Job: Director, Real Estate

Jobing Description

Director, Real Estate

Company:
C&S Wholesale Grocers

Requisition #:
5035

Job Type:
Finance Jobs

Job Location:
Keene, NH

FLSA Satus:
Exempt (Salary)

Percent Of Travel Required:
25%

Job Description:

The incumbent will manage the company's real estate, including distribution centers, retail supermarkets, and offices to support the business functions in the most effective & cost efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

* Together with the company s treasurer, negotiate purchase, sale, leasing and financing of industrial, retail, office and residential properties for a portfolio in excess of 20 million square feet. Includes site selection, deal structure, title review, environmental due diligence and drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and other legal documents.
* Obtain land use approvals for expansion and new facilities.
* Direct in-house and outside professionals to prepare applications and appear at Planning Board hearings.
* Direct administration of real estate accounts payable (including common area maintenance charges), accounts receivable, lease renewals and requests for estoppel certificates and subordination agreements.
* Work with the Facilities Maintenance Department to ensure that properties are maintained in acceptable condition.
* Represent C&S entities in disputes and litigation with Landlords or other parties regarding real estate. Supervise outside counsel as appropriate.
* Together with the company s tax team, implement program to reduce tax assessments and ensure timely payments to avoid penalties and interest.
* Together with the company s tax team, negotiate state and local incentives and tax credits for expansions and new facilities.
* Manage outside professionals, such as legal counsel, real estate brokers, real estate consultants, engineers, planners, surveyors, title agents and environmental consultants.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of post graduate degree
* Ten years of related experience.
* Working knowledge of real estate principles, construction and legal background.
* Solid understanding of C&S business objectives.
* Strong negotiation skills, communication skills and analytical ability.
* Highly developed project management and organizational abilities.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

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