Head of Real Estate - Distribution Centers

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: Success . Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth . We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork . We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE The Director, Real Estate of Supply Chain Properties will be located at our Dublin Office and will report to the Vice President of Real Estate- Supply Chain Properties. This role will primarily support the planning, budgeting, acquisition, entitlements, incentives, design, permitting, construction, inspection and disposition as applicable related to our Distribution Centers and Warehouse Facilities throughout the United States. Additionally, the role will provide portfolio management of leased facilities. The existing portfolio consists of over 20 million square feet in multiple locations with several high-profile projects and programs underway. The base salary range for this role is $119,800 – $225,250. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage a network of brokers, architects, contractors, vendors and attorneys as required to ensure all projects have best-in-class support and that projects and programs are delivered in accordance with scope, schedule and budget. Coordinate efforts with internal (Network Strategy, IT Loss Prevention, Legal) and external partners (Architect, Contractor, Broker, Consultant) as appropriate for the successful delivery and management of all activities. Develop construction estimates and spend forecasts. Manage projects to align with approved capital expenditures and forecasts. Create capital and operating expense budgets, increase capital expenditure requests and manage invoices to ensure compliance with all internal processes, procedures, governance and controls. Responsible for tracking all key dates and documents related to projects, programs and leases to ensure that all actions are taken in a timely manner, well in advance of due dates. Work with municipalities as required relative to permitting, inspections, incentives, etc. Negotiate contracts and other agreements to ensure market or better deal terms and manage such contracts and agreements until such time that they are no longer active. Involved in creating business cases for the Real Estate Committee. Inspect quality and compliance on projects. Verify that company, local, and federal regulations are being met. Perform detailed and fact-based site due diligence achieving full transparency of conditions and risks in order to provide solid recommendations and decision support. COMPETENCIES Building Effective Teams Collaboration Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability & Execution Manages Conflict Business Acumen Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes Organizational Agility Analysis & Judgment Teamwork Influence Technical / Functional Competence QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED Minimum of 8 years experience in corporate supply chain real estate project management involving industrial assets. Project Management certification is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability in managing tactical execution while maintaining a strategic focus. Proven business and financial acumen. Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization, including external stakeholders. Experienced in all aspects of financial planning and management from a cash flow and P&L perspective. Comfortable with levels of ambiguity and managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to influence, manage conflicts, solve complex problems and lead people and activities. Strong working knowledge of building systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, as well as maintaining regulatory compliance. Ability to review and interpret design and construction drawings of all disciplines. Strong knowledge of CAD and Revit modeling. Willingness and ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in related field of architecture, engineering, construction management or real estate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer Job requires ability to work on an active construction site. Walking and standing on various surfaces in various climates while wearing personal protection equipment Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc Consistent timeliness and regular attendance Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

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This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws. The base pay range for this role $119,800.00 to $225,250.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ross Stores, Inc.