Real Estate Transaction Manager

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

CEVA Logistics is hiring a Real Estate, Transaction Manager located in Houston, TX.

YOUR ROLE

The Real Estate, Transaction manages a portion of the technical and operational aspects of the real estate function for CEVA Freight Management (FM) and Contract Logistics (CL) in North America, with a total real estate spend of about $230M a year. This position will collaborate cross functionally with internal teams including Business Development, Operations and Engineering as well as Legal, Finance and Lease Administration and external partners including customers, landlords, developers, brokers and advisers to lead and complete new location development/searches and lease renewals.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
 

• Manage a portion of the CEVA FM and CL real estate portfolio in NORTAM, currently in excess of 175 properties totaling over 27 million sq. ft., through timely renewal or new lease transactions.

• Foster key strategic relationships to leverage scale and provide competitive cost and service advantages.
• Manage CEVA field real estate brokerage activities for those transactions assigned. 
• Coordinate the negotiation of incentives and tax abatements with local, county and state municipalities.
• Manage new real estate transactions as assigned, including renewals, blend and extends, acquisitions, relocations, dispositions, consolidations, build-to-suits and bid searches. Approximately 35 projects active at any given time.
• Obtain real estate market surveys and reviews to establish acquisition baselines.
• Manage transactions involving new construction (land acquisition/developer selection/oversee construction) when required facility is not available or customer requires new facility.
• Collect building specifications and standards to fit the requirement of the operation.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Region and Product leaders, Business Development, Solutions Design/Engineering, Legal, and other functions to align real estate strategies with overall business goals.
• Plan and implement measures to meet CEVA’s Sustainability goals.
• Solar panel installation
• LED Lighting Upgrades
• Green Building Certifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• Mandatory Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Business, Supply Chain, Real Estate, Legal degree
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial Real Estate industry

Skills:  

• Strong business sense
• Ability to quickly ramp up into a new project and understand its key dimensions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications
• Analytical, problem solver, self-starter, good communication, leader
• Knowledge of high value negotiation and sourcing processes and methodologies 
• Used to collaborating with senior executives
• Concise, precise, clear and professional communication skills (both oral and written)
• Good organization skills
• Autonomous
• Attention to details
• Team player

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain industry
• Extensive knowledge of Contract Logistics and Freight Management businesses a strong plus.
• Excellent reporting skills and good ability to synthetize complex problems
• Animated by a strong curiosity toward business/ strategic topics
• Eager to learn more about supply chain topics
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

#LI-DNI

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.