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Why DH Pace?
The DH Pace Company is a family-owned and privately held business with annual sales over $1 billion through 60+ offices located across the continental United States. The Company is an industry leader in the distribution, installation, maintenance, and repair of a complete range of commercial, industrial, and residential door, docking and security products. In 2026, DH Pace is celebrating its 100 th anniversary in business.
D.H. Pace Company has an excellent opportunity for a full-time
Corporate Real Estate Manager based at our Olathe, KS
Corporate Office. This individual will manage the real estate portfolio for D.H. Pace; over 75 industrial properties across the United States with a total of 2 million square feet of space. Conduct negotiations and transactions with external representatives in coordination with operations and corporate management as well as other necessary internal groups, as appropriate. Lead tenant improvement projects to achieve results that support the mission of the operation and reflect corporate standards.
Position Overview:
Responsibility for over 75 industrial properties across the United States with a total of 2 million square feet of space.
Finds and secures appropriate facilities that meet the corporation's needs.
Manages D.H. Pace’s portfolio of lease agreements, owned buildings and associated documents.
Negotiates and structures lease agreements, option renewals, additional options, amendments, addendums, estoppels, Subordination/Non-Disturbance/Attornment agreements (SNDAs) and all other necessary documents to keep and maintain lease contract obligations active, current and extended, when needed.
Directs and supervises outside real estate agents in support of new location searches, acquisitions, dispositions, renewals with or without improvements/expansions, build-to-suit arrangements, subleases, vacating facilities and/or early terminations.
Oversees all aspects of design and construction functions for multiple tenant improvement projects simultaneously, working closely with local internal management (tenants), architects, general contractors, landlords, and others to accomplish D.H. Pace’s operational goals and assure that finished product adheres to corporate standards.
Authorizes, develops, manages and evaluates market analyses for all market types, including identification of competitor locations.
Advises management of regional/local real estate trends, demands and industrial facility availability.
Maintain all records, leases, purchase agreements, rent schedules, real estate reports and related documents
Monitors transactions and construction projects against budget and takes an active and aggressive role in making necessary adjustments.
Supports and assists management in the development and implementation of strategic and technical plans and budgets.
Develops, evaluates, negotiates and analyzes total project costs, returns on capital, annual increases, ground leases, etc. to assure the lowest cost alternative is obtained.
Responsible for property maintenance of D.H. Pace’s headquarters. Supervise 1 full-time facility maintenance employee.
Create and implement the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of facility maintenance activities including oversight of operating expenses, utilities and 3rd party providers.
Position will include approx. 25% travel to our domestic operating divisions.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree/equivalent required (real estate, finance, business preferred). Construction management degree a plus.
Five (5) years professional commercial or industrial real estate negotiating, acquisition, management, and finance experience, including experience with contract negotiations, and service agreement negotiations and related real estate/facility transactions.
Strong computer proficiency skills (Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, PDF review and markup, Bluebeam).
Fluency in the process, principles, terminology and documentation common to commercial real estate transactions; ability to read, understand and analyze leases and other relevant contracts.
Demonstrated ability to project manage, meet deadlines, solve problems quickly and work well under pressure.
Ability to develop relationships and influence with key stakeholders across the country in 50+ locations, determine their needs and work aggressively to provide solutions.
Understanding of, and experience in, financial and budgetary management and control.
Detail oriented, able to handle several tasks simultaneously
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Strong knowledge of administrative and property management operations including design, construction, budgeting, facilities maintenance, security, and safety.
Ability to interact with all levels of management as well as internal clients.
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What We Offer
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — available your first full month
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays and floating holidays
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
401(k) with employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Voluntary benefits including supplemental life and critical illness coverage
Employee discounts for you and your immediate family
Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews
Successful completion of employment verifications, background check, drug screen, and driving record (if applicable) required in advance of hire.
DH Pace Company, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of DH Pace Company, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of DH Pace Company, Inc. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to
a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Employer application notice
Equal opportunity and accommodations
DH Pace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, sate, or local law.
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