Sr. Manager, Facilities & Real Estate

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

The Senior Manager of Facilities & Real Estate leads the organization's real estate and facilities operations, ensuring locations support business needs, employee experience, and operational efficiency. This role manages site selection, lease negotiations, construction and renovation projects, facility readiness, occupancy planning, and vendor relationships across the real estate portfolio.
Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:

Real Estate Strategy & Planning

• Support real estate strategy through site selection, feasibility assessments, and portfolio planning.
• Evaluate new, expanded, consolidated, or relocated sites.
• Partner with leadership to align real estate decisions with business objectives.

Lease Management & Landlord Relations

• Manage lease renewals, and amendments.
• Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, and property managers.
• Monitor lease obligations, compliance requirements, and cost-saving opportunities.

Construction Projects

• Manage construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, and project compliance.

Facilities Operations

• Ensure facilities are safe, operational, and occupancy-ready.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, space planning, and workplace improvements.
• Support business continuity through effective facility management.

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage vendor sourcing, contracts, and performance.
• Oversee facility and real estate budgets, project schedules, and service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to facilities and workplace operations.

Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Travel: Up to 50%, as needed, to company locations, prospective sites, and construction projects

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience in facilities management, corporate real estate, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.  Must have solid experience with real estate contracts and leases, contract terminology, construction projects and timelines, and multi-site facility operations.  Must also have experience with managing budgets and capital projects. 

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PP, Teams, Sharepoint), web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm) 
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have strong project management, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle highly sensitive compensation and employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism, integrity, dependability, respect for others, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills, the ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a team environment and build trusted relationships with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with privacy and company guidelines.
• Travel - Up to 50%, as needed, to company locations, prospective sites, and construction projects

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire. 
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.