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Corporate Real Estate Strategist

PNC
The Tower at PNC Plaza (PAA86), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

About the role

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Corporate Real Estate Strategist within PNC's Realty Services organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

This position is available in Pittsburgh, PA and requires in-office attendance five days per week in a highly collaborative environment.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

 

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

  • Quantifies current and future real estate needs and develops and recommends real estate plans that conform with PNC line of business and company strategies.
  • Continuously monitors space utilization, vacancies and business realignments within assigned region while looking for consolidation opportunities, developing use strategies and floorplans, and supporting finance in determining cost implications. Identifies building and market specific opportunities and develops strategies that will contain/reduce net occupancy costs.
  • Serves as line of business real estate liaison and/or consultant within assigned region. Periodically gathers headcount projections, assesses current line of business space utilization, and develops and recommends space plans in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Continuously monitors key transaction dates, including lease expirations, renewal notice dates, lease termination options, depreciation runoff and other critical terms and conditions.
  • Provides timely and accurate approval documentation to realty services' transactions team prior to lease action date. Understands and adheres to all established approval processes and protocols. May have approval authority based on scope of real estate transaction. When applicable, clearly outlines and summarizes real estate planning options and all relevant information for executive review and approval.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Budget Management, Construction, Economic Policy, Facility Management, Office Administration, Real Estate, Relationship Building, Strategy Development, Trusts and Estate Planning

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Architectural Design, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Data Gathering and Reporting, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Real Estate Practice

Work Experience

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