Senior Zonal Program Manager, Real Estate & Leasing

The Building People; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Zonal Program Manager to provide senior-level leadership for the execution of support services within an assigned geographic zone. You will ensure consistent contract performance, coordinate across stakeholders, and deliver responsive support to customer priorities in a dynamic portfolio of leasing and related real estate activities.

This role serves as a key management lead responsible for aligning resources, maintaining operational continuity, and promoting

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex programs, portfolios, or projects in real estate or government leasing.
• Knowledge of GSA lease acquisition processes and related policies.
• Ability to make empowered decisions and coordinate resources across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent efforts with priorities and schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience reviewing program status and reporting requirements for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact and lead issues across the assigned zone.
• Manage zonal operations, including workload balancing and staffing coordination.
• Oversee contract performance to ensure services meet task orders and schedules.
• Coordinate with leasing specialists, project teams, and subcontractors for project execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports and contract documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff to promote effective execution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and better customer outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Program coordination

Contract management

Communication

Job description

The Building People is seeking a Zonal Program Manager to provide senior-level leadership for the execution of support services within an assigned geographic zone. You will ensure consistent contract performance, coordinate across stakeholders, and deliver responsive support to customer priorities in a dynamic portfolio of leasing and related real estate activities.

This role serves as a key management lead responsible for aligning resources, maintaining operational continuity, and promoting