Real Estate Specialist

Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive Real Estate Specialist to own the full lifecycle of our property portfolio. The position sits at the intersection of facilities, finance, and internal teams, ensuring every asset is acquired, maintained, and monetized efficiently.
General Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Portfolio Management – Maintain a master inventory of all owned and leased spaces, track lease expirations, renewal options, and compliance obligations.
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New-Property Set-Ups – Lead the internal process to setup new properties that would include coordination with vendors and utilizes as well as internal coordination with operations and IT teams.
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Utilities & Vendor Oversight – Solicit and manage contracts/accounts for electricity, water, waste, and specialty services; verify invoices and resolve service issues promptly.
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Property Repairs – Serve as the single point of contact for all repair requests. Work with vendors to repair items in a timely fashion while communicating with internal teams.
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Financial Tracking – Maintain a system to track the overall financial health of each property.
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Lease Administration – Manage the lease database/folder for each property and ensure that we are meeting all lease obligations and are aware of all lease renewal options.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
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Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and lead others to create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
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Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
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Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
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Regular attendance is mandatory

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED.
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1-3 years’ experience in real-estate, lease administration, or facilities management.
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Strong grasp of lease terms, real-estate law, and budgeting.
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Proficiency with property-management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or related field.
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Certifications such as CPM, RPA, or equivalent.
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Experience with multi-site vendor negotiations and financial modeling.
Key Skills:
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Negotiation, data-driven decision-making, vendor relationship management, attention to detail, and clear communication.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025  fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000