Real Estate Expansion Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Real Estate Expansion Specialist to support strategic growth and expansion initiatives. This contract role sit in Columbus, OH and offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects involving market analysis, site selection, and growth planning. While the position is initially structured as a contract assignment, there may be opportunities for extended engagement based on business needs and performance; however, long-term employment is not guaranteed.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with data, identifying trends, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support real estate and expansion decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting and projection modeling for potential new site openings and growth initiatives.
• Analyze demographic, geographic, and market data to identify trends and expansion opportunities.
• Prepare market analyses and site recommendations using internal and external research.
• Maintain and improve datasets, mapping tools, and reporting resources used for planning and decision-making.
• Perform pre-opening and post-opening evaluations to measure site performance and business impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support real estate planning and execution activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Analytics, Geography, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large datasets related to real estate
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis functions
• Experience with data visualization, mapping, or GIS tools is a plus
• Ability to interpret data and present actionable insights to stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
• Work with a collaborative team on high-impact projects.
• Exposure to real estate planning, market analysis, and site selection activities.
• Potential for assignment extension or future opportunities based on business needs and performance.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $40.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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