Strategic Real Estate Portfolio Manager – NAM & UK

GEA Group; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

PTO 136 hours

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

GEA Group, a global engineering leader, seeks a senior Real Estate Portfolio & Construction Manager to lead NAM and UK portfolios across offices, factories, and warehouses. The role requires a Master’s in a related field and 8+ years in corporate real estate, with travel 20–25% and fluent English.

You will implement strategies, manage leases, ensure compliance, and coordinate with HR, Finance, Legal and Operations. Competitive base pay in the US plus bonus/equity potential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in engineering, architecture, real estate, or related.
• Min. 8 years experience in corporate real estate portfolio, property and construction management
• Exposure to multi-site operations across NAM and UK
• Experience with factories and warehouses required.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance in NAM/UK estate laws.
• Fluent English speaking is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Implement NAM and UK real estate strategy to improve efficiency and portfolio quality.
• Support stakeholders in finding property solutions aligned with portfolio strategy.
• Support sustainability targets in Real Estate and reporting to executives.
• Prepare business cases for new sites, renewals, and capacity changes.
• Track lease terms and manage landlord relationships.
• Coordinate with EHS, Finance, Legal and IT; report to executives.

Skills

Fluent English

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s in engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CAD (plus)

Job description

GEA Group, a global engineering leader, seeks a senior Real Estate Portfolio & Construction Manager to lead NAM and UK portfolios across offices, factories, and warehouses. The role requires a Master’s in a related field and 8+ years in corporate real estate, with travel 20–25% and fluent English.

You will implement strategies, manage leases, ensure compliance, and coordinate with HR, Finance, Legal and Operations. Competitive base pay in the US plus bonus/equity potential.