Job Description
Brady Corporation is seeking a Global Real Estate Services Manager. This role is responsible for the strategy, execution, and lifecycle management of the company's global real estate portfolio, spanning owned and leased office, manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution facilities across multiple countries and business units. This role has taken on increased scope and urgency following a recent carve-out acquisition that materially expanded the company's global footprint, headcount, and site count. The position leads site selection, lease negotiation and administration, design/build and fit-out project management, real estate-related capital planning, and third-party broker, architect, and contractor relationships. The role serves as the primary point of coordination between the business, outside real estate service providers, and internal stakeholders in Legal, Finance, IT, and Facilities on all real estate matters, and represents the company in negotiations with landlords, developers, and design/build contractors worldwide.
Qualifications
- Develop and execute the global real estate strategy in support of business growth, cost efficiency, and post-acquisition portfolio integration, including rationalization of overlapping or redundant sites.
- Lead site selection, lease negotiation, renewal, and termination activity across all regions, working with local brokers and outside counsel to protect the company's commercial and operational interests.
- Own end-to-end program management of active build-out and fit-out projects — including scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance — from design/build contract execution through occupancy.
- Manage the design/build contractor and general contractor relationships for major capital projects, including contract negotiation, milestone tracking, and change-order review.
- Maintain and regularly report a global real estate portfolio database covering lease terms, expirations, critical dates, occupancy costs, and utilization by site.
- Partner with Finance on real estate capital and operating budgets, lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16) data needs, and occupancy cost forecasting and variance analysis.
- Coordinate with Legal and outside counsel on lease and construction contract review, risk allocation, and approval workflows, escalating material terms that fall outside standard risk tolerance.
- Serve as the internal point of coordination for real estate integration workstreams arising from mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including newly acquired or carved-out sites.
- Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, architects, engineers, and facilities service providers globally, and lead competitive selection processes for major engagements.
- Ensure real estate transactions and site build-outs comply with local regulatory, zoning, environmental, and safety requirements in each jurisdiction.
- Support space planning and workplace strategy in partnership with HR and business unit leaders, including headcount-driven expansion or consolidation needs.
- Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on portfolio status, active projects, key risks, and capital deployment.
What You Will Need To Be Successful:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities, or a related field, including direct experience managing a multi-site or multi-country portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating commercial leases and managing design/build or general contractor relationships on capital projects.
- Experience managing real estate matters in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment, including office, warehouse, and production facility types.
- Strong financial acumen, including familiarity with occupancy cost analysis, capital budgeting, and lease accounting concepts.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across time zones and cultures, with strong vendor and contractor management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executives.
- Willingness to travel [10-20%] to visit key partners and regional offices.
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About Us:
Who we are:
Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.
We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more.
As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at
www.bradycorp.com
Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.
Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.
Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.
Our Benefits:
- Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
- Generous 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
- Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Education reimbursement opportunities
- Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
- A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
- Dress-for-your-day dress code
- Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program
