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Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Americas, the Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of Aon’s North American real estate portfolio, encompassing 100+ leased office locations. This role will drive portfolio optimization, lead end-to-end real estate transactions, and ensure alignment with Aon’s business objectives and financial targets.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

+ Portfolio Strategy & Optimization

+ Develop and implement real estate strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and workplace transformation.

+ Discover opportunities for portfolio consolidation, expansion, and flexible workspace solutions.

+ Supervise space utilization, occupancy planning, and workplace standards across all North American locations.

+ Transaction Management

+ Lead all aspects of real estate transactions including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions.

+ Maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and external partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate business risk.

+ Ensure timely execution of transactions in line with business and financial objectives.

+ Financial Management

+ Prepare and lead annual real estate budgets; monitor and control expenses to achieve cost savings.

+ Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance reporting to support executive decision-making.

+ Optimize capital investments and operating costs across the portfolio.

+ Market Intelligence & Compliance

+ Monitor and analyze real estate market trends, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

+ Ensure all activities stay in sync with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and standards.

+ Stakeholder Engagement

+ Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, HR, Operations) to align real estate initiatives with business needs.

+ Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing updates and recommendations on portfolio performance and strategy.

+ Team Leadership

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of real estate professionals.

+ Develop a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in real estate, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, with at least 5 years in a leadership role running large, multi-site portfolios in North America.

+ Demonstrated expertise in real estate transaction management, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization.

+ Strong financial savvy with experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and cost management.

+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

+ MS Office Suite.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams and get results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

+ Travel at 50% or greater required.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal history are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [email protected] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $210,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on the applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Americas, the Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of Aon’s North American real estate portfolio, encompassing 100+ leased office locations. This role will drive portfolio optimization, lead end-to-end real estate transactions, and ensure alignment with Aon’s business objectives and financial targets.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

+ Portfolio Strategy & Optimization

+ Develop and implement real estate strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and workplace transformation.

+ Discover opportunities for portfolio consolidation, expansion, and flexible workspace solutions.

+ Supervise space utilization, occupancy planning, and workplace standards across all North American locations.

+ Transaction Management

+ Lead all aspects of real estate transactions including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions.

+ Maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and external partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate business risk.

+ Ensure timely execution of transactions in line with business and financial objectives.

+ Financial Management

+ Prepare and lead annual real estate budgets; monitor and control expenses to achieve cost savings.

+ Conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance reporting to support executive decision-making.

+ Optimize capital investments and operating costs across the portfolio.

+ Market Intelligence & Compliance

+ Monitor and analyze real estate market trends, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

+ Ensure all activities stay in sync with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and standards.

+ Stakeholder Engagement

+ Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, HR, Operations) to align real estate initiatives with business needs.

+ Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing updates and recommendations on portfolio performance and strategy.

+ Team Leadership

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of real estate professionals.

+ Develop a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in real estate, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, with at least 5 years in a leadership role running large, multi-site portfolios in North America.

+ Demonstrated expertise in real estate transaction management, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization.

+ Strong financial savvy with experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and cost management.

+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

+ MS Office Suite.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams and get results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

+ Travel at 50% or greater required.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal history are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [email protected] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $210,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on the applicant’s geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of any incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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