Regional Real Estate Leader - Strategy & Leases

DRiV; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV is seeking a Director of Real Estate to lead regional strategies, portfolio development, and transaction oversight in alignment with Global Purchasing. The role drives cost efficiency, compliance, and operational continuity across multiple sites, with budget accountability and senior‑level influence.

The position requires a decade of real estate leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of managing complex multi‑site portfolios within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional real estate strategy aligned with business plans and Global Purchasing priorities.
• Lead regional portfolio planning for owned, leased, and other properties.
• Translate needs into prioritized portfolio and workplace plans.
• Establish regional objectives, work plans, standards, governance, and metrics.
• Lead market analysis, financial evaluations, and due diligence for regional decisions.
• Direct lease negotiations and dispositions with internal teams and advisors.
• Oversee lease administration, rent reviews, and portfolio data accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory review processes.
• Provide leadership for facilities planning, service delivery, and capital projects.
• Set service expectations and monitor supplier performance for regional operations.
• Drive cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety or compliance.
• Prepare updates for Global Purchasing and regional leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop assigned employees and resources.
• Influence decisions in a matrixed organization to balance regional and enterprise priorities.
• Act as escalation point for property, landlord, supplier, and transaction issues.

Skills

Strategic planning

Portfolio analysis

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Contract management

Decision‑support

Executive communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

DRiV is seeking a Director of Real Estate to lead regional strategies, portfolio development, and transaction oversight in alignment with Global Purchasing. The role drives cost efficiency, compliance, and operational continuity across multiple sites, with budget accountability and senior‑level influence.

The position requires a decade of real estate leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of managing complex multi‑site portfolios within a matrixed organization.