Real Estate Manager, Mid-Atlantic

The Regional Real Estate Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing real estate management and program operations for the Mid-Atlantic region of the Conservation Fund. This position focuses on project management and coordination of the portfolio of real estate projects in cooperation with individual project managers. The Regional Real Estate Manager also works with the Regional Vice President on regional program development and growth strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a deep understanding of real estate, including the due diligence process, and a passion for environmental conservation. This is a newly created position designed to strengthen the efficiency and efficacy of our conservation efforts across the region.

Note: This role is considered hybrid in the Arlington/Washington, DC area but will consider remote in the Mid-Atlantic region.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Real Estate Management

• Assist project managers on acquisition due diligence, including engagement of due diligence contractors and managing completion of due diligence during contract period.
• Maintain and expand critical due diligence contractor list, including appraisers, title companies, environmental consultants, among others.
• Coordinate with project managers on project disposition steps, including funding, partner requirements and associated due diligence and problem solving for individual project.
• Develop and improve project management tools and systems to facilitate efficient real estate operations.
• Work closely with Mid-Atlantic team to track status and progress on active and pending real estate transactions.
• Identify and implement solutions to systemic project complications delays, ensuring alignment with the project timelines.
• Coordinate with the Mid-Atlantic Team to build and manage strong relationships with external partners, including local/state/federal government entities, nonprofit land trusts, natural resource industry, and private landowners, with the goal of facilitating timely property transfers, growing business partnerships, and leveraging funding.
• Support Mid-Atlantic Team with feasibility studies and project management in the creation and expansion of real estate books of business and regional real estate programs.

Program and Team Management

• Assist Regional VP and Mid-Atlantic team in developing strategies for program expansion, new project development and regional growth.
• Work with Regional VP to set goals and track impact for regional operations across multiple programs. o Develop and maintain tools and systems to measure regional goals and impact.
• Track and analyze program data to identify trends, measure outcomes, and inform decision-making processes.
• Work closely with the Finance department to develop and manage program budgets, where appropriate, ensuring accurate financial planning and reporting.
• Drive coordination between internal TCF teams and functions to facilitate and improve communications, processes, and procedures for regional programs and projects.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Nonprofit Administration, Real Estate, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in operations, real estate management, or conservation-related fields.
• Proven experience managing large-scale real estate projects, including due diligence and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple projects.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with budget development and financial planning in a nonprofit or conservation context is a plus.
• Commitment to TCF’s mission of conservation and community development.

WHAT WE’D LIKE YOU TO HAVE

• Leadership: Ability to drive strategic regional growth initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing creative and effective solutions to ensure projects stay on track.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build and manage trusting relationships with diverse partners, stakeholders, and funders.
• Analytical Thinking: Capacity to interpret data, identify trends, and use insights to inform decision-making.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Some lifting and carrying will be necessary – up to 20 pounds.
• Work is performed in both an office setting and in outdoor settings in all weather conditions.
• When visiting conservation sites, the ability to traverse all terrain in outdoor/all weather conditions will be necessary.
• Willingness to travel as necessary to carry out duties, often with short notice and in inclement weather over long distances.
• Estimated travel – 10% per month, with additional day travel required.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

The Conservation Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.