Ascension

Sr Director Real Estate

Ascension$146K — $248K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience, 2 in leadership, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, 2 in leadership required.
  • Drivers License required prior to hire or transfer.
  • Preferred certification in Healthcare Facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regional real estate strategy by transforming complex data into actionable business insights.
  • Direct the acquisition and disposition of ambulatory sites and medical office buildings to enhance portfolio efficiency.
  • Manage multi-site real estate teams and third-party partners to improve operational efficiency.
  • Foster partnerships among internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparent, coordinated property decisions.
  • Mentor real estate associates and set performance metrics to adapt to evolving industry demands.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
  • Partially remote work arrangement.
  • Exposure to high-impact real estate transactions in the healthcare sector.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a leadership role.
  • Collaboration with executive-level management.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: St. Vincent Indianapolis (partially remote)

Department/Specialty: Real Estate

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary: $146,000 - $248,200 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Lead regional real estate strategy by translating complex portfolio data-including leases, budgets, and market dynamics-into clear, actionable business impacts that align with executive priorities and healthcare market growth.
  • Drive high-performing property transactions, directing the acquisition and disposition of ambulatory sites and medical office buildings (MOBs) to optimize the regional portfolio and support market-level expansion.
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability by directly leading multi-site real estate teams and rigorously managing third-party partners (including brokerage, tax, and property management vendors) to eliminate waste and maximize financial efficiency.
  • Build collaborative healthcare partnerships with internal finance, operations, and market leadership, as well as external brokers and attorneys, to ensure all property decisions are highly coordinated, transparent, and legally sound.
  • Champion team development and workforce planning by mentoring real estate associates, setting clear performance metrics, and preparing the team to meet evolving healthcare real estate demands.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Healthcare real estate experience is preferred, especially with hospitals, MOBs, ambulatory sites, or complex multi-site portfolios.
  • Broad real estate background with an understanding in property management, facilities, project management, and brokerage.
  • Experience in healthcare real estate, corporate real estate, commercial real estate operations, portfolio management, asset management, or property management


Responsibilities

  • Lead regional real estate strategy by translating complex portfolio data-including leases, budgets, and market dynamics-into clear, actionable business impacts that align with executive priorities and healthcare market growth.
  • Drive high-performing property transactions, directing the acquisition and disposition of ambulatory sites and medical office buildings (MOBs) to optimize the regional portfolio and support market-level expansion.
  • Cultivate a culture of accountability by directly leading multi-site real estate teams and rigorously managing third-party partners (including brokerage, tax, and property management vendors) to eliminate waste and maximize financial efficiency.
  • Build collaborative healthcare partnerships with internal finance, operations, and market leadership, as well as external brokers and attorneys, to ensure all property decisions are highly coordinated, transparent, and legally sound.
  • Champion team development and workforce planning by mentoring real estate associates, setting clear performance metrics, and preparing the team to meet evolving healthcare real estate demands.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Certification specializing in Healthcare Facilities preferred.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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