National Real Estate Manager

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Key responsibility of this role will be to support the development activities of the McDonald’s National Development Plan, primarily in producing new, freestanding locations and leading deals through internal approvals, contractual negotiations, ground breaks, and openings.  This role has both site selection and deal-making responsibilities as well as accountability for real estate transactions post lease/contract execution.  Travel is required; and the scope of the travel is the entirety of the US.

Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of an Associate Director, investigate, select, and acquire real estate that meets McDonald’s trade area and site requirements for new restaurants
• Maintain strong market knowledge and an understanding of McDonald’s coverage gaps, target markets, trends, projected home/work/shop growth, competition, and other factors that create real estate opportunities  
• Participate in site tours with Associate Director and/or Development Director to gain field approval of proposed sites
• In conjunction with McDonald’s Analytics team, estimate and analyze sales performance of new restaurants to ensure accurate forecasting
• Prepare and present new restaurant site packages for the Real Estate Committee. Presentation shall include a decision logic, maps, aerials, demographics, competitor analysis, sales forecast, return metrics, impact analysis, and real estate deal points.  The intent of the Real Estate Committee presentation is to gain McDonald’s leadership approval of the site and economics
• Partner with coordination and construction teams to ensure project moves smoothly through due diligence, entitlements, and construction phases. 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.
• Participate in weekly development department project status meetings and manage associated critical dates
• Works with Coordinators to alleviate any title or survey issues that may impact building size, design, restrictions and other similar matters

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $98,140-$125,130 per year
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

• Commercial Real Estate Experience
• BA/BS degree in a real estate or business discipline strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time
• Proactive, innovative, and strategic thinking/project manager
• Strong written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasion and teamwork skills.
• Ability to engage and influence Senior-level executives and stakeholders
• Willingness to be flexible, adaptive, and to operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

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