Senior Director, Real Estate Growth & Portfolio

Learning Care; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Childcare discount (min 50%)

Health programs and 401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a Senior Director of Real Estate Development & Portfolio Management in Novi, MI. You will lead market strategy, site selection, and development opportunities while supervising negotiations with developers, brokers, and investors.

This role coordinates with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure timely delivery of projects and alignment with corporate goals. The position emphasizes strategic negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of two teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in real estate with development, transaction negotiation and portfolio management.
• Experience negotiating complex real estate transactions including ground leases, sale-leasebacks and renewals.
• Experience leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Direct market strategy, site selection, and development opportunities.
• Lead negotiations with developers, brokers, and sellers from LOI to execution.
• Structure sale-leaseback transactions with investors and partners.
• Present development opportunities to Real Estate Committee for approval.
• Support market data and site analysis for PLA and employer/off-site opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunistic acquisitions as directed by senior leadership.
• Oversee lease renewals, terminations, and landlord negotiations across the portfolio.
• Monitor critical lease dates and CAM/tax billing; ensure lease compliance.
• Maintain relationships with landlords, developers, and brokers to support growth.
• Work with Finance to assess underperforming locations and strategic decisions.
• Develop and coach Real Estate Development and Portfolio Management teams.
• Prepare development pipeline and portfolio reporting for executives.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, Finance, and Legal to align timelines and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CoStar

Kalibrate

Lucernex

MS Office

Job description

Learning Care is seeking a Senior Director of Real Estate Development & Portfolio Management in Novi, MI. You will lead market strategy, site selection, and development opportunities while supervising negotiations with developers, brokers, and investors.

This role coordinates with Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure timely delivery of projects and alignment with corporate goals. The position emphasizes strategic negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of two teams.