Real Estate Manager

Location:

Providence, RI, US, 02903

Requisition ID: 19446

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Overview

The Real Estate Manager leads site selection, leasing, design, budgeting, and project execution of company leased real estate assets. You will ensure BRIGHTSTAR’s properties meet the changing organizational needs, while providing safe, secure and sustainable space for staff to thrive.

You will be responsible for the delivery of projects across commercial office space, R&D, Data Centers, Operation Centers, warehousing, distribution facilities, and showrooms.

This role requires effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and project management experience. Problem-solving and decision-making skills to diagnose challenges and issues and develop innovative business solutions and assess risks and opportunities. Very strong administration skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and internal customers to develop an understanding of business requirements.
• Manage multiple projects from project identification to site selection, design, planning, client approval, construction, moves and completion.
• Develop/maintain scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
• Provide property market analysis and performance benchmarking.
• Provide cost estimation for renovations, relocations, and new business rollout.
• Lead real estate components of RFP opportunities and competitive bid proposals.
• Lead and manage workplace designers, architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects
• Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouse operations.
• Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements
• Collaborate with cross function teams including Legal, IT, EHS, Sustainability, Security, Finance, Facilities, HR
• Manage and negotiate with 3rd party vendors, architects, general contractors, and engineers in the delivery/construction of space.
• Identify project dependencies and critical path issues.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business units, senior management, brokers, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, design and build vendors and other industry professionals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal business units and external partners, translating evolving business needs into clear real estate requirements and aligning expectations across all parties.
• Present recommendations, business cases, and project updates to senior leadership and executive sponsors, securing buy-in and approvals for capital projects and portfolio decisions.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle, communicating scope, budget, schedule, and risk through regular status reporting and steering committee reviews.
• Build consensus across competing priorities and cross-functional teams to drive timely, well-informed decision-making and keep initiatives on track.
• Manage and monitor lease expirations and critical dates.
• Collaborate and partner with business leaders to drive portfolio performance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with brokers and service providers regarding lease strategy.
• Lead negotiation activities for new properties, lease renewals and lease terminations.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews, performance evaluations, and benchmarking.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, real estate project management, architecture, or related field is preferred
• Professional certification (PMP, MCRE, LEED or similar) preferred
• 7-10 years relevant experience in corporate or commercial real estate development/construction environments
• Advanced user of Microsoft Project, excel, smartsheet, and other scheduling and tracking tools
• Proficient in AutoCAD or similar design software, ability to create test fits and office/warehouse sizing
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu for plan review, markups, quantity takeoffs, and document collaboration with project teams and vendors
• Experience in drafting and managing RFPs for real estate and construction projects, including the management of bid processes and vendor negotiations
• Working knowledge of regulatory processes, including permitting, building codes
• Working knowledge of lease/construction contract terms
• Working knowledge of sustainable building practices, and green certifications i.e. LEED
• Experienced managing and delivering commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure projects
• Understanding of data centers, labs, and warehouses
• Ability to scope projects that have heavy electrical and mechanical requirements
• OSHA 10/30 hour certification desirable
• Strong analytical ability
  
  

Success Profile

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self
  
  

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $74,961 - $164,800. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

Nearest Major Market: Providence

Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island