Senior Project Manager, Real Estate

General Motors

. Manage leasing, acquisition, and disposition of real property assets .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing real estate projects, including leasing, acquisition, and disposition, while aligning with strategic objectives and ensuring compliance with policies. Proficient in negotiations, financial analysis, and collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver value and maintain accurate project records.

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Real Estate Project ManagementNegotiation SkillsFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Office ProficiencyActive Real Estate License

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Hard Skills

Real Estate ExperienceFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementSite Strategy DevelopmentDue DiligenceLegal DocumentationTransaction StrategyBudgetingOccupancy ManagementAudit-Ready Record Keeping

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMotivationCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTeamsSlackAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in BusinessMBAJDActive Real Estate LicenseBroker’s License

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateBrokerageTenant RepresentationEconomic DevelopmentReal Estate InvestmentManufacturing ExperienceLogistics ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceIndustrial-Facility Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage leasing, acquisition, and disposition of real property assets
Align real estate projects with GM’s strategic objectives and deliver value to stakeholders
Manage projects from business requirements, site strategy, and feasibility through due diligence, approvals, negotiation, execution, occupancy, and closeout
Conduct site searches and develop transaction strategies
Manage timelines for real estate projects
Lead negotiations with owners, buyers, sellers, landlords, brokers, and other parties
Partner with GM Legal on legal language, risk allocation, and final documentation
Engage business units, labor relations, legal, environmental teams, consultants, and brokers
Ensure consistent delivery of real estate services under GM policies and procedures
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready project, transaction, approval, lease, and closeout records in GM systems
Support business unit budgeting and financial planning
Present to divisional and corporate leadership
Collaborate with Public Policy and local authorities on land use, permitting, entitlements, and property matters
Champion the Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship brand
Travel as required to support project execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 6 years of real estate experience
Capability to lead projects involving internal stakeholders and external resources
Skilled in negotiations, financial analysis, and a broad range of real estate matters, including legal and environmental matters
Strong business acumen
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Highly motivated, organized, creative, and success oriented
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with chat and virtual meeting tools such as Teams and Slack
Experience using AI
B.A./B.S. in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or industrial-facility experience preferred
Diverse experience in corporate real estate, brokerage or tenant representation, economic development, and real estate investment/development preferred
MBA and/or JD preferred
Active Real Estate License or Broker’s License preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and home; details provided through GM Total Rewards resources
Company vehicle may be provided subject to Motor Vehicle Report review
Hybrid work arrangement
Travel required at less than 25%
Relocation benefits are not provided