Real Estate Portfolio Manager Buske Lines Inc.

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0 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $90,000 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Commercial real estate transactions Teamwork Managing property portfolios Expense reports Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Real Estate Commercial property management Full Job Description Position Summary Buske Logistics is seeking a Real Estate Portfolio Manager to lead the strategy, negotiation, and ongoing management of our growing real estate portfolio of approximately 30 leased industrial warehouse facilities across the United States. This role serves as the primary owner of the real estate lifecycle from site selection and lease negotiation through facility maintenance and capital project oversight partnering closely with external real estate brokers and internal operations leadership to ensure the portfolio supports Buske's continued growth while remaining well maintained and positioned to serve our customers. Key Responsibilities Lease Negotiation & Portfolio Management Negotiate new leases

• Partner with external real estate brokers to negotiate new facility leases in support of network growth. Manage lease renewals
• Manage the renewal process for existing facility leases, ensuring competitive terms and continuity of operations across the portfolio. Maintain portfolio oversight
• Track key lease dates, terms, and obligations across the ~30 facility portfolio to proactively drive renewal, renegotiation, and expansion decisions. Site Selection Lead site selection projects
• Work closely with real estate brokers to identify, evaluate, and secure new locations that meet operational, customer, and network requirements as Buske opens new facilities. Evaluate site criteria
• Assess prospective sites against criteria such as labor availability, transportation access, customer proximity, and facility specifications. Coordinate cross-functionally
• Partner with operations, sales, and finance stakeholders to align new location decisions with broader business and customer requirements. Facility Maintenance & Capital Projects Manage facility maintenance
• Work closely with the operations leadership team to manage ongoing facility maintenance across the portfolio, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. Oversee capital projects
• Identify, scope, and oversee capital improvement projects that maintain and enhance the quality of the real estate portfolio. Manage spend
• Establish and monitor maintenance and capital spend to balance facility quality with cost efficiency. Support operational excellence
• Drive continuous improvement in facility condition and reliability to support uninterrupted service to Buske's customers and operations teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with operations leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact between operations leadership, external real estate brokers and landlord property managers on all facility-related matters. Report to leadership
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on portfolio status, lease activity, site selection progress, and capital project status. Coordinate with finance
• Coordinate with finance and accounting on real estate-related budgeting and expenditures.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred. 7+ years of experience in commercial or industrial real estate, ideally within logistics, warehousing, distribution, or a related industry. Demonstrated experience negotiating industrial leases and managing site selection processes. Experience overseeing facility maintenance programs and capital improvement projects. Strong relationship and project management skills, with experience working alongside external brokers and internal operations teams. Excellent organization, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to travel to facilities across the network as needed. What Success Looks Like A well maintained, cost-efficient real estate portfolio that reliably supports Buske's customers and operations teams. Lease renewals and new leases negotiated on favorable terms, with no operational disruption from expiring agreements. New facility openings supported by rigorous, well-vetted site selection that meets operational and customer needs. Strong, collaborative working relationships with operations leadership and external broker partners. Proactive identification and execution of capital projects that keep the portfolio ahead of maintenance needs rather than reacting to them.

Pay:

$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

commercial real estate: 7 years (Required) industrial real estate: 7 years (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location:

Remote