Director of Real Estate Services

HealthPartners is hiring a Director of Real Estate. Director of Real Estate is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing HealthPartners’ enterprise-wide real estate portfolio, encompassing both administrative and clinical facilities. This role provides leadership to the real estate team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals through optimal space utilization, cost efficiency, and exceptional service delivery.

In addition to strategic oversight, the Director is accountable for the day-to-day management of the Senior Real Estate Specialists and Office Services functions. This includes driving portfolio optimization, managing renewal transactions and non-core dispositions, and maintaining strong business relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and/or consultants. The Director ensures adherence to system-wide standards, policies, and procedures, while embodying the organization’s values and culture.

This role also supports the Vice President of Real Estate & Facilities on complex system initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and joint ventures, contributing to the long-term success and adaptability of the organization’s real estate strategy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, or related disciplines.

• 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing teams and overseeing complex real estate portfolios.

• Proven experience in lease negotiations, acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio optimization.

• Strong knowledge of real estate law, zoning, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Stark and Anti-Kickback Laws

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

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Real Estate License in the State of Minnesota

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ Years experience in healthcare real estate facilities.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.

• Familiarity with Epic space planning, facility integration, or health system mergers and acquisitions.

• Professional certifications such as CCIM, CPM, or LEED AP.