Real Estate Representative

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider's edge. Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients' aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity. We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients - and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day. At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions. Job Summary Provide all aspects of commercial real estate to include relocations, expansions, property dispositions, and portfolio management. Essential Functions: * Investigate, evaluate, and recommend real estate alternatives considering the capacity needs as well as operational requirements, while considering engineering, cost factors and schedule * Negotiate business deals for leases and legal contracts * Determine the scope of building improvements, solicit, and evaluate bids, award contracts, and ensure completion * Negotiate timely and cost-effective extensions of existing leases and provide flexibility for future extensions * Prepare and submit documentation outlining the business deal and provide justification for the real estate action * Maintain landlord relationships and interpret/enforce lease provisions and resolve disputes * Participate on public project approvals including zoning, use and site plan with guidance from management * Coordinate with government agencies to secure project incentives and infrastructure investments * Coordinate the lease or sale of excess properties * Provide input on rent and capital for the fiscal year as well as forecast spending of new rent monthly * Conduct market study tour by visiting potential facilities and/or land Qualifications: * Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Real Estate, or another business-related field * Real Estate License (or commitment to obtaining as a condition of employment) * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Flexibility to travel as business opportunities dictate Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. NOTE: The job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; supervisors may assign other duties as deemed necessary. Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.