Director of Corporate Real Estate

SUMMARY

The Director of Corporate Real Estate is responsible for the strategic and operational management of Mortenson’s entire portfolio of corporate leased & owned spaces, including offices and other facilities. This role involves optimizing facility operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance, while aligning corporate real estate strategy with overall business goals through activities such as site selection, lease management, and financial analysis.  

This is a highly visible position that requires a blend of strategic planning, financial acumen, and hands-on operational excellence. You will be instrumental in creating inspiring, functional, and scalable spaces that reflect our culture and support our dynamic workforce.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Real Estate Strategy & Execution: Lead all aspects of commercial real estate to support the company’s operational needs and growth, including portfolio planning, site selection, and lease negotiations. Partner with Mortenson Properties and/or Mortenson Development on expansion opportunities.  
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (SLT, Finance, ITS, HR & Construction) and external partners (vendors, industry experts) to align facilities strategy with broader business goals. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing updates and recommendations on portfolio performance and strategy. 
• Footprint Optimization: Align physical space with business strategy, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Supervise space utilization, occupancy planning, and workplace standards across all locations. 
• Transaction Management: Maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and external partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate business risk. 
• Market Evaluation: Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities and inform real estate opportunities. 
• Financial Management & Capital Planning: Develop and manage budgets for facilities operations and leases, ensuring cost-effectiveness, identifying cost saving opportunities, and tracking financial compliance. Optimize capital investments across portfolio. 
• Reporting: Provide performance metrics and strategic updates to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise and budget goals. 
• Sustainability: Lead sustainability efforts including strategic planning, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint tracking.  
• Facilities & Operational Support: Provide best-in-class operational support for all sites, managing facilities, health and safety protocols, physical security, and day-to-day office services in order to foster collaboration, productivity, and a seamless team member experience. 
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing workplace team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer service, while driving continuous improvement. 
• Construction & Capital Projects: Manage the construction and build-out of new facilities, expansions, and capital improvements across multiple locations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 10 year’s experience in corporate real estate, workplace services, or facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. 
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills for budget development and execution, as well as capital planning expertise.  
• Negotiation Skills: Excellent negotiation and contracting skills. Must be able to understand unique needs of each location and demonstrate strong skills in negotiating large and complex lease agreements. 
• Leadership: Proven leadership, mentorship, and team development abilities. 
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate business needs into strategic plans and execute complex projects, with experience designing and managing flexible and hybrid workplace programs. 
• Technology: Experience with workplace technology platforms and sustainability reporting tools. 
• Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of lease administration and vendor management to drive value and consistency across portfolio.  

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $170,200 - $255,400. 

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.