
Director, Real Estate Services
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$118,000-$148,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.Director – Real Estate ServicesThe Director of Real Estate Services works for USE Real Estate Holdings, LLC and is responsible for the current and future real estate portfolio to accommodate the U.S. Engineering family of companies in Mechanical Construction, Manufacturing & Mechanical Service as well as unaffiliated clients that lease space in our owned properties. Future growth goals will be accomplished through internal and external relationships, strategic planning and execution, and operating as an independent business unit. Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- The Director will be responsible for oversight of all of our property, performing tasks under the general direction of the President, Holdings, to deliver well-organized, high quality enterprise-wide standardized solutions. This includes both regional and remote projects that will require collaboration between a wide variety of resources. Current assets include:
- Office Buildings (+/-200,000sf) and Manufacturing Buildings (+/-700,000sf)
- Current Locations: Kansas City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Springfield MO, Manhattan KS, Lawrence KS
- Recurring responsibilities include:
- Annual business planning including budget preparation, income and expense management (P&L)
- Organizing, tracking, and administration of property utilities and services
- Lease administration, both inter-company and 3rd party
- Developing scopes of work, conducting bidding, awarding and monitoring contracts for capital projects
- Responding to customer requests and managing customer relationships (customers are often defined as executives of the U.S. Engineering family of companies)
- Coordinating and overseeing emergency response as it relates to property issues including building utilities, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and other services.
- Coordinating legal requests in collaboration with our legal partners.
- Managing real estate development. Examples by project size:
- SM: Responding to a U.S. Engineering teams request to add parking capacity at a facility by collaborating with SME’s, proposing solutions to key stakeholders with cost and schedule, writing contracts and delivering to project completion.
- MD: 3rd party client management (consulting) for USE Real Estate property being leased, including the build-out of 20,000sf tenant finish space including electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC, IT, security systems and furniture.
- LG: Design/build of a new 125,000sf+ USE Real Estate manufacturing facility, where this role will act as U.S. Engineering’s Owners Representative, having direct oversight on the job for 12 or more months while managing relationships with all involved parties to deliver on time and on budget.
- B.S. in Business Administration, Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
- 8+ years’ experience in property management, project management, engineering, development, and consulting services to work with business executives to effectively manage aspects of U.S. Engineering Real Estate Holdings with support from the VP of Administration and other resources. Acceptable experience includes, but not limited to any of the following:
- Full service commercial real estate firm
- Owners Rep services
- Architecture, Engineering and Construction
- Preferred experience
- Drafting and reviewing real estate contracts
- Managing scopes of work with commercial contractors
- Negotiating rates, contracts and agreements
- Working with vendors and utility companies
- Working with building structures, utilities, and infrastructure systems
- Reviewing architectural floorplans, details, and engineered plans and specifications
- Experience in sustainability through architecture or engineering practices, including the key principles of the USGBC along with local municipalities ordinances and building codes
- Experience with environmental sustainability focused not for profit organizations.
- Project management, project documentation and financial accountability
- CPM, Certified Property Manager
- P.E., Professional Engineer
- RA, Registered Architect
- LEED accredited
- Applications and OS:
- MS Outlook
- Android & iOS
- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI
- Accounting software
- Task management applications
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with others in a professional office environment.
- Proactive and driven, self-starter.
- Organizational, time management, and follow up skills.
- Ability to provide own transportation to accommodate job responsibilities.
- Frequent use of computer, including keyboarding, viewing monitor, etc.
- Anticipate monthly airline travel with overnight stays to other U.S. Engineering offices.
- Specific projects may, at times, require more frequent travel.
- Occasional day trips to local properties.
- Occasional on-site commitments for regional area development projects.
- The range for this position has been established at $118k to $148K annually and is U.S. Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
- Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package, including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.
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FAQs About Director, Real Estate Services Jobs at U.S. Engineering
What is the work location for this position at U.S. Engineering?
This job at U.S. Engineering is located in Kansas City, Missouri, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at U.S. Engineering?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $118,000 and $148,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at U.S. Engineering?
U.S. Engineering lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at U.S. Engineering?
U.S. Engineering is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What benefits are offered by U.S. Engineering for this role?
U.S. Engineering offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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