Real Estate Operations Specialist
Job Title: Real Estate Operations Specialist
Location: Onsite Boston, MA, Atlanta, GA or Princeton, NJ
Employee Type: Full Time, Exempt
Compensation: Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 + full benefit package.
About Us:
Join a dynamic startup poised for growth and innovation in the mobility sector. Flexcar is the first and only zero down, month-to-month car lease. Currently active in four markets and expanding rapidly, Flexcar is pioneering a new category in the $90 billion automotive industry.
As a key player in our launch, you will be at the forefront of customer experience, driving operational excellence while collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams.
At Flexcar, we don’t sell cars. We sell freedom.
Freedom from car loans.
Freedom from used car salesmen, insurance agents, and car mechanics.
Freedom to cancel anytime.
Freedom to drive any car, anytime.
We are seeking a full-time Real Estate Operations Specialist to oversee property-related logistics and secure optimal real estate locations. This MA, NJ or GA-based role is ideal for someone with commercial real estate or property management experience who brings a strategic, hands-on approach to negotiations, property compliance, and site evaluations. You’ll play a key role in acquiring new commercial properties, ensuring that all properties meet zoning requirements and maintain regulatory compliance, and assist with general facilities maintenance of all Flexcar Hubs.
Role Overview:
The Real Estate Operations Specialist will be responsible for finding new property leads, conducting property assessments, managing real estate documentation, and working with property managers and commercial realtors to negotiate the best terms possible. Your ability to interpret zoning regulations and assess Certificates of Occupancy will ensure property compliance and suitability. You must also be able to handle facility launches and facility management by working closely with Operations Leadership. The ideal candidate is a confident, proactive professional skilled in navigating assertive negotiations and maintaining a detail-oriented approach to record-keeping and property analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
Property Evaluations: Conduct on-site property assessments to evaluate location logistics and ensure compliance with zoning regulations, Certificates of Occupancy, and other applicable codes.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with property managers, real estate agents, and commercial realtors, negotiating favorable terms for property leases and acquisitions. You must be able to establish a network of vendors and management process to ensure we have the best consultants to support maintenance, repair, and renovations across all locations while managing cost
Compliance & Documentation: Procure necessary permits, licenses, and documentation to ensure all properties are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
Market Research and Records Management: Research and find available sites, Organize and manage all real estate documentation, contracts, and communications, ensuring that records are accurate, complete, and easily accessible.
Property Viability Reports: Provide property viability assessments and recommendations based on on-site evaluations and regulatory requirements.
Travel & Site Assessments: Travel to various property sites as needed to meet with contacts and assess real estate opportunities.
Facilities Management: Serve as the point of contact for daily needs to keep our locations in optimal working condition and owns the work order process to collect, address, and closeout approved repairs and improvements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field: Real Estate, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, Construction Management, or similar disciplines would be preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in commercial real estate, property management, real estate project management, or a similar field. Real estate license not required.
Knowledge of Regulations: Strong understanding of zoning laws, property compliance, and Certificates of Occupancy.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional administrative, record-keeping, and project management abilities.
Negotiation Skills: Confident, proactive negotiator capable of managing dynamic interactions with various stakeholders.
Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate with leadership, facilities, real estate, and product teams across all levels.
Flexibility & Resilience: Willingness to cover all operational hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, while adapting to changing business demands.
What You’ll Love About This Role:
Supportive Leadership: Your leadership team is dedicated to ensuring you have the resources and support you need to succeed.
Influence Change: As a key influencer in our organization, you will have the opportunity to drive meaningful change and impact our growth trajectory.
Hands-On Impact: Experience the satisfaction of seeing the processes you implement drive real results in the field.
Dynamic Environment: Enjoy the excitement of a role where each day presents new challenges and opportunities.
What Tops Off the Tank:
Rest & Relaxation: Generous flexible vacation policy
Future Savings: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with company match from day one.
Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision eligibility day one. Enjoy discounted rates on Flexcar products.
Flexcar is rapidly growing, and we want you to be a Flexster. Our special team is passionate, kind, collaborative, driven, and all-in on building the next automotive game-changer from the ground-up. This truly is an amazing opportunity to not only contribute your talents as a team-member, but also to help build the future Flexcar.
If you have a strategic mindset, excel in negotiations, and are skilled at managing real estate logistics, we invite you to apply!
Flexcar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Flexcar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Who Are We:
We are fiercely disrupting the concept of automobile ownership Flexcar is on a mission to replace car ownership for the majority of car owners. Currently operational in 4 markets and continuing to grow, our goal is to offer a flexible alternative to car ownership that puts our members in the driver seat of their budget and their vehicle. Flexcar covers all maintenance costs, insurance costs, registration costs, and more, to provide an ownership alternative that is simple and seamless for our members. Flexcar empowers all walks of life the flexibility to have a car of their own without the hassles of traditional car ownership. Convenient and affordable, Flexcar is here to disrupt a 90 billion dollar industry by providing customers an alternative to car-sharing, leases, ownership, and car rentals.
The Extra Mile:
Flexcar is rapidly growing and we want you to be a Flexster. Our special team is passionate, kind, collaborative, driven, and all-in on building the next automotive game-changer from the ground-up. This truly is an amazing opportunity to not only contribute your talents as a team-member, but also to help build the future Flexcar.
Flexcar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Flexcar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.