Job Description

Location : Remote: Candidate will support the Stamford and Columbus markets

Position Summary:

Contributes to the McDonald’s National Development Plan by assuming primary real estate responsibilities for new/relo inventory post contract execution. The National Real Estate Transaction Manager is a member of the Real Estate COE team and supports the National Real Estate COE team for one or more Field Offices.

Responsibilities:

New/Relo Development Plan Inventory, Ground Break and Opening

• Accountable for the New Store Opening plan by assuming primary responsibility for real estate transaction post-execution through opening. This includes negotiating lease amendments, access agreements, and easements.
• Communicates with Landlord/Seller/Developer on a consistent basis to ensure that contract deliverables and site delivery are obtained in accordance with McDonald’s opening plan.
• Work in tandem with construction managers to ensure seamless transitions into permitting, construction, and turnover/grand opening on individual projects.
• Partners with Coordinators regarding title, survey or issues that may impact building size, design, restrictions and other similar matters
• Updates financial proformas by coordinating revised sales volume estimates, construction costs, and deal terms.
• Updates various team trackers and reports. Provides updates to larger team members on status of contract deliverables and Landlord/Seller’s permitting and construction timeframes.
• Professionally partner with key stakeholders across business units and teams to achieve results

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual agreements
• Strong technical aptitude
• Data analysis and ability to utilize Excel and PowerPoint to assist in understanding and presenting data
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, accuracy, documentation and follow-through.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as external clients, Landlord, Developers.
• Working knowledge of typical mapping, analytical, and sales projection tools.
• Understanding of retail leases, purchase agreements, easements, CC&Rs and other applicable real estate documents.
• Proficiency to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal/external stakeholders including senior management, landlords, attorneys, and external consultants
• Can work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Able to work independently with attention to detail, accuracy, documentation and follow-thru.
• Strong knowledge of the real estate process, and other real estate development transactions
• Extremely detail-oriented, efficient, and organized with an exceptional ability to establish priorities and objectives
• Ability to negotiate and manage many different transactions at the same time.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Commercial real estate experience
• Comprehensive understanding of real estate legal document administration
• BA/BS degree in a real estate or business discipline preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and teamwork skills.
• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and productive working in a remote position.

Willingness to be flexible, adaptive, and to operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.