Managing Director Commercial Real Estate

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Job Posting End Date 09-08-2025
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Job Summary The Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate is a senior executive responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and management of the company’s real estate portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving large-scale development initiatives while ensuring operational excellence in portfolio and asset management. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong customer-focused mindset and leadership capabilities.
Job Description What You\'ll Do Strategic Leadership & Development
Lead the planning and execution of transformative, large-scale real estate development projects that support long-term infrastructure and growth objectives across Operating Companies, Transmission, and Distribution.
Develop and execute a property acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s long-range business plans.
Establish real estate policies, approval frameworks, and strategic benchmarks to guide decision-making and ensure consistency.
Transaction Management & Compliance
Manage all real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and contract negotiations.
Lead large-scale contract development and negotiation in collaboration with legal teams and business units.
Ensure all real estate decisions comply with municipal, county, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including environmental and code standard considerations.
Portfolio & Asset Management
Oversee the performance, optimization, and governance of the company’s real estate portfolio, including owned, leased, and joint-venture properties.
Provide executive-level financial analysis and reporting on real estate investments, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Oversee relationships with external brokers, public agencies, and landowners to support strategic initiatives and community engagement.
Collaborate with legal, finance, and OPCO teams on financial structures, compliance, and governance related to real estate.
Maintain clear alignment and partnership with the legal team to ensure risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.
Customer-Focused Culture
Create and sustain a customer-focused culture within the real estate organization, simplifying engagement with business units and promoting a responsive, partnership-driven approach to meeting their needs.
Regulatory & Testimony Support
Support rate case testimony development and serve as a witness, providing expert insights into real estate strategy and valuation.
Team Leadership & Development
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of real estate professionals.
Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Required Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree is required.
Advanced degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Experience:
15+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, with demonstrated success in large-scale development and portfolio management.
Strong track record of leading high-stakes transactions and managing large portfolios.
Excellent skills in deal structuring, risk assessment, and strategic negotiation.
Understanding of real estate law, utility asset strategy, and regulatory frameworks.
Experience in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
Other Must Haves:
Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to build support for real estate initiatives across multiple business units.
Strong analytical, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate activities effectively in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%.
Compensation Package:
Base salary
Executive incentive compensation consisting of annual cash bonus and stock units
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, AEP pension, short- and long-term disability, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-013
Compensation Range: $215,038.00-279,548.00 USD
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Business Development and Sales
Industries: Utilities
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Location:
Columbus, OH, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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