Corporate Real Estate & Operational Resources Director

Ardurra is looking to hire a Director of Corporate Real Estate & Operational Resources to join our team in Dallas, TX!

Ardurra is a dynamic, rapidly growing civil engineering services firm with nearly 2,000 employees and 88 offices nationwide.

We are seeking a Corporate Real Estate & Operational Resources Director to lead all aspects of real estate strategy, lease negotiations, office space planning, and company vehicle fleet management across the U.S.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with deep experience in commercial real estate transactions who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Real Estate & Operational Resources Director will be responsible for identifying and securing new office locations, managing lease negotiations and renewals, optimizing our national real estate portfolio, and ensuring that office space aligns with Ardurra’s operational and staffing needs.

This person will also manage procurement and strategy of other operational resources including the corporate fleet and relationships with our outsourced provider.

The role will collaborate closely with senior leadership, regional office managers, and internal departments including HR, Legal, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Strategy & Transactions


* Lead the search, evaluation, and acquisition of new office locations in alignment with business growth and workforce distribution.


* Negotiate lease terms, renewals, expansions, subleases, and terminations across a portfolio of 80+ locations.


* Serve as primary liaison with landlords, brokers, and legal counsel to manage lease documents and real estate transactions.


* Analyze market trends and real estate data to identify cost-saving opportunities and geographic expansion potential.


* Maintain a comprehensive database of active leases, key dates, square footage, and occupancy costs.

Space Planning & Business Alignment


* Collaborate with HR and business leaders to assess space needs based on staffing forecasts and team structure.


* Coordinate with Facilities, IT, and Operations teams to support new office buildouts, relocations, and space modifications.


* Ensure that leased spaces support Ardurra’s branding, culture, and functional needs.

Portfolio & Cost Management


* Track occupancy costs, lease commitments, and budgeting for real estate expenses.


* Develop and present strategic recommendations for office consolidations, relocations, or new market entries.


* Manage broker relationships and lead RFP processes for site selection when needed.

Procurement & Fleet Management


* Will manage the use of private corporate fleet to determine market allocation, capacity and cost savings regarding leasing and maintenance when necessary


* Will oversee the procurement of additional administrative services including office materials, our cellular program and other ancillary products

 

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