sustainability reporting tools

Tools

Lease administration software

Job description

Mortenson in Minneapolis is seeking a Director of Corporate Real Estate to lead the strategy and operational management of our portfolio of offices and facilities. You will drive site selection, lease negotiations, budgeting, and facilities optimization to align with business goals while delivering cost efficiency and exemplary spaces.

The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership, and hands-on experience with hybrid workplace programs, sustainability reporting, and vendor management.