Real Estate Manager, (Commercial)

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Job description

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Facilities Real Estate team is Rivian's in-house real estate arm focused on growing the company's physical presence in the built world. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic deal-maker who can manage and execute a real estate roll-out, excel in a fast-paced environment, and effectively communicate cross-func tionally in a highly collaboratively setting . The Real Estate Manager is also expected to aid in the creation of systems and processes t hat ensure organizational efficiencies within the growing department .

In summary , the Real Estate Manager will primarily manage the roll-out of our Commercial Retail and Service programs in targeted west coast markets .

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site selection and negotiationof newretail and service properties inthedesignated region.
• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and other market data to identify and prioritize key markets .
• Lead and manage thedue diligenceprocess .
• Manage and maintainrelationships withbrokers, landlords, municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate LOIs and work lettersfor properties selected .
• Negotiate leases and purchase and sale agreementsalongside Legal team .
• Understand zoning and DMV licensing requirements per stateandwork withbusinesspartners to establish a dealer's license for each location, as required .
• Coordinateclosely with all internal stakeholders including, sales/customer experience, service,concept design, construction,finance,legal and lease administrationto lead and complete new location development .
• Manage deal timeliness, property standards,and budget goals alongside internal partners .
• Collaborate with internal business partners to validate our real estate strategy, including lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals and relocations.

Qualifications

• Strong experience of commercial real estate deal making experienceacross multiple real estate product types, with an emphasis on retail preferred.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Understanding of real estate principles, concepts, and legal terms
• Ability to create and interpret Pro forma, Cash Flow Analysis and Basic deal tracking structures
• Ability to identifyand report site specific conditions
• Exceptional ability to gather, analyze and present demographic and financial data in executive level reports
• Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures
• Regional (multi-state) market knowledge preferred
• Passion for electric vehicles and sustainability
• Ability to travel regionally at least twice per month is preferred . At the moment , this is flexible - employee safety is of utmost importance at Rivian surrounding travel risks with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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