Expeditors International of Washington Inc

Project Manager, Real Estate, U.S./Canada

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in real estate portfolio management and corporate real estate.
  • Experience managing large, multi-market portfolios preferred.
  • Strong strategic thinking for portfolio optimization.
  • Proven history in logistics, manufacturing, or distribution-focused real estate portfolios.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in financial budgeting for real estate and construction projects.
  • Ability to adapt and develop innovative solutions in response to market shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Support business cases for acquisitions, renewals, relocations, consolidations, and exits.
  • Partner with transaction teams and external brokers on leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions.
  • Ensure all transactions align with long-term portfolio and financial goals.
  • Develop and execute portfolio strategies that support corporate objectives and growth forecasts.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance using financial, utilization, and market data.
  • Analyze occupancy costs, lease structures, and lifecycle costs.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize footprint and improve asset performance.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation with accrual based on hire date, totaling up to 15 days.
  • 15 paid holidays annually.
  • 2 flexible days for personal use.
  • Accrued paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health savings account (HSA) availability.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid parental leave with eligibility criteria.
  • Dependent care flexible spending account (DC FSA).
  • Commuter benefits to assist with travel costs.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) support.
  • Access to learning and development programs.
  • Educational assistance and reimbursement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Project Manager, Real Estate will help manage Expeditors' U.S. and Canadian real estate portfolio ensuring that the real estate portfolio aligns with business objectives, financial goals, and operational needs by driving data-informed decisions across leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and space utilization.

Responsibilities and Tasks
  • Support business cases for acquisitions, renewals, relocations, consolidations, and exits
  • Partner with transaction teams and external brokers on leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions
  • Ensure transactions support long-term portfolio and financial goals
  • Develop and execute portfolio strategies aligned with corporate objectives, workforce plans, and growth forecasts
  • Evaluate portfolio performance using financial, utilization, and market data
  • Analyze occupancy costs, lease structures (NNN, gross), CAM, and lifecycle costs
  • Identify opportunities to optimize footprint, reduce cost, and improve asset performance


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in real estate portfolio management and corporate real estate.
  • Experience managing large, multi-market portfolios preferred.
  • Strategic thinking and portfolio optimization
  • Proven experience with logistics, manufacturing, or distribution-focused portfolios
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with real estate and construction financial budgeting and project capex management.
  • Able to pivot quickly, reprioritize based on market shifts, and develop creative solutions.
  • Software proficiency skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, portfolio database management).
  • Expertise in managing vendors for real estate transactions, space planning and construction cost estimation.
  • Financial acumen with the ability to interpret P&L, ROI and expense structures.


Additional Information

Expected base salary: $130,000- $140,000

Eligible for annual bonus

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
  • Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
  • Holidays (15)
  • Flexible Days (2)
  • Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Learning & Development Program
  • Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

About Expeditors International of Washington Inc

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 14,600 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 250 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. At Expeditors, we pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization and take time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers' supply chains. Due to our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners, we can provide customers with the best routing and pricing options. Our comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology that provides a high level of visibility from end to end. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

Expeditors International of Washington Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Expeditors International of Washington Inc, a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. At Expeditors, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development within an inclusive culture.

Work You’ll Do

At Expeditors, every position plays a crucial role in our success. We are looking for passionate, curious, and skilled professionals ready to lead and innovate in the logistics industry. Our team benefits from a culture that values diversity and leadership, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an entry-level role or a senior management position, Expeditors offers a range of career paths to suit your skills and ambitions. From operations to customer service, our job opportunities span across various functions dedicated to improving global supply chains.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an internship at Expeditors. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, allowing you to apply academic knowledge in real-world scenarios. You will gain insights into our operations and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our company forward.

Professional Development

Invest in your future with Expeditors’ unmatched training and development programs. We are committed to your career growth, offering extensive training, diversity workshops, and leadership courses that prepare you for the next steps in your professional journey.

Networking and Innovation

Join a network of industry leaders and innovators at Expeditors. Our collaborative environment encourages networking and idea-sharing, which are key to fostering innovation and driving the company forward. At Expeditors, you will work alongside the best in the industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology and strategies to solve complex challenges.

Benefits and Culture

Expeditors values the well-being of its team members, offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive culture champions diversity and provides a supportive network where all employees can succeed.

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Ready to advance your career at Expeditors International of Washington Inc? Explore open positions that match your skills and interests. We are continuously hiring and looking for individuals who are driven, creative, and ready to contribute to our team’s success.

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Size
19,070 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$696.1 million
5 Year Trend
+22.1%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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