Senior Director, Real Estate & Workplace Services

Senior Director, Real Estate & Workplace Services

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $92.0 billion and created 1.1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey.

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Enterprise Real Estate Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

Lead the enterprise strategy and optimization of the national real estate portfolio, including leased and owned facilities.

Translate workforce strategy, growth plans, and workplace trends into long-term portfolio strategies.

Partner with executive and market leaders on site strategy, workplace utilization, relocation planning, and capital improvements.

Negotiate and oversee commercial lease agreements and strategic real estate transactions.

Establish enterprise workplace standards including design, furniture, branding, and space planning guidelines.

Workplace Experience & Space Optimization

Design and lead a workplace strategy that enables productivity, collaboration, and an exceptional employee experience.

Monitor occupancy trends, utilization metrics, and workplace performance indicators to inform continuous improvement.

Align workplace environments with organizational culture and evolving hybrid work expectations.

Facilities Operations & Infrastructure Reliability

Provide enterprise oversight for safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all facilities infrastructure.

Ensure operational continuity of critical building systems including HVAC, power infrastructure, generators, UPS systems, and life-safety systems.

Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards across all locations.

Risk, Safety & Business Continuity

Lead workplace safety strategy in partnership with Risk Management and HR.

Oversee the Local Emergency Action Plan, ensuring the safety and security of the national office portfolio and Enterprise staff.

Lead enterprise facility-related risk mitigation initiatives and emergency response coordination.

Vendor, Contract & Procurement Governance

Lead strategic sourcing and vendor governance for workplace and facilities services.

Oversee procurement processes including RFP development, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Manage relationships with external brokers, architects, contractors, and facilities service providers.

Financial Stewardship & Capital Planning

Oversee operating and capital budgets for enterprise real estate and facilities operations.

Optimize occupancy costs including cost per square foot and long-term capital investments.

Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources through disciplined financial management.

Leadership & Organizational Impact

Lead and develop a high-performing Real Estate & Workplace Services team.

Provide coaching and strategic direction to regionally distributed office/market leaders and office management staff.

Foster collaboration across functions to ensure workplace services effectively support business objectives.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related field.

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or workplace services.

Experience leading multi-site real estate portfolios within complex organizations.

Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, vendor governance, and operational leadership.

Experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing capital projects.

Approximately 20% travel to U.S. office locations.

Ability to operate effectively in a strategic leadership role requiring enterprise influence and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Professional certifications such as IFMA, IWFM, IEMA, or NEBOSH.

Salary Transparency

You will be joining a team of talented professionals motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

Enterprise offers a comprehensive total rewards package for you and your family. The pay range for this position is $140K $165K. The salary range represents the low and high end of what may be paid for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range, and compensation decisions may be influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Total Rewards at Enterprise

This range is just one component of our total rewards package, which also includes annual performance bonuses and generous paid leave programs.

Our benefits form a major part of the total rewards package. These include dental, health, and vision care plans, as well as family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support. Enterprise supports flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and offers health advocacy, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and mental health benefits. We round out our package with financial education, wellness programs, and auto-enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

Finally, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications.