Manager, Real Estate & Facilities

We are looking for a Manager, Real Estate & Facilities, to join our Facilities team in Ann Arbor. This is a unique opportunity to oversee and drive the performance of a large, complex facility while elevating its operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace environment.This role requires a hands-on, self-starting leader who is comfortable assessing current conditions, identifying gaps, and implementing practical solutions. You will play a critical role in stabilizing operations, establishing processes, and delivering a high-quality experience for colleagues and future sub-tenants.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities operations and management
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing direct reports

It would be great if you also have . . .

• Experience managing end to end real estate portfolio process
• Ability to oversee contractors, subcontractors, and engineering partners
• Experience managing procurement processes for external vendors
• Experience managing facility operations, maintenance, and vendor relationships
• Ability to review and manage budgets, forecasts, and operational costs
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

What will you be doing in this role?

• Lead and manage a team of facilities professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Oversee end-to-end facility operations, including maintenance, safety, and compliance
• Develop and execute facility optimization strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and ongoing operational costs
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendor relationships
• Establish bidding processes and procurement strategies for facility services
• Develop and maintain environmental health and safety programs (including emergency planning and business continuity)
• Manage real estate operations and act as the primary contact for sub-tenants
• Set team goals, track performance metrics, and provide coaching and development
• Support staffing decisions and team growth

About the Team

This is a high-visibility team that plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless workplace experience. The team partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors to maintain and optimize facility operations.

Success in this role requires a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—someone who identifies needs, takes initiative, and follows through to completion. This is a role for a leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, building structure where needed, and driving continuous improvement.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Ann Arbor, working Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, with flexibility as needed. This role requires availability for early mornings, late evenings, and on-call support, depending on operational needs.