Position: Manager, Real Estate Job Description: Forward is seeking a Manager, Real Estate, that will be a key to the company's continued growth. They will work with senior leaders to build and execute both short and long-term strategies. They will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the real estate needs are being achieved through all phases of the real estate cycle including evaluating and securing new locations, negotiating leases, and managing the facility from conceptualization to disposition. Core Responsibilities and Duties: + Assist Director in market evaluation, site selection and negotiation of new locations + Evaluate economic, demographic, and other market data to identify and prioritize key markets + Analyze facility economics to ensure sites meet return requirements; generate pro forma analysis in partnership with Finance + Manage and maintain broker, developer, and vendor relationships + Independently negotiate and draft complex lease and legal agreements + Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align and lead the real estate strategy including lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals, and relocations + Evaluate and manage zoning and licensing requirements per authority + Manage property standards and capital projects + Effectively communicate expectations, requirements, and status of projects to key business partners – both internal and external + Evaluate, develop, and implement standard real estate processes and procedures + Other duties as assigned Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas of study (Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance) or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability + Minimum of three (3) years real estate experience across multiple real estate disciplines including leasing, management, acquisitions, and dispositions + Demonstrated negotiation skills + Thorough understanding of real estate legal and financial terms + Ambitious standards and keen attention to detail + Demonstrated record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment + Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint + Ability to travel up to 50% Skills: + The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic + Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment + Capable of setting priorities and multi-tasking Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. #IND About Us Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base. Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry. Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication About the Team