Strategic Real Estate Operations Director

CBRE Group, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Operations Director to lead the day-to-day delivery of an integrated real estate portfolio, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and consistent execution across Transaction Management, Lease Administration, Facilities Management, and Project Management services.

Reporting to the Alliance Director, this role will lead cross-functional teams, establish executive-level client relationships, and drive governance, KPI performance, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Must have proven executive leadership experience in corporate real estate or facilities management.
• Strong ability to manage large, multi-disciplinary teams and complex outsourcing engagements.
• Demonstrated financial management across operating and capital budgets.
• Experience coordinating with multiple business units and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversite of an integrated account team delivering Transaction Management, Lease Administration, Facilities Management, and Capital Project Management services.
• Lead cross-functional service delivery organization supporting facilities management and capital projects portfolios.
• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with client stakeholders across Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Operations, Finance, and Procurement.
• Drive strategic planning, governance, KPI performance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure integration across service lines to maximize value realization and seamless client experience.
• Lead business reviews, steering committees, and operational governance forums.
• Oversee financial performance, budget management, forecasting, and contract compliance for the account.
• Partner with project leadership for major infrastructure initiatives and alignment with real estate strategy.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering accountability and safety.

Skills

Executive leadership

Operations leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Operations Director to lead the day-to-day delivery of an integrated real estate portfolio, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and consistent execution across Transaction Management, Lease Administration, Facilities Management, and Project Management services.

Reporting to the Alliance Director, this role will lead cross-functional teams, establish executive-level client relationships, and drive governance, KPI performance, risk management, and