VP, REAL ESTATE

Job Description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including :

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are :

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services.

From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO :

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing : physical, emotional, and financial.

With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

This position has the authority, responsibility and accountability for the leadership and direction of the Real Estate department to include GEO acquisitions, dispositions, lease renewals and property management for the entire organization.

This position will also provide guidance for developing and implementing all short and long-term strategic initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, design, development, and implementation of the Real Estate strategic initiatives.
• Provides direction and leadership of GEO acquisition projects, disposition activities, lease renewal activities and exercise of options and other rights.
• Directs and leads the GEO Re-entry, Adult Corrections and Youth Services zoning initiatives.
• Manages the relationships with outside vendors, such as brokers, attorneys, surveyors, appraisers and local economic development organizations.
• Serves as the liaison with political advocates for GEO Re-entry, Adult Corrections and Youth Services real estate acquisition activities.
• Directs the property information research activities and Lease / Property management administrative activities for all GEO Adult Corrections, Re-entry and Youth Services properties.
• Maintains effective communications and coordination between company departments, and consultants to ensure timeliness and accuracy of project design, specifications and submittals.
• Creates and presents development of major presentations and documents
• Mentors and provides guidance for Real Estate and key GEO Re-entry and Youth Services development team members.
• Leads the development and companywide implementation of the Real Property Management software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of progressive work experience required.
• Valid Real Estate License preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently on projects, knowledge of how projects are completed, and the ability to ensure that projects stay within necessary budgets and timeframes.
• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Strong reasoning, analytical, interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex tasks.
• Ability to work on several projects at the same time with ever changing deadlines.
• Ability to travel with frequent overnight stays.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software.

The GEO Group, Inc.