As the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate at TQL, you will lead the strategic management of our real estate portfolio, ensuring our facilities and operations align with the company's broader business goals. This executive role reports directly to the CFO and requires a highly experienced leader in real estate portfolio management, facility operations, and strategic cost management. You will drive efficiencies, foster a positive workplace environment, and ensure optimal use of our real estate assets while supporting organizational growth.
  

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Key Responsibilities:

\n\nReal Estate Portfolio Strategy & Management:
\n\nLead and manage the company’s real estate portfolio to ensure it aligns with TQL's strategic objectives.\nDesign and implement long-term real estate strategies that drive business growth and maximize asset value.\nOversee lease negotiations, manage lease agreements, and build effective relationships with landlords and property owners.\nIdentify opportunities for property acquisitions, leasing, or dispositions to enhance portfolio performance.\nEnsure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and operational real estate requirements.\n\n\nFacilities Management Leadership:
\n\nLead the Facilities Management team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations of corporate facilities.\nDevelop and execute best-in-class processes for maintenance, security, and workplace services to enhance employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.\nManage key vendor relationships for essential services such as janitorial, security, and maintenance.\nOversee capital projects and facility improvements, ensuring they meet functional, aesthetic, and sustainability goals.\nEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, while promoting a safe and productive workplace.\n\n\nFinancial Oversight & Optimization:
\n\nDevelop and manage real estate and facilities-related budgets, tracking costs and identifying areas for improvement.\nImplement cost-effective strategies, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies across real estate and facilities operations.\nProvide executive-level financial analysis and reporting on the performance and ROI of real estate investments and facilities management.\n\n\nStrategic Real Estate Planning:
\n\nPartner with senior leadership to align real estate strategies with TQL's corporate goals and growth trajectory.\nProactively assess and plan for future real estate needs, including expansion, consolidation, or other adjustments in response to business evolution.\nEvaluate and recommend strategic real estate investments, acquisitions, and dispositions.\n\n\nTeam Leadership & Development:
\n\nBuild, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of real estate and facilities management professionals.\nSet clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for the team.\nFoster a culture of innovation, excellence, and collaboration across the department.
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Qualifications:

\n\n10+ years of senior leadership experience in corporate real estate and facilities management.\nProven expertise in managing large, multi-state commercial real estate portfolios (international experience a plus).\nStrong skills in contract negotiations and vendor management, including facilities-related services.\nExpertise in short- to mid-term leasing strategies and ownership of complex build projects from concept to completion.\nExperience in high-growth, fast-paced, large-scale organizations.\nFamiliarity with 24/7 facility operations, including maintenance, security, utilities, backup power systems, and workplace services.\nKnowledge of on-prem data centers and network infrastructure.\nAbility to quickly build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders and lead organically grown teams.\nHighly adaptable and driven by continuous improvement and exceeding expectations in a rapidly evolving environment.\nStrong executive presence, exceptional communication, and presentation skills.\nM&A experience, particularly in real estate acquisitions.\nAbility to travel up to 20%.
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Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245