Job Description

Lead the Strategy, People, and Operations Behind CRST’s National Footprint

CRST The Transportation Solution is seeking a Director – Corporate Real Estate Management to lead the strategy, oversight, and day-to-day execution of our corporate properties nationwide. This is a leadership position for someone who knows how to manage the full lifecycle of a property portfolio—from site selection and opening through ongoing building maintenance and closure or disposition—and understands how those decisions directly enable business performance and long‑term growth.

You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing CRST’s real estate strategy across owned and leased properties, ensuring our physical footprint supports current operations while positioning the company for future expansion. You’ll also ensure CRST’s properties are well-maintained, operationally sound, and strategically positioned—managing everything including lease negotiations, construction projects, building operations, property exits. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic planning with disciplined execution, partner effectively with senior leadership, and make sound decisions across a complex, multi‑site environment.

How You’ll Work

• Location Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA
• Travel Travel may be required based on business needs, project activity, and site oversight responsibilities
• Compensation Competitive compensation package. Additional details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process
• Incentive Eligibility Eligible for performance-based bonus
• Benefits Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts

About the Role
The Director – Corporate Real Estate Management is accountable for ensuring CRST’s real estate portfolio aligns with business strategy, operational requirements, and financial discipline. You’ll oversee building maintenance and systems, site strategy, capital projects, vendor relationships, and property lifecycle decisions—from opening new locations to executing closures and dispositions—while ensuring day-to-day operations remain stable, compliant, and cost-effective.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and people leadership. Success requires strong judgment, the ability to influence across functions, and a forward‑looking mindset that anticipates business needs before they become constraints.

This position focuses on direction, oversight, and decision‑making—setting priorities, allocating resources, and leading teams and partners to deliver results at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Own and execute CRST’s corporate real estate strategy across owned and leased locations nationwide
• Lead site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, and exits in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee capital planning, space optimization, and long‑range facility planning to support business growth
• Direct and lead facilities and property management teams with clear accountability for performance, safety, and service delivery
• Manage third‑party vendors, landlords, and service providers to ensure quality, cost control, and compliance
• Analyze operational data, forecasts, and portfolio performance to inform strategic decisions
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with operations, finance, HR, IT, and executive leadership to align real estate and facilities decisions with enterprise priorities
• Ensure facilities are maintained, inspected, and operated in a manner that supports safety, reliability, and operational excellence
• Drive disciplined project execution across renovations, relocations, expansions, and closures
• Establish clear standards, governance, and reporting to provide leadership visibility into real estate portfolio health and risk

What Great Looks Like

• Properties that are well-maintained, operationally sound, and proactively aligned with business strategy
• Predictable, well‑governed capital planning and project execution
• Strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Facilities that are safe, reliable, cost‑effective, and aligned with company standards
• Clear decision‑making supported by data, forecasting, and sound judgment
• Engaged teams with strong leadership, accountability, and succession readiness

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate real estate, facilities operations, or large‑scale operational portfolios
• Strong judgment and decision‑making capability in complex, multi‑site environments
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and influence across functions
• Experience with property lifecycle management, building maintenance, lease negotiations, capital planning, and vendor management
• Proficiency with ERP systems, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Four‑year degree or equivalent work experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, operations, or a related field
• Experience supporting large, geographically distributed organizations
• Demonstrated success leading change, managing competing priorities, and driving operational improvement
• Background in transportation, logistics, or asset‑intensive environments

Why CRST
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth, and forward momentum—a legacy built on safety, integrity, and delivering on our commitments. Our operations leaders play a critical role in shaping how we serve customers, develop talent, and scale responsibly.

At CRST, you’ll lead with influence and impact, backed by a company committed to operational excellence, strong partnerships, and long-term success.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors, and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.