Lead, Real Estate Strategy & Transactions

The Real Estate Strategy & Transactions Lead will serve as the senior subject matter expert supporting Scout’s corporate real estate strategy, transaction execution, and portfolio planning activities across the company’s growing real estate footprint. Reporting to the Director, Real Estate & Facilities Management, this role leads coordination of complex real estate transactions and portfolio initiatives while serving as a key integration point between strategic planning, market analytics, and operational execution. 

The role will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Facilities, Workplace Services, Security, IT, EHS, and business stakeholders to support delivery of scalable, efficient, and business-aligned real estate solutions across the enterprise. 

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Real Estate Strategy & Transactions 

• →Lead and coordinate complex real estate transactions for new and existing facilities across the U.S., including lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, terminations, and portfolio optimization initiatives. 
• →Support execution of Scout’s corporate real estate strategy aligned with business growth objectives, ensuring market analytics, capacity modeling, investment prioritization, and operational considerations are integrated into transaction planning and execution. 
• →Serve as a senior subject matter expert and primary point of integration between portfolio strategy and transaction execution activities. 
• →Coordinate continuity across the real estate lifecycle from strategic planning through transaction execution and operational transition. 
• →Support proactive portfolio initiatives including footprint optimization, consolidations, blend-and-extend strategies, relocations, renewals, and exit planning activities. 
• →Partner with Legal, Finance, Purchasing, and business stakeholders to support review, negotiation, execution, and administration of lease agreements and related transaction documentation. 

Portfolio Planning & Analytics 

• →Conduct portfolio assessments and space utilization analyses to support operational alignment, portfolio optimization, and cost-effectiveness across Scout locations. 
• →Gather, analyze, and present demographic, financial, market, and portfolio data to support real estate recommendations and decision-making. 
• →Translate market analytics, capacity planning inputs, and portfolio data into actionable transaction and portfolio planning recommendations. 
• →Identify opportunities for portfolio value creation, operational efficiencies, and cost savings across the real estate portfolio. 
• →Maintain accurate lease records, portfolio databases, transaction documentation, and key milestone tracking. 
• →Identify and assess potential risks associated with the corporate real estate portfolio. 

Cross-Functional Coordination & Vendor Management 

• →Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Facilities, Workplace Services, Security, IT, EHS, Legal, Finance, and business teams to support current and future real estate requirements. 
• →Coordinate and oversee external real estate service providers, brokers, consultants, and vendors to support transaction execution and portfolio initiatives while maintaining cost and service expectations. 
• →Support development and implementation of portfolio risk mitigation strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders. 
• →Establish and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, brokers, consultants, and external service providers supporting Scout’s real estate activities. 

Process Improvement & Reporting 

• →Support development of real estate objectives, milestone planning activities, portfolio metrics, and reporting tools to improve visibility, consistency, and execution across projects and transactions. 
• →Support standardization and continuous improvement of real estate transaction, portfolio tracking, and reporting processes. 
• →Prepare reports, presentations, and transaction summaries for leadership review and decision-making. 

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.