Director of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy

About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a Director of Facilities & Real Estate Strategy to own the corporate real estate portfolio, facilities operations, and capital construction. You will shape the footprint strategy, deliver build-outs and expansions on time and on budget, and optimize occupancy cost and workplace experience across the portfolio. What You’ll Do ● Portfolio Strategy: Own corporate real estate strategy — footprint planning, site selection, and lease-vs.-buy decisions. ● Facilities Management: Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and workplace services across the portfolio. ● Capital Projects: Lead build-outs, expansions, and capital construction projects on time and on budget. ● Cost Optimization: Manage occupancy costs, lease negotiations, and space utilization. ● Workplace Experience: Shape workplace and safety standards that support the workforce. ● Vendor Management: Manage brokers, contractors, and facilities service providers. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 8+ years in corporate real estate / facilities, including portfolio and project leadership. ● Real Estate: Expertise in site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio strategy. ● Project Delivery: Track record delivering capital construction projects. ● Financial Acumen: Strong command of occupancy economics and capital budgeting. ● Vendor Management: Experience managing brokers, general contractors, and service providers. ● Leadership: Ability to lead multi-site facilities teams. ● Education: Bachelor's in real estate, business, engineering, or related. Bonus Points ● Industrial: Experience with manufacturing / industrial facilities. ● Multi-Site: Multi-region portfolio experience. ● Sustainability: LEED or sustainability credentials. ● Growth: Experience scaling footprint during rapid expansion. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $255,000 to $325,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● Portfolio Strategy: Own corporate real estate strategy — footprint planning, site selection, and lease-vs.-buy decisions. ● Facilities Management: Oversee facilities operations, maintenance, and workplace services across the portfolio. ● Capital Projects: Lead build-outs, expansions, and capital construction projects on time and on budget. ● Cost Optimization: Manage occupancy costs, lease negotiations, and space utilization. ● Workplace Experience: Shape workplace and safety standards that support the workforce. ● Vendor Management: Manage brokers, contractors, and facilities service providers. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years in corporate real estate / facilities, including portfolio and project leadership. ● Real Estate: Expertise in site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio strategy. ● Project Delivery: Track record delivering capital construction projects. ● Financial Acumen: Strong command of occupancy economics and capital budgeting. ● Vendor Management: Experience managing brokers, general contractors, and service providers. ● Leadership: Ability to lead multi-site facilities teams. ● Education: Bachelor's in real estate, business, engineering, or related.