Sr. Director, Industrial Acquisitions - Real Estate

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage all activities surrounding the sourcing, closing, and funding of industrial real‑estate acquisition and development transactions.
• Analyze new acquisition opportunities and ensure alignment with the organization’s strategic and operational goals.
• Develop external relationships with key market participants, investment sales, leasing brokers, and lenders.
• Oversee the due‑diligence process for asset acquisition and property development opportunities.
• Lead Investment Committee presentations for new opportunities, preparing materials, presenting market fundamentals, sourcing sale‑and‑lease comparables, and articulating transaction risks and merits.
• Ensure real‑estate acquisition policies and practices are followed by team members.
• Collaborate regularly with portfolio management and asset management teams to meet business objectives.
• Represent the company in investment acquisitions panels.
• Manage team performance through regular feedback and formal performance reviews to foster engagement, motivation, and development.

Educational Requirements

• University degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 5+ years required, 7+ years preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work.

Career Level

8PL

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of real‑estate acquisition experience.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of industrial real‑estate acquisition experience.
• Established brokerage network throughout the Northeast region.
• Experience structuring and managing joint‑venture partnerships.
• Track record of negotiating complex contracts while balancing risk and maintaining strong counterparty relationships.
• Deep knowledge of regional market dynamics.

Related Skills

Business Development, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness, and work‑life offerings to support associates’ well‑being.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. The EEO and Non‑Discrimination statement is available on our careers home page and in government notices.

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