Real Estate Senior Consultant

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks a Real Estate Senior Consultant to advise the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate on organizational effectiveness and strategic guidance for the Real Estate team. This role leads complex projects and partners with leadership to assess structure, staffing, workflows, and resource needs.

As a strategic partner, you will drive operational improvements, knowledge transfer, and practical solutions that strengthen accountability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree may be required.
• 8 years of relevant experience required; 12+ years preferred.
• Experience with medical or higher education real estate functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate on organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and support complex Real Estate projects and initiatives.
• Assess organizational structure, workforce capacity, operations, staffing, workflows, and resource needs.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and project leadership to improve accountability and continuity.
• Drive workforce readiness and knowledge transfer during departmental transition.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in relevant field may be required

Job description

Job Title: Real Estate Senior Consultant

Department: Administration and Planning | Planning Architecture and Real Estate Physical Space and Capital Planning

The Real Estate Senior Consultant (Real Estate Specialist 5) serves as a senior advisor to the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) regarding the organizational effectiveness of the Real Estate team and also serves as a direct advisor to the Real Estate team within PARE, providing strategic guidance and leadership to support long-term success. The position partners with departmental leadership and key stakeholders to assess organizational structure, workforce capacity, operations, staffing, workflows, resource needs, and effectiveness.

The Real Estate Senior Consultant leads and supports complex projects that advance Real Estate priorities and goals. The position assesses critical Real Estate functions, develops and implements operational improvements, completes advanced project work, and develops and recommends strategic initiatives that strengthen collaboration, accountability, organizational continuity, and effectiveness.

As a strategic partner, the position provides analysis, recommendations, and project leadership. Working closely with leadership and staff, the consultant leads and supports projects, workforce readiness and knowledge transfer efforts, and develops and implements practical solutions that improve organizational capacity, workload management, and the successful delivery of Real Estate programs and projects during a period of departmental transition and reorganization.

This temporary position is established to support operational continuity, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and advance key Real Estate initiatives and active projects. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Planning, Architecture and Real Estate.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Advanced degree in relevant field may be required. 8 years of relevant experience required. 12 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

Understanding of existing university financial structures and policies. Minimum of four years of experience working directly with medical or higher ed real estate functions.

Target Salary Range: $160,000-$170,000

Temporary Position

Location: Gateway D (0865) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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