Federal Reserve Bank

Manager, Real Estate Services

Federal Reserve Bank$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, or related field preferred
  • Project Management certification/training preferred; expertise in budget development required
  • Progressive experience in facilities management or real estate operations with leadership responsibilities
  • Proven leadership experience supervising professional staff with strong vendor management background
  • Comprehensive expertise in architectural/engineering services, real estate operations, and security systems
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills suitable for influencing stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Real Estate Services Cash Automation and Technical Services work units
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative culture
  • Manage work unit budgets and financial plans; oversee procurement of major equipment
  • Serve as primary liaison for external vendors; ensure contract performance and service alignment
  • Guide technical staff across multiple functions, ensuring high uptime expectations
  • Assist with project delivery, acting as operations representative on complex projects
  • Participate in initiatives related to the real estate business line, promoting best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401K match and a fully funded pension plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
  • Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
  • Annual tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development programs, training and conferences
  • And more…
Full Job Description

About the Role:

The Manager, Real Estate Services, is a hands-on management professional responsible for oversight of one or more work units and associated staff within the Real Estate Services department. This role requires considerable independent judgment in making decisions that have significant impact on facility services and programs across the Bank.

Real Estate Services is a critical department that ensures the Bank's facilities and infrastructure support our mission-critical operations across the Eleventh District. Our team is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and productive work environments across all Bank locations through strategic facility management, engineering services, architectural and interior design, vendor management, and real estate technology solutions. We contribute to the organizational mission by providing reliable facility operations that enable our employees to effectively serve the public and maintain the critical infrastructure necessary for the nation's financial system.

You Will:

  • Provide general oversight of Real Estate Services Cash Automation and Technical Services work units, including planning, performance monitoring, and key metrics analysis to ensure operational excellence across building infrastructure, maintenance, technology systems (including integrated workplace management system), and administrative support

  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams through comprehensive personnel management including hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, compensation administration, and career development while fostering a collaborative culture

  • Formulate and manage work unit budgets, financial plans, and assist with facilities master planning; oversee procurement of major equipment, software, and services while maintaining fiscal accountability and monitoring expenditures

  • Serve as primary liaison and relationship manager for critical external vendors and contractors, including monitoring performance, managing contracts, coordinating services, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards

  • Guide technical staff across diverse functions including building infrastructure, control systems, real estate software, IT systems, security assurance, and architectural/engineering services while maintaining high uptime expectations

  • Assist with project delivery as operations representative or subject matter expert on complex projects ranging from equipment replacement to software upgrades, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality parameters

  • Participate in Federal Reserve System and Dallas District initiatives related to the real estate business line, contributing to national service contracts and promoting best practice sharing across the organization

You Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, or related field preferred; Project Management certification/training preferred and budget development expertise required

  • Progressive experience in facilities management, real estate operations, or related technical field with demonstrated advancement in leadership responsibilities and strategic decision-making

  • Proven leadership experience supervising professional and vocational staff with strong vendor management background and ability to inspire and lead technical teams

  • Comprehensive expertise in facilities management including architectural/engineering services, real estate operations, security systems, and administrative functions with deep understanding of industry concepts, theories, and principles

  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems and/or integrated workplace management systems

  • Technical knowledge of building systems (including fire alarm and hydraulics), automated environments (e.g. storage/retrieval machines, automated guided vehicles), physical security systems (access control, surveillance, perimeter security), shred disposal systems, industrial controls, and information technology network infrastructure

  • Strong contract management capabilities including ability to oversee agreements, interpret specifications, and develop/maintain building standard operating procedures

  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to influence and guide stakeholders at all organizational levels while resolving complex technical, operational, and organizational challenges

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

  • 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment

  • Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking

  • Annual tuition reimbursement

  • Professional development programs, training and conferences

  • And more…

Notes:

  • This role is based in our Houston office

  • General office working environment; Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional after-hours or weekend work as business needs require

  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed (10%)

  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S and the role is not available for sponsorship

  • This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryFacilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

About Federal Reserve Bank

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