Corporate Real Estate & Portfolio Manager

Job Summary: The Corporate Real Estate and Portfolio Manager will lead all aspects of Barnhart’s national property strategy, including site acquisition, portfolio management, construction oversight, lease administration, and facilities leadership. This individual will provide end‑to‑end real estate stewardship, serving as a strategic partner to brokers, Branch Managers, and the Senior Leadership Team.

Location: This individual must be local to the greater Memphis area or willing to relocate to be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Strategy and Portfolio Management

• Manage Barnhart’s full national property portfolio, ensuring optimal performance, efficient utilization, and long‑term planning.
• Lead site acquisition, including land search, broker engagement, negotiations, and due diligence.
• Develop strategic real estate plans that support operational growth and future business needs.
• Advise branches and Senior Leadership on market conditions, site feasibility, and location strategy.

Property Acquisition and Development

• Oversee all stages of property acquisition, from initial market analysis to deal structuring, contracting, and transaction closing.
• Partner with brokers to evaluate opportunities, secure competitive terms, and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Ensure accurate drafting, negotiation, and review of real estate documents.

Construction and Facilities Oversight

• Provide leadership for construction projects and facilities improvements on newly acquired or existing properties.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, and local management to ensure timely and on‑budget execution.
• Manage long‑term facility maintenance planning and standards.

Lease and Asset Management

• Manage lease renewals, expirations, negotiations, and compliance.
• Maintain visibility into option deadlines, rent structures, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all documents are properly executed and recorded.

Cross‑Functional Leadership and Collaboration

• Serve as a primary contact for branch managers and brokers regarding real estate matters.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team on portfolio strategy, capital planning, and organizational impact.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders to anticipate future property needs.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, ideally including:
• National brokerage experience
• Land acquisition
• Transaction management
• Portfolio or asset management
• Familiarity with multi‑site or national portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but experience weighs more heavily.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and comfort with systems, data, and analytics.
• Ability to interpret leases, evaluate financial terms, and support negotiations.
• Experience collaborating with or managing brokers, contractors, or branch management teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Barnhart offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus incentive bonus based on results.
• $1-for-$1 match on 401(k) contributions up to 10% of compensation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability plans.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
• Opportunities to make a significant impact on people, teams, and company performance.

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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