Director of Real Estate

Position Summary AtCulligan Quench,the Director of Real Estateis responsible fordeveloping and executing the company’s commercial real estate strategy in support of operational growth and portfolio optimization. This role leads site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, dispositions, and business case development while partnering with Executive Leadership, Finance, Operations, and Legal to ensure real estate decisions align with the company’s strategicobjectives. This Director of Real Estate oversees multiple real estate projects simultaneously, provides financial and strategic analysis for transaction decisions, drives process improvements, and leads across-functionalteam responsible for delivering successful real estate initiatives nationwide. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end commercial real estate transactions, including site selection, Letter of Intent (LOI) negotiations, lease negotiations, acquisitions, dispositions, and related business planning. Manage multiple real estate projects simultaneously, balancing timelines, budgetsand forecasts, staffing requirements, available resources, and stakeholder expectations. Develop financialanalysesand business cases to support real estate transactions, including lease comparison matrices, portfolio analysis, transaction reporting, dashboards, compliance reporting, and key performance indicators. Conduct market reviews, demographic analysis, site tours, and due diligence toidentify, evaluate, and recommend commercial real estate opportunities that supportthe company’s operational and growthobjectives. Develop and present executive recommendations, financial analyses, and transaction packages to support informed real estate investment decisions. Draft, negotiate, and review Letters of Intent (LOIs), while partnering with internal and external stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle. Oversee the analysis of all required documentation necessary to execute commercial real estate transactions and development activities. Develop and implement standardized real estate policies, reporting, processes, and best practices that improve operational efficiency, governance, and scalability, including maintenance of thecompany’s real estate portfolio onOccupier (or the like). Drive portfolio optimization initiatives focused on maximizing operational efficiency, reducing occupancy costs, and supporting long term business growth. Lead, coach, and develop a team of exempt and non-exempt employees while establishingperformance expectations, departmental goals, and budget accountability. Exercise sound independent judgment and discretion in evaluating complex commercial real estate opportunities and making recommendations that impactthe business. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, orrelatedfield. 7+years of progressive commercial real estate, project management, or related experience. 3+years of peopleleadership experience. Demonstratedexperience structuring, negotiating, and executing commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and portfolio optimization. Proven experience sourcing, evaluating, conducting due diligence, and closing commercial real estate transactions. Strong understanding of commercial real estate law, lease structures, financial statements, property taxes, and due diligence processes. Advanced financial analysis skills, including lease comparison modeling and investment analysis. Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel and experience using commercial real estate software such as Argus, MRI, Apex, or similar platforms preferred. Ability to travelapproximately10-20%. Benefits Quench offers salary, commission, benefits, and incentive awards. Medical, Dental, Vision which start day one 401(k) match of 50% up to 6% Life insurance Disability Unlimited Paid Time Away Parental leave Additional voluntary benefits Career progression opportunities Coaching and professional development Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quench provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. 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