Global Real Estate Manager

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft’s Real Estate team is looking for a Global Real Estate Manager to contribute to the development real estate strategy, identify sites and negotiate transactions across our portfolio.  Our diverse portfolio of leases includes office, AV depots and charging locations, industrial, retail, parking, and lab spaces with a variety of equipment and operational uses supporting all Lyft lines of business globally.  We’re seeking a motivated individual that will work cross functionally with all of our different lines of businesses to stand up new locations that support the continued growth of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for site selection, Letter of Intent (LOI) and Lease negotiations across all real estate asset classes (office, industrial, retail, etc.)
• Gather and evaluate zoning, utility, financial and other pertinent market data to determine property viability
• Partner with our LeaseAdmin team to analyze leases, track critical dates and manage landlord relationships
• Manage and maintain broker relationships
• Well-versed in financial analysis; work alongside FP&A
• Negotiate LOI and Work Letters 
• Negotiate leases alongside our outside counsel and Legal teams
• Manage multiple projects at the same time
• Collaborate with our Development, Operations, Security and Environmental Health and Safety teams to ensure projects adhere to established deadlines
• Frequent travel required

Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance or relevant area of study
• Minimum of five (5) years of deal making for a commercial brokerage or in-house development team, preferably in retail or industrial real estate.  Experience with EV charging requirements is a plus.
• Demonstrated capability as a strategic thinker and problem solver, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Proven self-starter that can work autonomously
• Ability to travel frequently
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Excel and Word

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service 
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.  Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Toronto area is CAD 108,000 - CAD 135,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Lyft may use artificial intelligence to screen applicants, however, Lyft employees make the ultimate selection and hiring decisions.

This job fills an existing vacancy.