Strategic Real Estate Analyst – Portfolio & Cost Optimization

ECOLAB; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab seeks a Real Estate Analyst to support the Corporate Real Estate team across the Americas. You will partner with business units, Legal, Finance, and external partners to facilitate timely real estate decisions and maintain portfolio records.

This role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple real estate transactions independently, including lease documentation and market analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Real Estate or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in real estate, lease administration, or portfolio management.
• Experience with CoStar or similar real estate databases.
• Strong data management and reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor leased and owned property portfolios to ensure compliance with lease obligations and track critical dates using CoStar and other real estate management tools.
• Coordinate with internal portfolio teams and business stakeholders to respond to lease expirations, renewals, and other critical lease events.
• Communicate with global site contacts to align on real estate decisions and actions required prior to key lease milestones.
• Coordinate contract reviews, approvals, and execution processes with Legal, Finance, business units, and external real estate partners.
• Manage day-to-day real estate transactions and facilitate follow-up activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support implementation of real estate market strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to identify cost savings opportunities and evaluate real estate alternatives.
• Prepare lease-related communications including renewal notices, tenant allowance documentation, lease commencement notices, and broker commission documentation.
• Maintain organized documentation and records for leased and owned properties.
• Prepare and transfer property files, invoices, and supporting documentation for entry into CoStar and other portfolio management systems.
• Develop reports, analyses, and presentations for business leaders and real estate leadership.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering and maintaining required documentation.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

CoStar

Real estate databases

Job description

Ecolab seeks a Real Estate Analyst to support the Corporate Real Estate team across the Americas. You will partner with business units, Legal, Finance, and external partners to facilitate timely real estate decisions and maintain portfolio records.

This role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple real estate transactions independently, including lease documentation and market analyses.