Senior Real Estate & Lease Strategy Manager

Kenco-Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead real estate initiatives across North America’s logistics facilities. You will handle lease negotiations, site selection and cross-functional coordination to support growth, new development, and efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate real estate, a TN affiliate broker license or willingness to obtain, and CCIM or MCR preferred, with strong MS Office skills for a fast-paced 3PL environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Real Estate or related discipline.
• At least 10 years in corporate/commercial real estate.
• 2+ years in 3PL or distribution warehousing preferred.
• TN affiliate broker license or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
• CCIM or MCR designation preferred.
• Strong MS Office and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate market intelligence, site selection and pricing.
• Negotiate incentives, leases, amendments and terminations.
• Manage lease administration and critical date tracking in systems.
• Oversee rent payments, budgets, forecasts, and capex requests.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and environmental standards.
• Manage brokers, contractors, counsel and vendors; conduct audits.
• Support M&A real estate due diligence and integration.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Real estate negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead real estate initiatives across North America’s logistics facilities. You will handle lease negotiations, site selection and cross-functional coordination to support growth, new development, and efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate real estate, a TN affiliate broker license or willingness to obtain, and CCIM or MCR preferred, with strong MS Office skills for a fast-paced 3PL environment.