Real Estate Portfolio Director – Chicago & National

CIBC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Incentive pay

Banking benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

CIBC in Chicago is seeking a Director, Real Estate Management to lead a defined U.S. corporate real estate portfolio.

You will oversee transactions, workplace planning, design, construction, facilities operations, lease administration, and vendor partnerships, and you will manage a team and third‑party partners on-site full-time. You will collaborate with business leaders to align real estate decisions with growth, regulatory requirements, and financial objectives, while driving efficient

Qualifications

• Certified facilities professional with relevant accreditations.
• Experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and leases.
• Strong budgeting, risk management, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and day-to-day management of a defined U.S. corporate real estate portfolio, focused on Chicago and national locations.
• Direct workplace design, space planning, and project delivery across the portfolio.
• Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and vendor relationships to ensure safe, efficient sites.
• Manage budgeting, lease administration, and approvals with brokers and engineers.
• Collaborate across business lines to align real estate with growth and regulatory needs.

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

IFMA Certification

BOMA Real Property Administrator

CoreNet Master of Corporate Real Estate

5–10 years corporate real estate experience

Job description

CIBC in Chicago is seeking a Director, Real Estate Management to lead a defined U.S. corporate real estate portfolio.

You will oversee transactions, workplace planning, design, construction, facilities operations, lease administration, and vendor partnerships, and you will manage a team and third‑party partners on-site full-time. You will collaborate with business leaders to align real estate decisions with growth, regulatory requirements, and financial objectives, while driving efficient