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Manager Real Estate & Development
- UNC Health Care (Morrisville, NC)
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Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Real Estate and Development Manager oversees real estate transactions and the design and construction of UNC Health Care’s ambulatory and acute care sites. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate and Development, this role supports organizational objectives by managing projects with minimal disruption to patient care and operations. The position requires a seasoned professional capable of influencing senior leadership and driving integration strategies that leverage UNC Health Care’s scale for growth. The Manager collaborates with clinical teams, physicians, executives, and cross-functional partners to implement initiatives that foster a high-performance culture.
Responsibilities:
• Partner with internal teams to assess real estate needs and ensure alignment with UNC Health Care’s strategy.
•Analyze market data, forecasts, and budgets to support real estate decisions.
•Collaborate with Legal on contract reviews.
•Lead site selection, lease negotiations, and construction for off-campus projects.
•Provide preliminary budgets and test-fit designs for new projects.
•Coordinate planning, design, and construction meetings, and ensure compliance with infection prevention, facilities, IT, and other requirements.
•Manage project budgets and schedules, oversee meetings, and maintain alignment with design and construction goals.
•Assist with equipment planning, procurement, and activation. Communicate progress to stakeholders regularly.
•Monitor milestones, track performance against critical paths, and implement recovery strategies when needed.
•Supervise vendors and project teams to ensure contractual compliance.
•Maintain lease database and manage critical dates and requirements.
•Make informed decisions that balance technical knowledge, risk, and quality outcomes. Hold self and team accountable for timely, cost-effective results.
•Deliver high-quality services and drive continuous improvement in alignment with UNC Health Care’s mission and values.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in business, architecture, construction management or real estate required, Master's degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Minimum two (2) years of progressive experience leading real estate projects through site selection, financial analysis, negotiation, design and build of corporate and medical office buildings required. Experience in healthcare and five (5) years of general contractor experience highly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Ability to coordinate, communicate and liaise with 3rd parties and internal cross-functional teams. Financial principles and reporting abilities and proficiency in spreadsheet and presentation applications. Ability to work independently, prioritize, problem solve, manage your time effectively, and be a self-starter. Proven track record of implementing strategies that drive great patient and employee experiences. Demonstrable understanding of organizational best practices and how space impacts patient and employee engagement. Strong project management skills with experience in organizing, planning and executing projects from design phase through to implementation. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver on time and within budget. Strong business acumen, organizational skills, analytical skills as well as verbal and written communication skills required.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: REDF Management
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Hybrid
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Morrisville
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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