Sr. Director of Real Estate and Construction

Sr. Director of Real Estate and Construction

Looking to elevate your career? Join us!

Work Location: Remote with onsite as needed

Work Hours: Full Time

 

Department Highlights:

• High growth company with the ability to build scalable processes for the future.
• Fast paced work environment with the opportunity to work from home.
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally.

​​​​​​​Here is what you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Construction Management or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in corporate real estate and construction management, with 5+ years in a senior/executive leadership role.
• Proven track record managing multi-site portfolios and leading complex real estate and construction initiatives.
• Expertise in real estate finance, lease negotiation, property law, and construction project delivery.
• Experience in healthcare or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Certified Property Manager (CPM), MCR, or CCIM designation preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%. 

 

A Day in the Life of a Sr. Director of Real Estate and Construction:

• Provide services and support for the following areas:

• Strategic Real Estate Leadership

  • Lead the enterprise-wide real estate strategy in alignment with business objectives and long-term planning efforts.
  • Partner with executive leadership (COO, VPs) and cross-functional teams (Brand, Region, Affiliate, Legal, and Finance) to develop and execute 1-, 3-, and 5-year real estate plans.
  • Serve as a senior advisor on all real estate matters, providing market insight, risk mitigation, and scenario planning.
  • Identify and implement cost-effective real estate solutions, including strategic lease vs. own decisions, location analysis, and financial modeling.

   

• Portfolio and Transaction Management

  • Direct and manage all corporate real estate transactions, including site selection, due diligence, lease negotiation, and documentation.
  • Lead strategic negotiations for complex lease and acquisition agreements.
  • Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, developers, and third-party real estate service providers.
  • Maintain performance oversight of Solis’s real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, financial targets, and space utilization metrics.

   

• Construction and Capital Project Oversight

  • Provide executive oversight of high-priority construction and renovation projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and design standards are achieved.
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of construction initiatives—from conceptual planning to finished facility.
  • Ensure design and construction processes adhere to regulatory standards, corporate procedures, and branding requirements.

   

• Compliance, Governance & Administration

  • Oversee corporate real estate governance, including policy development and compliance with applicable laws and lease obligations.
  • Ensure accurate and timely portfolio reporting, including lease abstraction, occupancy metrics, and 10-K real estate disclosures.
  • Resolve critical landlord/tenant issues and lead resolution of escalated lease matters and space disputes.
  • Partner with Legal Counsel and Lease Administration to maintain risk-managed and fully compliant real estate operations.

   

• Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of real estate and construction professionals.
  • Foster cross-functional partnerships and act as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and joint venture partners.
  • Champion operational excellence, process improvement, and change management acros