Senior Director, Real Estate – Workplace Strategy

Mercer Advisors

. Develop and maintain a multiyear portfolio strategy aligned with headcount growth, acquisitions, and business unit priorities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate real estate strategy, financial analysis, and workplace optimization, with a strong focus on aligning space utilization with business objectives and employee experience. Proficient in managing relationships with external partners and presenting insights to executives.

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Corporate Real Estate ManagementFinancial AnalysisCommercial Lease StructuresAdvanced Excel ProficiencyDashboard Development

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisSpace UtilizationLease AccountingData AnalysisReport BuildingProject ManagementBudgetingForecastingOccupancy Cost AnalysisWorkplace Strategy

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship ManagementProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ExcelDashboard SoftwareReal Estate Management ToolsProject Management SoftwareData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateFinancial ServicesProfessional ServicesAcquisition StrategyWorkplace Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain a multiyear portfolio strategy aligned with headcount growth, acquisitions, and business unit priorities
Evaluate footprint decisions and build business cases with financial and risk analysis
Partner with Finance and Accounting on budgeting, forecasting, and lease accounting
Work with HR, IT, and Compliance to ensure spaces meet technology, workplace, and employee experience needs
Advise business and regional leaders on space needs, timelines, and project status
Oversee workplace strategy for hybrid schedules, collaboration needs, and client-facing space
Translate employee needs into practical space and design standards
Use utilization data, badge or desk-booking trends, and employee feedback to right-size spaces and improve office experience
Manage office design guidelines covering layout, amenities, furniture, and technology
Track workplace trends and recommend changes supporting culture, productivity, and cost goals
Manage relationships with external real estate partners across leasing, lease administration, and project management
Set expectations, review deliverables, and monitor partner performance against scope, timelines, and budgets
Improve processes, service quality, and cost effectiveness across partner relationships
Safeguard lease data, critical dates, and portfolio information
Build and maintain dashboards and recurring reports on occupancy cost, space utilization, and project status
Prepare portfolio summaries and executive presentations with insights and recommendations
Analyze rent, occupancy, and capital spend to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities
Support budget development, variance analysis, and forecasting with Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in corporate real estate, financial services, professional services, or a company growing through acquisition or related experience
Working knowledge of commercial lease structures, key terms, and lease accounting concepts
Strong analytical skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience building reports and dashboards
Experience working with outsourced service providers or brokerage partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present to executives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Life & AD&D; Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan
Kaiser Medical plans available in California
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan
Two comprehensive Dental Plans
Vision Insurance Plan
Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care
14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving
Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
Employee Assistance Plan
Family Medical Leave
Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Company Paid Concierge Services
401(k) Retirement Plan with Traditional and Roth plans, per-pay-period match, and after-tax option
Pet Insurance
Personalized financial planning and guidance at preferred employee pricing
Incentive compensation eligibility