Real Estate Manager

Job Title Real Estate Negotiations End-to-End Construction Oversight Project Management & Permitting Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of commercial real estate experience that includes direct, hands-on experience in both (a) lease negotiation and (b) construction/capital project management candidates with construction/project management experience alone, without lease negotiation experience, will not meet this requirement. Demonstrated experience with NNN commercial leases and standard lease structures (escalations, holdover, CAM, assignment/subletting, casualty/condemnation). Hands-on experience managing construction projects, including GC contract negotiation, pay application review, and change order management. Direct experience navigating municipal permitting processes (building, fire, health, trade permits) through to approval. Strong written and verbal negotiation skills, with the ability to represent FMP's interests directly with landlords, brokers, contractors, and permitting authorities. Ability to manage a high volume of simultaneous lease transactions and construction projects at varying stages, prioritizing independently under general direction. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, including redlining/tracked changes and basic budget tracking/financial modeling. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an occupier-side (tenant representation or corporate real estate) role managing a multi-location industrial, warehouse, or distribution portfolio. Familiarity with lease administration/IWMS platforms (e.g., ProLease, CoStar Real Estate Manager, or similar). Familiarity with standard AIA contract forms (A101, A201) or equivalent construction agreements. Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting implications. State real estate license, or professional affiliation such as NAIOP or BOMA. Experience managing landlord and general contractor relationships across a geographically distributed, multi-state portfolio. Core Competencies Negotiation & Deal-Making: Ability to negotiate effectively with landlords, brokers, general contractors, and municipal officials under ambiguity. Autonomous Execution: Comfort managing high-volume, simultaneous lease transactions and construction projects independently. Detail Orientation: Rigor in reviewing lease language, construction contracts, permitting codes, and financial terms. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication across internal teams (Operations, Facilities, Accounting, Legal) and external partners. Work Environment Work is performed in a company, customer or supplier sites office buildings or warehouses. Lifting requirements of up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis may be required. Wrist and finger manipulation due to computer work, calculating, compiling and filing. Equipment used may include but is not limited to computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machines. This job will require travel sometimes on short notice. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.