Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Corporate Real Estate Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in corporate real estate transactions
  • In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate principles and leasing structures
  • Proven ability to develop real estate strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Strong financial analysis and due diligence expertise
  • Experience in managing complex real estate portfolios across functions
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional projects without direct authority

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive real estate consulting to global business units
  • Develop and implement real estate strategies supporting operational goals
  • Lead negotiations for various complex real estate transactions
  • Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for real estate initiatives
  • Collaborate with multiple internal teams to evaluate opportunities
  • Manage external third-party service providers for project execution
  • Act as a subject matter expert on corporate real estate policies and compliance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Strategy

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Real Estate Consultant to provide strategic leadership and expertise on complex global real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, renewals, portfolio optimization, and other real estate transactions.

In this role, you will partner with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute real estate strategies that support business growth, operational excellence, and cost optimization. You will lead transaction negotiations, financial analyses, due diligence activities, and enterprise real estate initiatives while serving as a trusted advisor across the organization.

What You Will Do
  • Provide strategic real estate consulting and support to business units worldwide.
  • Develop and execute real estate strategies that align with business objectives and operational requirements.
  • Lead complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, lease renewals, amendments, and terminations.
  • Manage negotiations with landlords, tenants, brokers, developers, and other third parties to achieve favorable business and financial outcomes.
  • Conduct market research, financial analysis, and due diligence to support facility expansions, consolidations, relocations, divestitures, and other enterprise initiatives.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Insurance, Facilities, and Operational teams to evaluate opportunities and manage transaction activities.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle to ensure successful execution.
  • Oversee external brokers, consultants, legal advisors, and service providers to ensure projects are completed efficiently and in alignment with company objectives.
  • Support enterprise initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, facility development projects, business relocations, and portfolio optimization efforts.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on corporate real estate policies, governance, and transaction processes while ensuring compliance with company standards.


What You Have

Real Estate & Transaction Management
  • Experience managing complex corporate real estate transactions and portfolio management activities.
  • Knowledge of commercial real estate principles, leasing structures, negotiations, financial analysis, and due diligence processes.
  • Ability to develop and execute real estate strategies that support business and financial objectives.

Business Partnership & Strategic Thinking
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align real estate decisions to broader organizational goals.
  • Ability to evaluate risks, opportunities, and market conditions while providing strategic recommendations.
  • Experience working across multiple business functions and stakeholder groups.

Leadership & Communication
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
  • Experience presenting recommendations and project updates to senior leadership.

Project & Stakeholder Management
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to coordinate complex initiatives involving internal stakeholders and external service providers.


What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience supporting global or multi-site real estate portfolios.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, facility expansions, consolidations, relocations, or divestitures.
  • Strong financial modeling and real estate market analysis capabilities.
  • Experience managing third-party brokers, consultants, and professional service providers.
  • Knowledge of corporate real estate governance, compliance, and enterprise transaction management processes.


Additional Information
  • Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
  • Travel: Up to 15%
  • Relocation: Relocation will not be provided


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:
July 10, 2026 - July 17, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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