Manager, Enterprise Property Group

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development support

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai is seeking an experienced real estate manager to lead the development and management of its portfolio across the Americas. The role emphasizes strategic planning, negotiation, and financial analysis, demanding over 8 years of expertise in real estate transactions and project management.

This is a dynamic opportunity that offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative culture, all while contributing to sustainability initiatives within the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate transaction management, with exposure to multiple markets.
• Proven track record in site selection, leasing, acquisitions, and project management.
• Strong financial modeling and ROI analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of real estate portfolio.
• Negotiate new leases and renewals.
• Analyze market trends for site selection.

Skills

Real-estate transaction management

Financial acumen

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Project management software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

SAP RE

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, execution, and optimization of real‑estate portfolio across the Americas.
• Provide strategic recommendations and implement real‑estate plans aligned with JCI’s goals: occupancy planning, portfolio optimization, cost and growth targets.
• Manage 3rd‑party transaction team, broker selection, and subject‑matter experts.
• Track and ensure zero missed delivery dates across the portfolio.
• Negotiate new leases and renewals to secure favorable terms.
• Lead project initiation, scope definition, prioritization, and adherence to customer‑driven priorities and milestones.
• Analyze market trends and prepare business cases for site selection and portfolio moves.
• Manage tenant improvements, landlord relationships, and lease administration to optimize total cost of occupancy.
• Coordinate capital‑project program management with owners, sponsors, design teams, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, regulators, and internal leaders.
• Ensure constructability, consistency of standards, BIM coordination, commissioning, and handover requirements across sites.
• Monitor project progress, resolve blockers, and keep schedules on target.
• Ensure safety, compliance with local codes, sustainability targets, and brand standards.
• Prepare and maintain capital expenditure, operating budgets, and rolling forecasts; track ROI, NPV, IRR.
• Monitor cost‑center performance, variance analysis, and procurement strategies; implement cost controls and value engineering.
• Own real‑estate dashboards and reporting for regional leaders and global stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Facilities, and Operations to align real‑estate activities with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain relationships with external brokers, developers, owners, architects, contractors, and facility managers.
• Communicate project status, risks, and financial implications to senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to local laws, zoning, building codes, and contract laws across markets.
• Support ESG goals: energy efficiency, green‑building certifications, responsible sourcing and supply‑chain risk management.
• Collaborate on governance processes, standards, and playbooks; promote best practices and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop junior team members or cross‑functional colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in real‑estate transaction management, development, or project management with exposure to multiple markets in the Americas.
• Proven track record in site selection, leasing, acquisitions, and end‑to‑end project management of capital improvements.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, financial modeling, ROI analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficiency with real‑estate and project‑management software (Yardi, MRI, SAP RE, Procore, MS Project/Primavera, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to work across time zones and willingness to travel regionally (~25% travel).
• Preferred: bachelor’s in real estate, finance, construction management, architecture or related field; MBA or advanced degree; certifications such as PMP, LEEDAP, or CCIM.
• Fluency in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Flexible work arrangements and support for professional development.
• Opportunity to lead high‑impact real‑estate and capital projects across a large, diverse region.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture and exposure to global leadership.
• Competitive bonus plan tied to individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Support for ESG, sustainability, and zero‑harm safety policy.

EEO Statement

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please refer to the company’s accommodation policy.