Corporate Real Estate Associate

Overview

WHO are we looking for?

We are seeking a full-time

Corporate Real Estate Associate with experience in the planning, coordination, and execution of corporate real estate projects across a portfolio of office locations. This role assists with office relocations, renovations, expansions, leasehold improvements, workplace initiatives, and facility-related projects. Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, landlords, and vendors, this position helps ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional seeking to develop expertise in corporate real estate, project management, workplace strategy, and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing corporate real estate projects from initiation through closeout
• Support office openings, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and renovation projects
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, action logs, and status reports
• Coordinate project activities with architects, contractors, landlords, furniture vendors, and building management
• Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and document meeting notes and action items
• Assist with forecasting project costs and reporting budget performance
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
• Support financial reporting for real estate and facilities projects.
• Assist with vendor procurement processes and bid evaluations
• Coordinate scheduling of contractors, furniture installations, IT deployments, and move activities
• Maintain relationships with service providers and project partners
• Coordinate communication with affected office occupants during project execution
• Support change management activities related to workplace projects
• Escalate risks, issues, and project delays to senior project management staff

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, facilities management, construction administration, interior design, and commercial furniture.
• Ability to travel nationwide
• Desired Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, project management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting office relocation or renovation projects
• Familiarity with commercial lease concepts
• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools
• Understanding of workplace design and space planning principles
• Experience with CoStar REM, AutoCAD, Procore, MS Project, Eptura Workplace
• WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?
• Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
• Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.  Some benefits include:
• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• WHERE will you be working?
• 4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609
• Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
• HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
• We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
• Are you the next brick?
• To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity
• EEO/Diversity Statement: At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
• It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.#associate
• This position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing corporate real estate projects from initiation through closeout
• Support office openings, relocations, consolidations, expansions, and renovation projects
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, action logs, and status reports
• Coordinate project activities with architects, contractors, landlords, furniture vendors, and building management
• Track project milestones and ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Participate in project meetings and document meeting notes and action items
• Assist with forecasting project costs and reporting budget performance
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained
• Support financial reporting for real estate and facilities projects.
• Assist with vendor procurement processes and bid evaluations
• Coordinate scheduling of contractors, furniture installations, IT deployments, and move activities
• Maintain relationships with service providers and project partners
• Coordinate communication with affected office occupants during project execution
• Support change management activities related to workplace projects
• Escalate risks, issues, and project delays to senior project management staff

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in corporate real estate, project management, facilities management, construction administration, interior design, and commercial furniture.
• Ability to travel nationwide
• Desired Qualifications/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, construction management, architecture, project management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting office relocation or renovation projects
• Familiarity with commercial lease concepts
• Exposure to project management methodologies and tools
• Understanding of workplace design and space planning principles
• Experience with CoStar REM, AutoCAD, Procore, MS Project, Eptura Workplace
• WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?
• Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect a fully stocked break room, fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.
• Our Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.  Some benefits include:
• Company discretionary bonus.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, employer 401(k) plan and company match, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary supplemental plans subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off (PTO) or Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• WHERE will you be working?
• 4208 Six Forks Rd #1700 | Raleigh, NC 27609
• Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-Onsite
• HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?
• We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.
• Are you the next brick?
• To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:
• Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
• Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
• A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
• Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
• An other-centered mindset
• Integrity through maintaining objectivity
• EEO/Diversity Statement: At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.
• It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.#associate
• This position will remain open until filled.