About this opportunity
GEA Germany GmbH lists this Real Estate Portfolio & Property Manager - North America & UK opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well‑established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses
Responsibilities / Tasks
This position is required to be out of one of our following offices: Frisco, TX, Janesville, WI, or Romeoville, IL offices.
Implementation of North America (NAM ) and UK real estate strategy to improve efficiency and quality of the regional property portfolio
Support the GEA Stakeholders in finding the best property solutions in alignment with the GEA portfolio strategy
Support the implementation of the GEA sustainability and decarbonization targets in Real Estate
Preparation of Real Estate scenarios analysis and summaries to be reported to key stakeholders at executive level
Act in alignment with the VP REE and CMD to achieve the property portfolio targets and KPIs
Ensure alignment with divisional budget and optimization targets.
Ongoing cooperation with GEA HR, Finance, Legal, EHS, Operations and IT, among others
Provide leadership reporting and recommendations
Update and report of relevant data and metrics in the organization in alignment with the CMD and VP REE.
Portfolio (NAM +UK) & Property Management (NAM)
Prepare business cases for new sites, lease renewals, capacity changes
Track lease terms, renewals, escalations, and manage landlord relationships
Manage and optimize GEA NAM and UK real estate portfolio across offices, factories, warehouses incl. negotiations of freehold, leasehold, footprint and cost efficiency projects a. o. Support lease and service contract negotiations
Support space planning, consolidation, expansion, relocation, or exit decisions in alignment with business targets and considering the GEA REE workplace and construction standards
Responsible for clarifications with the landlord, local stakeholders and local authorities
Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, consultants and local authorities
Administration of regional day-to-day property management issues in NAM
Oversee implement standard requirements for offices, manufacturing plants and warehouses
Manage statutory compliance requirements specifically with EHS norms, municipal, local authorities’ rules and other applicable norms and coordinate with authorities and consultants.
Ensure timely permits, licenses, renewals, and documentation Guidance and overseeing Facility Management standards in NAM with GEA FM-Teams
Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements with local facility & QHSE managers
Control project and property costs; validate contracts and invoices
Support lease, project and service contract negotiations.
Construction Management in NAM: Support new facilities, footprint optimizations, construction projects overseeing and governance
Responsible for clarifications with the local stakeholders, general planners, general constructors and authorities
Manage site readiness & statutory construction compliance specifically
Manage Construction projects focusing on cost control and sustainability
Support tenders in alignment with local teams and Indirect Procurement
Coordination of general planners, general constructors and sub-contractors
Ensure timely execution, permits, licenses, renewals, and documentation
Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements Real Estate capex and sustainability capex budgets and invoicing controlling.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Master's in engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related.
Min. 8 years experience in corporate real estate portfolio, property and construction management.
Exposure to multi‑site operations across NAM and UK.
Experience with factories and warehouses required.
Strong understanding of statutory compliance in India.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word (Knowledge of CAD applications are considered a plus).
Strong operational execution, flexibility, proactivity, relationship aptitude, team working and ability to approach Executives.
Hands‑on, solution‑oriented approach.
Vendor management and financial discipline.
Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Fluent English speaking is mandatory.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $120,000 - $145,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end‑user markets.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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