Real Estate Portfolio & Property Manager - North America & UK

GEA Germany GmbH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays and 136 hours PTO

401(k) employer match 7%

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings/ Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group in the United States seeks a senior Real Estate Portfolio lead to coordinate NAM and UK property strategies, optimize the portfolio, and drive sustainability programs. The role requires multi-site experience, strong stakeholder management, and a hands-on, executive-facing approach.

You will collaborate across HR, Finance, Legal, EHS, Operations and IT, ensuring timely permits and cost controls while guiding space planning, negotiations, and governance for NAM facilities and warehouses.

Qualifications

• Master's in engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related.
• Min. 8 years experience in corporate real estate portfolio, property and construction management.
• Exposure to multi-site operations across NAM and UK.
• Experience with factories and warehouses required.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance in India.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; CAD knowledge a plus.
• Strong execution, relationship aptitude, and ability to work with Executives.

Responsibilities

• Implement NAM and UK real estate strategy to improve efficiency and quality of the regional portfolio.
• Support stakeholders in finding the best property solutions aligned with portfolio strategy.
• Support the implementation of sustainability and decarbonization targets in Real Estate.
• Prepare business cases for new sites, lease renewals, and capacity changes.
• Track lease terms, renewals, escalations, and manage landlord relationships.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Legal, EHS, Operations and IT; report to executives.
• Oversee compliance with EHS norms, authorities, and service agreements.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CAD software

Education

Master's in engineering/Architecture/Real Estate or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well‑established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses

Responsibilities / Tasks

This position is required to be out of one of our following offices: Frisco, TX, Janesville, WI, or Romeoville, IL offices.

• Implementation of North America (NAM ) and UK real estate strategy to improve efficiency and quality of the regional property portfolio
• Support the GEA Stakeholders in finding the best property solutions in alignment with the GEA portfolio strategy
• Support the implementation of the GEA sustainability and decarbonization targets in Real Estate
• Preparation of Real Estate scenarios analysis and summaries to be reported to key stakeholders at executive level
• Act in alignment with the VP REE and CMD to achieve the property portfolio targets and KPIs
• Ensure alignment with divisional budget and optimization targets.
• Ongoing cooperation with GEA HR, Finance, Legal, EHS, Operations and IT, among others
• Provide leadership reporting and recommendations
• Update and report of relevant data and metrics in the organization in alignment with the CMD and VP REE.

Portfolio (NAM +UK) & Property Management (NAM)

• Prepare business cases for new sites, lease renewals, capacity changes
• Track lease terms, renewals, escalations, and manage landlord relationships
• Manage and optimize GEA NAM and UK real estate portfolio across offices, factories, warehouses incl. negotiations of freehold, leasehold, footprint and cost efficiency projects a. o. Support lease and service contract negotiations
• Support space planning, consolidation, expansion, relocation, or exit decisions in alignment with business targets and considering the GEA REE workplace and construction standards
• Responsible for clarifications with the landlord, local stakeholders and local authorities
• Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, consultants and local authorities
• Administration of regional day-to-day property management issues in NAM
• Oversee implement standard requirements for offices, manufacturing plants and warehouses
• Manage statutory compliance requirements specifically with EHS norms, municipal, local authorities’ rules and other applicable norms and coordinate with authorities and consultants.
• Ensure timely permits, licenses, renewals, and documentation Guidance and overseeing Facility Management standards in NAM with GEA FM-Teams
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements with local facility & QHSE managers
• Control project and property costs; validate contracts and invoices
• Support lease, project and service contract negotiations.
• Construction Management in NAM: Support new facilities, footprint optimizations, construction projects overseeing and governance
• Responsible for clarifications with the local stakeholders, general planners, general constructors and authorities
• Manage site readiness & statutory construction compliance specifically
• Manage Construction projects focusing on cost control and sustainability
• Support tenders in alignment with local teams and Indirect Procurement
• Coordination of general planners, general constructors and sub-contractors
• Ensure timely execution, permits, licenses, renewals, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements Real Estate capex and sustainability capex budgets and invoicing controlling.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Master's in engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related.
• Min. 8 years experience in corporate real estate portfolio, property and construction management.
• Exposure to multi‑site operations across NAM and UK.
• Experience with factories and warehouses required.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance in India.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word (Knowledge of CAD applications are considered a plus).
• Strong operational execution, flexibility, proactivity, relationship aptitude, team working and ability to approach Executives.
• Hands‑on, solution‑oriented approach.
• Vendor management and financial discipline.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English speaking is mandatory.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 - $145,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.