Real Estate Manager managing Perk's Real Estate strategy across Europe and the US. Overseeing operations for Central Europe hubs to optimize collaboration and creativity.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end Real Estate strategy across all Perk offices in Europe and the US.
Lead office searches, openings, moves, and closures, ensuring alignment with company culture, headcount growth, and operational needs.
Negotiate leases, renewals, and contracts with landlords, brokers, and property managers, securing favorable terms while protecting Perk’s interests.
Prepare business cases, including financial models, space utilization analysis, and strategic recommendations for leadership decisions.
Manage timelines, budgets, and external partners to ensure high-quality execution of all Real Estate projects.
Align Real Estate decisions with broader Workplace, Finance, and ESG strategies, including sustainability and cost-efficiency goals.
Oversee the daily operations of our Central Europe hubs, including maintenance, cleaning, security, and other essential services.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain high standards and prevent disruptions.
Manage vendor relationships, coordinate repairs, renovations, and technical service implementation, ensuring compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations.
Develop and manage emergency response, business continuity, and health & safety plans across all sites.
Own Facilities budgets, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Support initiatives that enhance employee experience, including office look & feel, workspace layout, food & beverage offerings, and event collaboration.
Partner with the Community Experience team to maintain a welcoming and collaborative environment.
Lead a Workplace Experience Specialist, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Ensure alignment with the Barcelona Workplace Experience Manager and across all hubs for a unified approach.
Collaborate with senior leadership in hubs to understand priorities, provide updates on projects, and maintain transparent communication.
Work closely with TechOps, Legal, Finance, and People teams to align on operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements
Strong background in international Real Estate management and facilities operations.
Hands-on experience in fast-paced startup or scale-up environments.
Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and office providers at scale.
Strong project management skills with a proactive, hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
Exceptional communication skills in English (written and verbal), with experience collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally to other locations or support new hub openings.
Human-centric, creative, humble, and highly collaborative approach.
Ownership mentality: you anticipate issues, take initiative, and deliver results.
Benefits
💰 Competitive compensation, including equity in the company;
🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
💊 Health perks such as private healthcare;
💪Fitness perks such as an onsite gym & fitness app subsidy;
🧩 "Flexible compensation plan" to help you diversify and increase the net salary;
🥳 Unforgettable Perk events, including travel to one of our hubs;
💙 Spring Health - Get access to 12x therapy & 12x coaching sessions per year!;
📈 Exponential growth opportunities;
🫶 VolunteerPerk - We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice;
🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;
📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;
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