Director, Real Estate – East Region

September 22, 2026

Job Description:

Identify, evaluate, acquire, and advance real estate opportunities across the assigned Eastern region.
Further develop the current real estate strategy and playbook.
Independently source and evaluate potential sites using market intelligence, field insights, and internal selection criteria.
Assess visibility, access, area growth, competition, traffic patterns, and zoning restrictions.
Conduct site visits, grade sites, and record qualitative field assessments.
Review trade areas and proposed purchase and lease locations.
Manage external brokerage and developer relationships.
Report regularly on the acquisition pipeline and key market trends to executive leadership.
Track post-acquisition performance against projected returns.
Prepare and present PowerPoint site presentations to the Real Estate Committee.
Oversee negotiation of letters of intent and contracts for purchase or lease locations.
Manage contractual deal terms and ownership relationships through timely closing and development.
Lead preparation of Real Estate Committee packages, including maps, competitive overlays, commentary, and scorecards.
Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, Development, and Construction to complete due diligence and secure permits before closing.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, finance, or a related field required.
7+ years of experience in real estate site selection, acquisitions, development, or brokerage, preferably in Development and Medical.
Proven ability to evaluate markets and site-level opportunities independently and persuasively.
Familiarity with the National Market is preferred.
Strong negotiation and land acquisition skills.
Analytical mindset with comfort using Excel and mapping/GIS tools such as CoStar, Buxton, Placer.ai, and Definitive Health.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High integrity, discipline, and self-motivation; comfortable working solo in the field.
Must reside within 1.5 hours of a major airport.
25% multi-state travel required.

Benefits:

Remote work available
Exempt position
Equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination protections

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