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Head of Real Estate jobs are open across commercial development, residential operations, and corporate portfolio management, hired by REITs, property developers, financial institutions, and large enterprises, at levels from senior manager to executive. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall P&L accountability for the bank’s statewide Commercial Real Estate business. This executive drives sustainable loan growth, deposit acquisition, and fee income across Texas’s major metropolitan markets while safeguarding the bank’s capital through credit discipline.
The Head of CRE champions relationship-first banking by leading senior client coverage for premier sponsors and developing / attracting top-tier talent across Texas. Successful candidate will partner with Treasury Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets is a strategic focus for the group.
Core Responsibilities :
Leadership, Talent Development and Team Collaboration
Lead statewide team meetings
Travel to geographic markets (Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, The Woodlands) as needed for team and client visits
Collaborate with Geographic Bank Leadership to support connectivity and collaboration
Manage team compensation – Salary, Incentive Compensation, Stock, etc.
Manage team staffing and development
Complete year-end performance assessments and mid-year check-ins for direct reports
Complete and review development plans for direct reports
Recommend officer and functional title promotions for direct and indirect reports
Set incentive goals for team, annually. Review and provide feedback for incentive comp plan
Business Development
Manage and review CRE loan, deposit, and fee income pipeline
Review and help structure new opportunities, modifications, and renewals
Direct client and prospect engagement in collaboration with product and credit partners
Encourage Salesforce usage
Manage Line of Business and Portfolio Quality
Monitor portfolio credit quality (criticized assets, trends in portfolio, communicate potential downgrades and upgrades)
Complete credit trends forecast for credit risk management and attend quarterly forecast meetings
Manage CRE Concentration Limits
Determine pipeline deals that should be tracked via the CRE Glide Path
Project payoffs and constructions to term conversions
Track actual payoffs and term conversions
Communicate potential limit breaches and request additional capacity from Corporate Credit as needed
Meet with Credit Exam Department (CED) as requested and respond to desk reviews and/or CED exams
Recommend and defend risk grades
Advocate for process improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
Experience: 10+ years of directly related commercial lending and real estate banking experience with proven success in deal origination, deposit gathering, and portfolio management.
Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated senior-level managerial and motivational track record leading professional lending teams, conducting performance coaching, and attracting top talent.
The Head of Commercial Real Estate Lending provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and overall P&L accountability for the bank’s statewide Commercial Real Estate business. This executive drives sustainable loan growth, deposit acquisition, and fee income across Texas’s major metropolitan markets while safeguarding the bank’s capital through credit discipline.
The Head of CRE champions relationship-first banking by leading senior client coverage for premier sponsors and developing / attracting top-tier talent across Texas. Successful candidate will partner with Treasury Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets is a strategic focus for the group.
Core Responsibilities :
Leadership, Talent Development and Team Collaboration
Lead statewide team meetings
Travel to geographic markets (Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, The Woodlands) as needed for team and client visits
Collaborate with Geographic Bank Leadership to support connectivity and collaboration
Manage team compensation – Salary, Incentive Compensation, Stock, etc.
Manage team staffing and development
Complete year-end performance assessments and mid-year check-ins for direct reports
Complete and review development plans for direct reports
Recommend officer and functional title promotions for direct and indirect reports
Set incentive goals for team, annually. Review and provide feedback for incentive comp plan
Business Development
Manage and review CRE loan, deposit, and fee income pipeline
Review and help structure new opportunities, modifications, and renewals
Direct client and prospect engagement in collaboration with product and credit partners
Encourage Salesforce usage
Manage Line of Business and Portfolio Quality
Monitor portfolio credit quality (criticized assets, trends in portfolio, communicate potential downgrades and upgrades)
Complete credit trends forecast for credit risk management and attend quarterly forecast meetings
Manage CRE Concentration Limits
Determine pipeline deals that should be tracked via the CRE Glide Path
Project payoffs and constructions to term conversions
Track actual payoffs and term conversions
Communicate potential limit breaches and request additional capacity from Corporate Credit as needed
Meet with Credit Exam Department (CED) as requested and respond to desk reviews and/or CED exams
Recommend and defend risk grades
Advocate for process improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
Experience: 10+ years of directly related commercial lending and real estate banking experience with proven success in deal origination, deposit gathering, and portfolio management.
Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated senior-level managerial and motivational track record leading professional lending teams, conducting performance coaching, and attracting top talent.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in head of real estate jobs.
- 7 or more years of commercial or corporate real estate experience at a senior level
- Demonstrated experience managing large multi-site or multi-asset property portfolios
- Strong financial modeling skills including lease analysis, NPV, and IRR calculations
- Proficiency with real estate management platforms such as Yardi, CoStar, or Argus
- Real estate license or professional designation such as CCIM, CPM, or RPA preferred
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or a related field
Tips for Your Head of Real Estate Job Search
Quantify your portfolio scope upfront
Hiring managers for head of real estate roles want to see the scale you've managed before the interview. Put square footage, asset count, and total portfolio value in your resume summary so they don't have to dig for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists head of real estate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the asset class
A REIT wants industrial and logistics experience. A tech company wants corporate office strategy. Reframe your resume around the asset class the employer actually manages so your background reads as directly relevant, not adjacent.
Target postings that name your subsector
Filter openings by keywords like 'mixed-use,' 'sale-leaseback,' or 'occupancy strategy' to surface roles that match your specific background. Applying to roles built for a different asset class wastes both your time and the recruiter's.
Prepare a deal or portfolio case study
Interviewers for head of real estate positions consistently ask for a walkthrough of a complex transaction or portfolio decision you led. Have one ready with a clear problem, your recommendation, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When an offer arrives, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and team headcount before you respond on pay. These shape whether the role is actually a head-of function or a rebranded manager, and they're easier to negotiate early than after you accept.
Head of Real Estate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most head of real estates?
The most active employers for head of real estates right now are Metropolis, Tumi, and Anduril, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at REITs, national retailers managing large store footprints, and financial institutions with significant owned or leased real estate.
How many head of real estate jobs are remote?
About 75% of head of real estate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Strategy, lease negotiation, and portfolio oversight functions are most likely to allow remote work, while roles tied to active development projects or on-site asset management typically require regular in-person presence.
How do you become a head of real estate?
Start by building deep experience in a specific asset class such as commercial office, industrial, or retail, then move into roles managing transactions or portfolios directly. Progress through senior manager and director positions where you own budget and vendor relationships. Earning a designation like CCIM or CPM strengthens your candidacy, and experience presenting to executive leadership or a board is a consistent differentiator at this level.
Can you get hired as a head of real estate with limited experience?
Getting hired directly into a head of real estate role with limited experience is uncommon, but adjacent paths exist. Candidates from corporate finance, construction management, or facilities leadership who have handled large-scale property decisions sometimes make the transition. Targeting smaller companies or organizations that are building their real estate function for the first time gives you a realistic entry point before moving to larger enterprises.
What does the head of real estate interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a panel interview with finance and operations leaders, and often a final round with the CFO or CEO. Expect a case study or presentation on a portfolio decision, lease strategy, or site selection scenario. Some employers also conduct a site tour or ask for a written memo on how you would approach a current real estate challenge they are facing.
Where can I find and apply to head of real estate jobs?
You can find and apply to head of real estate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target asset class, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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