Lease Administration Manager

KMS Kenco Management Services, LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics seeks a Senior Real Estate Manager to guide real estate initiatives across North America. You will lead site selection, lease negotiations, and cross-functional coordination to support growth, new facilities, and cost-effective solutions.

The role requires 10 years CRE experience, broker licensure, and strong Excel skills, in a fast-paced 3PL setting. You will collaborate with leadership and operations to optimize portfolio performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate or related field preferred.
• 10 years corporate and commercial real estate experience required with at least two years in 3PL or distribution warehousing preferred.
• TN affiliate broker real estate license required or willingness to obtain license within first year of employment.
• CCIM or MCR designation preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to organize and manage time.
• Experience in fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate market intelligence, surveys, site selection and pricing during RFPs.
• Negotiate incentives, tax abatements, leases, amendments, renewals and terminations.
• Manage lease administration and document control (Costar, certificates, estoppels).
• Oversee rent payments, financial analysis, rent roll, audits, budgets and capex requests.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulations and environmental standards.
• Monitor vacant space and report key metrics (sq ft, cost exposure).
• Manage 3rd party brokers, contractors, consultants and outside counsel.
• Lead real estate aspects during M&A due diligence and post-close integration.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership, Sales, Operations, Counsel, Risk, PM, Security.

Skills

Real estate

Office suite

Time management

Cross-functional

Negotiation

Self-directed

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

TN broker license

CCIM or MCR

Tools

Costar

Lease software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Senior Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing and executing real estate initiatives across a portfolio of logistics and warehouse facilities in North America. Working within a fast-paced third-party logistics (3PL) environment, this role supports customer growth, new facility development, and real estate strategy to ensure scalable, cost-effective site solutions. The Senior Manager will handle lease negotiations, site selection, and cross-functional coordination to support operations, business development, and facility expansions.

Functions

• Responsible for real estate market intelligence, surveys, site selection and pricing during the RFP process Evaluate location criteria including labor, access to transportation corridors, proximity to customer hubs, and building specs
• Negotiate incentives and tax abatements with local, county and state municipalities, letter of intents, leases, amendments, renewals and termination agreements.
• Manage lease administration activities, including but not limited to, lease abstraction into Costar Lease Management software, critical date tracking and reporting, maintaining applicable legal documents and pertinent information in the system and lease files. (i.e. certificates of insurance, amendments, SNDA’s, estoppel certificates, letters, etc.), landlord and developer relationships.
• Manage all financial activities, including rent payments, financial analysis, rent roll creation, annual reconciliation audit, budget and forecast reporting and capital expenditure requests.
• Ensure all real estate practices adhere to corporate policies, local regulations and environmental standards
• Oversee vacant space within the portfolio and report key metrics such as sq ft, cost exposure
• Manage 3rd party real estate brokers, contractors, consultants and outside counsel supporting Kenco corporate real estate.
• Partner as a real estate lead during M&A transactions – conducting due diligence on acquired real estate leases and post close integration activities
• Partner with cross-functional business units – Senior Leadership, Sales, Operations, In-house Counsel, Risk Management, Project Management and Security.
• Oversee vendors and service agreements/addendums and prepare bids as necessary; perform regular performance audits of all vendors and/or service contractors.
• Support facility retrofits, tenant improvements, and build-outs to meet specific customer and operational needs.
• Support in budgeting, forecasting and ongoing variance reporting.
• Assists in special real estate projects as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate or another related discipline preferred.
• 10years of corporate and commercial real estate experience required with at least two years of experience in third-party logistics or distribution warehousing preferred.
• TN affiliate broker real estate license required or willingness to obtain license within first year of employment.
• CCIM or MCR designation preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Self-directed with demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage time.
• Experience in producing results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce and cross functionally to build strong internal partnerships.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing projects/priorities.

Benefits offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Kenco

Kenco is a Great Place to Work® certified company, a recognition driven by the feedback and experiences of our associates and one that reflects our people-first culture. Every day, our people push our business forward. Our dedicated workforce has been a cornerstone of our culture and an essential part of what makes Kenco so special. From the distribution floor to the boardroom, we are committed to inclusivity in our workforce, ensuring every one of our associates is empowered to have their voices heard. Through our diverse backgrounds, we’re able to leverage the strengths of every team member to devise creative solutions to any on- and off-site challenge—making Kenco a unified community where our people can grow together and make us stronger every day.