Senior Manager, Real Estate & Construction
Lime$82,000 - $142,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Real Estate, Facilities ManagementIndustries
Requirements
- Experience leading commercial and financial strategy for global real estate operations
- Ability to partner with internal teams (finance, legal, procurement, facilities) and external vendors
- Expertise in managing global supplier relationships and performance across FM, construction, and CRE partners
- Proficiency in overseeing budgets, forecasts, and contract negotiations for owned and leased properties
- Skills in supporting executive decision-making with analytics on total cost of ownership, occupancy metrics, and scenario modeling
- Capability to oversee a global real estate portfolio exceeding $300M
- Experience directing OPEX & capital management for multiple corporate locations and teams (6 locations, 20+ subordinates/contractors)
Responsibilities
- Lead the commercial and financial strategy for global real estate operations, supporting portfolio optimization, capital planning, and lease administration
- Support and execute global real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational needs
- Oversee site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and divestitures to optimize portfolio performance
- Conduct financial modelling for lease vs. buy, stay vs. relocate, and asset disposal opportunities
- Evaluate property transactions, ensuring competitive lease renewals and strategic protections
- Assess occupancy trends and develop long-term plans for efficient space utilization
- Develop and implement real estate transition plans related to mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs
- Oversee a global real estate portfolio exceeding $300M for facilities, construction, and lease costs
- Develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term financial plans to optimize the real estate portfolio
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations, benchmarking, and vendor management
- Conduct financial due diligence for major real estate decisions, including lease commitments and asset valuations
- Oversee all global construction projects, including planning, technical specifications, budgeting, and execution
- Establish a standardized approach for site design, workplace standards, and facility maintenance programs
- Ensure alignment with office work models and optimize workplace design for efficiency
- Implement a 36-month look-ahead plan for real estate and construction projects
- Manage capital and expense budgets related to real estate operations and maintenance
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international real estate regulations
- Conduct due diligence for leases, acquisitions, and site evaluations to mitigate risks
- Develop contingency plans for business continuity, including real estate-related disruptions
- Implement sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and green building standards
- Ensure all leases adhere to delegation-of-authority requirements and lease audit standards
- Serve as a key liaison with senior executives, ensuring transparency in real estate decisions
- Build and maintain relationships with landlords, brokers, and internal business units
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the location for this Head of Global Real Estate Strategy and Transactions role?
The position is based at the new US global headquarters in Troy, Michigan.
What is the size of the global real estate portfolio this role oversees?
The role oversees a global real estate portfolio exceeding $300M for facilities, construction, and lease costs.
How large is the team this position manages?
The role directs OPEX & capital management of 6 corporate locations & 20+ subordinates and contractors.
What are the key responsibilities that highlight required skills for this role?
Key skills include leading commercial and financial strategy for real estate, financial modeling for lease vs. buy decisions, overseeing global construction projects, contract negotiations, and portfolio optimization.
What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Global Real Estate Strategy and Transactions position?
A strong candidate will have expertise in global real estate portfolio management, financial modeling, construction oversight, vendor management, and experience supporting M&A transitions in a corporate environment.
Aptiv
Develops integrated systems for vehicles
About Aptiv
Aptiv develops integrated vehicle systems for the automotive industry, focusing on software-defined vehicles. Their products help tackle challenges related to autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, and advanced safety features. Aptiv collaborates with major car manufacturers and other mobility stakeholders to enhance vehicle performance and safety through their technological solutions. Unlike many competitors, Aptiv emphasizes a partnership model, providing ongoing support and integration of their systems into vehicles. The company's goal is to improve the overall driving experience and safety in vehicles while advancing the future of mobility.
Dublin, IrelandHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$7.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & TransportationIndustries
10,001+Employees