Director of Real Estate and Facilities

Posting Title: Director of Real Estate and Facilities
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: San Jose, CA | Urbandale, IA | Texas | Indiana | With 50% Travel
Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000

*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan. 

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE
Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we've done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we're proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America's largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything. 

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Real Estate leads Cupertino Electric's real estate strategy and execution, overseeing the identification, acquisition, and build-out of new office locations, as well as management of vendor relationships across the company's real estate portfolio. This role blends strategic site selection, hands-on lease negotiation, project oversight, and vendor management to ensure CEI's physical footprint supports business growth and operational efficiency.

Site Selection & New Office Openings

• Lead market research and site selection analysis for new office locations, aligning real estate decisions with business growth plans and workforce needs
• Evaluate potential locations based on cost, accessibility, market conditions, and strategic fit
• Develop business cases and financial models to support location decisions
• Coordination with parent company on shared work spaces and or offices

Lease Negotiation & Management

• Negotiate lease terms, renewals, and terminations to secure favorable economic and operational outcomes
• Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, and legal counsel throughout the lease lifecycle
• Maintain a portfolio-wide view of lease expirations, obligations, and renewal options

Tenant Improvement (TI) Build-Out Management

• Oversee TI design and construction from planning through occupancy, partnering with architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders (Operations, IT, Facilities, HR)
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and vendor performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Ensure new spaces meet company standards for functionality, security requirements, brand, and employee experience

National Vendor & Account Management

• Own vendor relationships for real estate–related services (e.g., brokerage, facilities management, furniture, maintenance) across the national portfolio
• Negotiate and manage master service agreements to drive consistency, cost savings, and service quality
• Establish KPIs and hold vendors accountable to performance standards
• Potential oversight of local facility managers

Strategic & Financial Oversight

• Partner with Finance to develop and manage the real estate capital and operating budgets
• Identify opportunities to optimize the portfolio (consolidation, cost reduction, space utilization)

ABOUT YOU

• Proven track record managing multi-site, national vendor programs
• Strong negotiation, financial modeling, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographies
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Licensure/Certifications: N/A

Experience: 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, with direct experience in site selection, lease negotiation, and construction/TI project management

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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

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