Corporate Real Estate & Portfolio Manager

Real Estate Strategy and Portfolio Management

• →Manage Barnhart’s full national property portfolio, ensuring optimal performance, efficient utilization, and long‑term planning.
• →Lead site acquisition, including land search, broker engagement, negotiations, and due diligence.
• →Develop strategic real estate plans that support operational growth and future business needs.
• →Advise branches and Senior Leadership on market conditions, site feasibility, and location strategy.

Property Acquisition and Development

• →Oversee all stages of property acquisition, from initial market analysis to deal structuring, contracting, and transaction closing.
• →Partner with brokers to evaluate opportunities, secure competitive terms, and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• →Ensure accurate drafting, negotiation, and review of real estate documents.

Construction and Facilities Oversight

• →Provide leadership for construction projects and facilities improvements on newly acquired or existing properties.
• →Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and local management to ensure timely and on‑budget execution.
• →Manage long‑term facility maintenance planning and standards.

Lease and Asset Management

• →Manage lease renewals, expirations, negotiations, and compliance.
• →Maintain visibility into option deadlines, rent structures, and contractual obligations.
• →Ensure all documents are properly executed and recorded.

Cross‑Functional Leadership and Collaboration

• →Serve as a primary contact for branch managers and brokers regarding real estate matters.
• →Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on portfolio strategy, capital planning, and organizational impact.
• →Build strong relationships with operational leaders to anticipate future property needs.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, ideally including:
• National brokerage experience
• Land acquisition
• Transaction management
• Portfolio or asset management
• Familiarity with multi‑site or national portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but experience weighs more heavily.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and comfort with systems, data, and analytics.
• Ability to interpret leases, evaluate financial terms, and support negotiations.
• Experience collaborating with or managing brokers, contractors, or branch management teams.