The Manager, Corporate Real Estate serves as a strategic partner to client business leadership, supporting the execution of a dynamic corporate real estate strategy that enhances the employee experience and drives operational efficiency. Acting as Deputy Head of Real Estate for the client account, this role bridges local business units, executive leadership, and corporate real estate functions, coordinating with internal Lincoln teams and external partners to ensure seamless delivery of real estate initiatives in alignment with Lincoln Property Company and client standards. This role aligns with market-standard Corporate Real Estate Manager and Portfolio Strategy positions at comparable firms, which combine portfolio oversight, cross-functional stakeholder coordination, and executive-level reporting for occupier organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Serve as Deputy Head of Real Estate for the client account and key liaison between client business leadership, executive stakeholders, and corporate real estate functions.
- Drive strategic planning, leadership alignment, and execution of corporate real estate initiatives across the client's portfolio.
- Manage relationships with local business leaders and oversee the real estate project lifecycle from planning through completion.
- Coordinate with Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Project Management, and Facilities Management teams to ensure integrated service delivery.
- Create executive-level reporting and present portfolio performance, initiatives, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Oversee change management for move/add/change (MAC) activity, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communications.
- Support mergers and acquisitions real estate activities with a high degree of confidentiality and urgency.
- Track portfolio and project metrics against budget, schedule, and service-level expectations; escalate risks proactively.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate real estate, portfolio management, or a related occupier-side real estate function.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to business leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting/analytics tools such as Power BI.
- Ability to manage confidential information and complex, cross-functional initiatives with sound judgment.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Physical Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This role involves standard office work with the ability to use a computer for extended periods. Some travel between client sites and Lincoln offices is required.
This position is
100% in-office. The role requires working in the office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.
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Benefits: Lincoln Property Company offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-Paid Life insurance
- Company-Paid Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, Traditional and Roth, with applicable eligibility requirements
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) or vacation benefits, depending on position classification
- Paid sick leave and other legally required leave programs
- Employee assistance and wellness programs where available
- Company-paid holidays
- Additional voluntary benefit offerings that may vary by location and position
Benefit eligibility, coverage levels, waiting periods, and plan provisions are governed by the applicable plan documents and Company policies and may be modified from time to time at the Company's discretion.
Healthcare Benefits Notice: Eligible employees may participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefit plans. Additional details regarding available healthcare benefits will be provided during the hiring process and upon employment eligibility.
