Senior Director, Real Estate

Forterra

. Grow the portfolio of land transactions throughout Washington State .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate transactions, project management, and financial modeling, with a strong focus on land acquisition strategies and risk management. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate agreements, and secure funding for conservation projects.

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Real Estate TransactionsProject ManagementFinancial ModelingNegotiation SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingDue DiligenceBudget ManagementRisk ManagementGrant WritingLand AcquisitionEnvironmental LawCapital Stack AssemblyPublic FinancingReal Estate Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Land ConservationPhilanthropyEnvironmental ConsultingUrban PlanningNatural Resource Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Grow the portfolio of land transactions throughout Washington State
Form real estate acquisition and transaction strategies
Negotiate agreements with multiple parties
Plan and execute due diligence processes to reduce risks and exposures
Manage budgets and schedules
Perform accounting, financial modeling, management, and reporting
Assemble capital stacks of grants, philanthropic donations, debt, and equity financing to close deals
Find new deals meeting conservation and financial objectives
Lead land acquisition strategy for conservation properties
Support business plans for projects, including concepts, risks, funding strategies, milestones, work plans, and pro formas
Negotiate MOUs, PSAs, and other agreements with sellers, buyers, and strategic partners
Initiate and complete due diligence for land acquisitions
Maintain relationships with landowners, Tribes, government agencies, financing organizations, and environmental, engineering, and design consultants
Find, research, write, and manage public agency grant applications and contracts; ensure compliance and produce reports
Coordinate with the Philanthropy Team on fundraising strategies and funder pitches
Work with the Communications Team to create project communications strategies
Lead land conservation and stewardship teams; mentor and guide direct reports
Create and manage project-level and department-level budgets
Drive team performance by aligning team members' motivation with organizational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Law, Natural Resource Management, or related field
8+ years experience in real estate transactions, real estate development, project management, environmental law, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Demonstrated success securing and managing large-scale private or public financing, fundraising, or grants to acquire and manage land portfolios
Experience mentoring and guiding teams of direct reports and/or cross-functional partners
Proficiency in creating and managing multiple budgets and schedules
Ability to identify and manage risk in the acquisition and due diligence process
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to integrate fundraising into the project management work stream
Ability to close real estate deals
Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members and external consultants
Project management, research, and time management skills
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Teams
Successful completion of a background check
Proof of authorization to work in the United States
Must reside in Washington state prior to employment
Must be able to travel 25% or more throughout western and central Washington

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package promoting total wellness through health care, pre-tax benefits, work-life balance, and financial security
Primarily remote work within a hybrid work environment
Equal opportunity workplace