Director - Real Estate

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Manages the Advocate Health/Atrium Health real estate portfolio across the Greater Charlotte Region, providing strategic leadership for transaction management, portfolio optimization, and real estate planning initiatives. Leads an internal team of leasing professionals and serves as the primary point of coordination with external brokers, attorneys, developers, and business partners to execute real estate objectives.

Responsible for overseeing all real estate transactions in accordance with Advocate Health policies and governance standards, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, renewal, and administration of owned and leased properties. Ensures portfolio data, documentation, and operational information are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational requirements.

Collaborates closely with Real Estate, Facilities Management, Finance, Operations, and executive leadership to evaluate, structure, and execute real estate strategies that support clinical growth, operational excellence, and long-term organizational objectives. Oversees transaction projects from initial business case development through negotiation, approval, and implementation, including new leased locations, property acquisitions, and strategic development opportunities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and execution of real estate strategies across the region, aligning portfolio decisions with organizational growth, operational priorities, and long-term business objectives.
• Directs real estate activities supporting strategic initiatives, including lease-versus-own analyses, site selection, identification of development opportunities, and negotiation of lease, purchase, and disposition agreements for land and facilities.
• Oversees the management, organization, and governance of all real estate documentation associated with Advocate Health’s owned and leased portfolio.
• Supports strategic and tactical real estate initiatives through direct leadership and execution of projects approved by senior leadership.
• Leads and develops a team of 5-6 Leasing Specialists responsible for the administration and optimization of assigned real estate portfolios.
• Serves as the primary real estate subject matter expert for the assigned Greater Charlotte Region (GCR) market, providing strategic guidance to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Partners with Lease Administration to ensure the accurate maintenance and administration of all real estate agreements and supporting documentation, including leases, subleases, license agreements, letters of intent, estoppels, SNDAs, purchase and sale agreements, and internal rent allocation processes.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, or
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 10 years of experience in Real Estate, Facilities and/or Healthcare Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Basic computer word processing, scheduling software and accounting spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and understand lease terms and purchase and sale agreement terms.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Requires travel to various sites. Will be exposed to road and weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.