Director of Facilities and Real Estate

Virginia Jobs$155K — $249K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee hiring and performance management of team members
  • Manage department or division for operational efficiency
  • Set performance expectations and strategic direction
  • Create solutions for complex cross-functional dilemmas
  • Influence stakeholders to adopt effective practices

Benefits

  • Commitment to equal opportunity employment
  • Focus on a supportive workplace culture
  • Encouragement for veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply
Full Job Description
These roles are responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day functions that support UVA Physicians Group's (UPG) physical,
operational, and real estate needs. The Director of Facilities, Real Estate & Asset Management provides strategic leadership for facilities
operations, real estate portfolio management, and associated insurance requirements.
This role ensures that UPG's owned and leased properties are maintained, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational growth
objectives. The Director applies an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset to guide real estate investment decisions, optimize space utilization,
and support the facilities requirements of clinical and administrative operations.
The position is accountable for developing and executing real estate and facilities strategies, including acquisition, leasing, disposition, and
lifecycle management of assets, while ensuring appropriate insurance coverage and risk mitigation for all properties.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Real Estate Management
• Develop and execute a comprehensive real estate strategy aligned with UPG's operational, financial, and growth objectives.
• Evaluate and lead decision-making related to property acquisition, leasing, renewal, disposition, and development opportunities.
• Provide entrepreneurial leadership in identifying and assessing real estate investments, partnerships, and portfolio optimization opportunities.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of owned and leased properties, including financial performance, utilization, and long-term planning.

Facilities & Operations Oversight
• Ensure all UPG facilities are safe, compliant, operational, and aligned with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Direct facilities management functions including maintenance, repairs, capital improvements, and vendor management.
• Support space planning, allocation, and optimization across clinical, administrative, and support environments.

Insurance & Risk Management
• Oversee insurance requirements related to real estate holdings and facilities operations, including property, liability, and related coverages.
• Partner with risk management and legal teams to ensure adequate coverage, compliance, and mitigation of operational and financial risks.
• Evaluate insurance needs during acquisitions, leases, and capital projects to ensure appropriate protection.

Financial & Portfolio Management
• Develop and manage budgets related to facilities operations, capital projects, and real estate investments.
• Analyze financial performance of real estate assets, including cost efficiency, return on investment, and total cost of occupancy.
• Negotiate leases, contracts, and vendor agreements to achieve favorable financial and operational outcomes.

Leadership & Organizational Impact
• Represents people leaders (hire/fire authority) with majority of time spent overseeing their area of responsibility; achieves goals through direct and/or indirect reports.
• Manages a Department, Division, or multiple Job Areas.
• Accountable for performance and strategic direction of facilities and real estate functions. • Develops solutions to complex, cross-functional problems requiring extensive subject matter expertise.
• Influences stakeholders across the organization to adopt best practices in facilities, real estate, and asset management.

Position Compensation Range: The pay range for this role is $155,854.40 - $249,371.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, facilities management, or related discipline. Experience:
• 8+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, real estate, property management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate portfolio management, leasing, or property investment analysis.
• Experience overseeing insurance requirements and risk management related to facilities or real estate assets preferred.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
• Real estate portfolio optimization and investment analysis
• Financial acumen and contract negotiation
• Facilities operations and regulatory compliance
• Risk and insurance management
• Leadership and stakeholder influence

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have direct and/or indirect supervisory responsibility over facilities and/or real estate staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is primarily a sedentary role involving extensive computer use, with periodic travel to properties, meetings, and project sites.

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