Head of Real Estate

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantagedomain dominance. The companys products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) empowering warfighters commercial air operators and border protection teams to act faster adapt rapidly and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors including 8VC Accel and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C. San Francisco San Diego Seattle and London. For more information please visit .

Role Overview:

Were looking for a Head of Real Estate to own CHAOSs real estate strategy and portfolio end-to-end from site selection and transaction execution through lease/ownership structuring capital planning and long-term portfolio management across a rapidly scaling multi-site manufacturing lab and office footprint in the U.S. and internationally. This is a strategic and highly cross-functional leadership role: youll partner closely with Finance Legal Security/Export Control and Facilities and Workplace to ensure every site decision supports CHAOSs growth program requirements employee experience and compliance obligations. Youll build the real estate functions standards tools and playbook as the company scales into new domestic and international markets.

Responsibilities:

• Own CHAOSs real estate portfolio strategy: forecast space needs against headcount program and manufacturing growth plans and translate them into a multi-year site plan across existing and prospective locations.

• Lead site selection including market analysis test-fit studies and comparison of lease vs. buy vs. build options for new domestic and international locations.

• Negotiate and execute leases purchases subleases renewals and terminations; manage brokers landlords and outside real estate counsel through the full transaction lifecycle.

• Partner with Legal Finance and Security/Export Control early in site selection and transaction structuring to flag jurisdictional tax and export control/ITAR considerations before commitments are made especially for international and defense-program-adjacent sites.

• Own the real estate due diligence process for new sites and acquisitions coordinating with Facilities and Workplace on physical condition assessments code compliance and buildout scope and cost.

• Build and manage the real estate capital and operating budget across the portfolio; track lease obligations critical dates (options renewals expirations) and portfolio-wide cost per square foot.

• Partner closely with Facilities and Workplace throughout the site lifecycle handing off new sites smoothly from transaction close into design buildout and move-in and aligning on space planning seating/occupancy standards amenities and day-to-day operations for existing sites.

• Develop and maintain a real estate playbook (templates standard lease terms site evaluation criteria approval workflows) to support consistent fast decision-making as CHAOS scales.

• Maintain a real estate portfolio database/tracker (lease terms square footage key dates ownership structure) as a single source of truth for the company.

• Present portfolio strategy transaction recommendations and budget updates to executive leadership and the board as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in corporate real estate real estate transactions or a brokerage role including direct responsibility for lease/purchase negotiation and portfolio strategy.

• Demonstrated experience managing a multi-site portfolio across several markets including sites supporting industrial manufacturing lab or office uses.

• Strong command of lease economics deal structuring and real estate financial modeling (NPV/IRR of lease vs. buy total cost of occupancy etc.).

• Experience managing outside brokers and real estate counsel and negotiating directly with landlords/sellers.

• Ability to operate with significant autonomy in a fast-scaling environment with evolving process and limited existing infrastructure.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including comfort presenting to executive leadership.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as the portfolio requires.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with real estate in defense government or other regulated/secure-facility environments.

• Familiarity with export control considerations (ITAR/EAR) affecting international site selection and facility access or willingness to partner closely with export control counsel on these decisions.

• Experience sourcing and standing up international sites including familiarity with local market practices and labor/real estate regulations in target regions.

• Experience supporting M&A real estate diligence (lease assumption assignment and integration planning).

• Background partnering closely with or directly managing a Facilities and Workplace organization.

• Eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Why CHAOS

• Health Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits : 401k ( 50% company match up to 6% of pay) FSA HSA life insurance and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch No meeting Fridays unlimited PTO casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries generous pre-IPO stock option grants relocation assistance and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 350 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary Range: $145000-$180000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus equity and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.

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