Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Director, Real Estate Holdings (DRE)
Reports To : Ownership – EHLLC
Status : Full-time / Exempt
Position Overview
The Director of Real Estate Holdings 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.