Real Estate Manager Full Time

Real Estate Manager – DSD Infrastructure

Position Overview:

The Real Estate Manager supports the DSD Infrastructure team by executing real estate strategies across the warehouse and distribution network. This role focuses on lease management, property assessments, landlord negotiations, and coordination of real estate transactions related to new builds, expansions, and consolidations. The ideal candidate brings expertise in real estate operations within fast-paced supply chain/DSD environment and plays a key role in ensuring KDP’s facility footprint aligns with long-term growth and operational efficiency goals.

This position will be based out of our Frisco, TX office.

Key Responsibilities:

Real Estate Planning & Execution

-Support the Director of DSD Infrastructure in identifying and evaluating real estate opportunities (acquisitions, dispositions, lease renewals).
-Partner with brokers, landlords, and internal stakeholders to execute real estate transactions across the DSD portfolio.
-Track key lease milestones and coordinate proactive strategies for lease renewals, terminations, and expansions.
-Property Assessments & Site Support

-Conduct site evaluations to support warehouse expansion, consolidation, or relocation efforts.
-Gather, analyze, and summarize facility data to inform site selection and property utilization decisions.
-Support due diligence and onboarding for new or acquired properties.
-Stakeholder Engagement

-Liaise with Legal, Finance, and Construction teams to ensure alignment on lease terms, capital approvals, and project readiness.
-Collaborate with field leaders to understand operational needs and translate them into site requirements.
-Prepare executive summaries, real estate updates, and decision-support materials for leadership reviews.
-Lease Administration & Tracking

-Maintain a centralized lease tracker including expiration dates, terms, options, and critical clauses.
-Support monthly and quarterly reporting on real estate performance metrics (e.g., square footage, cost per pallet, lease escalations).
-Monitor and escalate risks tied to lease expiration, landlord disputes, and property constraints.

Total Rewards:

-$96,800-$135,000 /year
-Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
-Benefits, subject to eligibility: Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match, Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform and more!

Requirements:

-Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field.
-5+ years of relevant experience in real estate, property management, or facilities planning within supply chain, dsd, logistics, or CPG industries.
-Working knowledge of lease structures, real estate contracts, and site due diligence.
-Experience in asset and property management
-Strong project management and communication skills; able to drive cross-functional alignment.
-Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and lease administration tools or real estate databases (e.g., CoStar, Lucernex, Procore).
-Ability for up to 25% travel