Director, Lease Negotiations Specialist (Costa Mesa)

At CenterCal Properties , our mission is to create world class retail and mixed-use environments that uplift communities. We stand as a beacon of innovation, quality, and inclusivity. We are currently seeking a Director, Lease Negotiations Specialist with a diverse skillset to join our team, someone who embodies our values of Kind, Scrappy, Uplift Communities, Creative Persistence, Curiously Open Minded, Magical Places, and Build Great Teams. This role allows you to be based at any one of our locations , giving you the freedom to select the site that best suits you.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, CenterCal offers a comprehensive benefits package and company culture that offers flexibility, is collaborative, family-oriented and focused on the health and well-being of its strongest asset all employees!

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and a group term life benefit.
• 401k plan - Under the Companys current benefits package, eligible employees can begin participating after 90 days of employment.
• Financial advisement services through the companys 401k advisor.
• Unlimited PTO Plan
• Company paid holidays all Federal holidays plus Juneteenth and the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
• Two paid community service days one individual volunteer day and one company-sponsored.
• Flexible spending accounts and more!

GENERAL PURPOSE : The Director, Lease Negotiations Specialist will be responsible for negotiating new leases, renewals, amendments, and other lease-related agreements with national, regional, and local retail tenants across the companys portfolio of shopping centers and mixed-use developments. Working closely with in-house legal, development, leasing, and property management teams, this individual will serve as a key liaison between the company and prospective or existing tenants to facilitate lease transactions that align with the companys business and financial objectives.

This is a non-attorney position requiring significant experience in retail real estate leasing, contract negotiation, and deal structuring, with a strong understanding of lease language, real estate operations, and tenant needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES : Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The following qualifications are required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Note that qualifications may vary based on department size and / or geographic location.

Preferred Qualifications :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, compile and prepare documents, and operate standard office equipment. Physical ability to climb ladders, navigate active construction sites, and tolerate exposure to dust, debris, and typical site conditions is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment includes a mix of general office settings and active construction or property sites. Extended hours may occasionally be required during critical project periods. Frequent travel to property locations is necessary for meetings and on-site project coordination.