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.

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