Job Requirements
General Summary：
The Real Estate Lead will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Real Estate portfolio across multiple agencies and cities within the country. This role involves strategic planning, financial modeling, lease negotiations, and project management to ensure efficient space utilization and cost optimization. The position requires strong stakeholder management, operational excellence, and leadership in driving real estate initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Portfolio & Lease Management
• Manage and maintain all office leases across locations in the country.
• Conduct portfolio analysis to evaluate property performance, identify improvement opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Optimize space utilization and occupancy costs through lease negotiations, renewals, subleasing, and disposals.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in the lease tracking tool (ANAPLAN).
• Negotiate favourable lease terms, rental rates, and incentives while minimizing contractual risks.
• Oversee contract management, including execution and registration of new leases.
Strategic Planning & Transactions
• Lead real estate transactions, including site selection, acquisitions, and dispositions, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Conduct financial analysis, due diligence, and risk assessments for transactions to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates on lease status and share reports with leadership.
Project & Fit-Out Management
• Lead fit-out improvement projects, providing operational input during due diligence, design, execution, and close-out phases.
• Drive and manage teams of designers and project managers for new office fit-outs.
• Should be able to handle and manage large scale project including both design and Build.
• Co-ordinate activities during build-out projects and ensure compliance with building regulations.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years in relevant real estate management, corporate real estate, commercial leasing, or related roles.
• Proven track record in developing and executing real estate strategies, managing complex transactions, and optimizing portfolios.
• Should have handled (Build and designed) and successfully managed end to end delivery of minimum 50K sft office space.
• Strong financial acumen with expertise in financial modeling, lease analysis, and investment valuation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of real estate markets, legal/regulatory requirements, and industry trends.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities and capability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages: Fluency in English; Local language are mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and team management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.
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