Real Estate Manager - Transactions

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a vital role in support of the VP of Real Estate and Facilities as a primary focal point in managing the corporation's real estate requirements and transactions either directly or through leveraging various service provider relationships in support of the corporate initiatives. Other responsibilities may include budget forecasting, reporting, real estate planning and analysis, portfolio administration and other related tasks.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and manage the corporate real estate function, including acquisition, disposition, portfolio management, and project/construction management for a portion of Charter's large portfolio of leased and owned assets
• Define and implement a real estate strategy to serve the organizations' short-term and long-term business requirements
• Interact with business unit leaders, within the company, to ensure that the strategy and execution of projects align with the business requirements
• Support the operational aspects of the annual real estate expense, including financial modeling, analysis, negotiation, and decision-making
• Provide a real estate business focus in the context of the Company's business to ensure that the Client can capitalize on near-term opportunities, while minimizing long-term financial risk
• Assist in identifying upcoming acquisitions, terminations, renewals, etc. that will help the business units identify upcoming expense and capital budgets for the coming year
• Develop and support consistency of process and procedures and create close working relationships with each of the operating units
• Interface with property owners, property managers, legal counsel and real estate brokers
• Ensure that corporate real estate guidelines, policies and procedures are followed
• Coordinate with Risk Management, Finance and General Counsel and/or other departments whose input is required as part of the transaction process
• Perform other duties as requested
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Possess excellent communication and computer skills
• Demonstrated abilities in a variety of real estate areas such as: transaction management, strategic planning, financial analysis and project/construction management
• Ability to manage multiple projects of various size and complexity across diversified customer base
• Experience in negotiating and interpreting Office, Retail and Industrial lease documents, interacting with various levels of management including senior executives and a successful track record in project management are expected of the candidate
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple assignments in multiple geographies
• Ability to balance strategic and tactical initiatives
• Knowledge of the industry standards
• A results orientation with well-developed organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training, education and experience

Experience:

• Corporate Real Estate Experience - 5+ years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Industry designations and/or course work preferred
• Knowledge of Brokerage Processes preferred
• Knowledge of Lease Harbor/Harbor Flex preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment
• Travel Up To 20%