Senior Director Real Estate Dev & Portfolio Mgmt (Remote - Maryland)

This is a remote postiion that can be hired in Maryland.

The Senior Director, Real Estate Transactions & Portfolio Management oversees management of the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) portfolio, acquisitions and dispositions of all fee simple and leased properties, lease administration and property administration. Provides bank leadership with critical information and insight required for the selection, prioritization, and execution of initiatives which align with real estate portfolio roadmaps and the Bank’s Competitive Path and Strategic Plan. Develops and implements strategies to enhance returns, improve processes, foster key relationships and delivers tactical insights to executive management and other key stakeholders through project portfolio analysis, metrics, and reporting. Establishes and maintains governance for all site acquisitions and dispositions and provides daily direction and administration of activities and staff team.

• Business Strategy and Support – Partners with bank leadership and key stakeholders to understand business unit strategies and align project objectives, development, and execution to accomplish strategic objectives. Offers business and technical expertise for all CRE real estate activities and programs and delivers tactical insights, reporting and budget planning and management.
  • Portfolio Management - Ensures the Bank’s real estate portfolio remains in alignment with goals, objectives, policies, and facility network strategies. Responsible for overall asset management, acquisitions, dispositions of surplus real estate, lease administration and general administration of the portfolio.
  • Managerial Functions - Oversees teams accountable for administration of the CRE lease and fee simple portfolio management and programs. Establishes and monitors expectations to achieve company and department goals. Makes appropriate changes to policies, procedures, and efficiencies in order to meet business objectives. Manages the performance, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
  • Relationship Development – Develops influential and collaborative relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders in support of project office success. 15%
  • Reporting – Develops methods of measuring project and portfolio performance. Conveys project updates and performance results to the appropriate parties through metrics, reports, presentations, and other communications.

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general management. OR High School Diploma or GED and 16 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate, transaction management, lease administration, asset management, project management, general management.

Required skills: Risk identification, risk mitigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Real Estate managing large, complex portfolios
• 10+ years of leadership experience including talent development and coaching of geographically dispersed teams with varying experience levels
• Proven experience leading through change
• Ability to develop and coach high performing teams
• Experienced at efficiently managing a pipeline of transactions volume with a lens towards critical dates and working effectively to facilitate key conversations to keep delivery on track
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with partners at all levels of the organization
• Prior experience building and executing strategies within Corporate Real Estate
• Experience building data-driven reporting practices
• Experience in Corporate Real Estate within financial services
• Knowledge and familiarity with construction documents, current construction practices, leases, work letters, bidding, and contracts
• MS Office acumen

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The base pay for this position is generally between $203,000 and $245,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined
based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total
compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer
of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.