Director of Real Estate

Job Title: Director, Real Estate (DRE)
Reports To: Ownership – EHLLC
Status: Full-time / Exempt

Position Overview

The Director of Real Estate is a senior executive position responsible for leading the company’s real estate investment strategy, acquisitions, development, and portfolio management. This role includes full P&L responsibility for the company’s real estate ventures and requires strong leadership, strategic insight, and a hands-on approach. The Director will work closely with ownership, internal teams, and external partners to identify, evaluate, and execute profitable real estate opportunities aligned with the company’s long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Investment

• Lead real estate acquisition, development, repositioning, and divestiture strategies in line with ownership objectives.
• Source and analyze off-market acquisition and redevelopment opportunities across multiple states and asset classes.
• Present deal analyses, financial models, and strategic recommendations to ownership for approval.
• Continuously evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities for increased value or strategic repositioning.

Acquisitions & Development

• Direct identification, feasibility analysis, and underwriting of commercial real estate acquisitions.
• Negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture structures, leases, and development-related contracts.
• Ensure timely and profitable execution of real estate projects through strong project oversight and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage relationships with brokers, capital partners, attorneys, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Portfolio & Asset Management

• Oversee property and asset management activities including budgeting, capital planning, and operational efficiency.
• Work with internal and external teams to maintain and improve asset performance.
• Maintain annual capital expenditure budgets and provide regular reporting to ownership on asset health and performance.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to internal teams, including development, leasing, project, and property managers.
• Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture focused on results and proactive problem-solving.
• Represent the company with professionalism and integrity in all dealings with brokers, partners, municipalities, and service providers.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years in commercial real estate (CRE) with demonstrated success across acquisitions, development, leasing, and asset management.
• Proven track record in sourcing, negotiating, and closing commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong leadership experience in a small or entrepreneurial company setting.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, investment analysis, and deal structuring.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.

Preferred:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, or related discipline.
• Experience with mixed-use, retail, industrial, and/or land development projects.
• Successful navigation of entitlement and permitting processes.

Skills & Attributes

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive with a solution-driven mindset.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• High emotional intelligence, political acumen, and sound judgment.
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and mentors’ others.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel as needed for site visits, market assessments, and stakeholder meetings.
• Comfortable working in a lean, high-accountability environment with direct access to ownership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.