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Aon

Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate

Aon, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate role at Aon. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Americas, this position is responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of Aon’s North American real estate portfolio, encompassing 100+ leased office locations. This role will drive portfolio optimization, lead end-to-end real estate transactions, and ensure alignment with Aon’s business objectives and financial targets. What The Day Will Look Like

Portfolio Strategy & Optimization: Develop and implement real estate strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and workplace transformation; identify opportunities for portfolio consolidation, expansion, and flexible workspace solutions; supervise space utilization, occupancy planning, and workplace standards across all North American locations. Transaction Management: Lead all aspects of real estate transactions including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions; maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, and external partners to secure favorable terms and mitigate business risk; ensure timely execution of transactions in line with business and financial objectives. Financial Management: Prepare and lead annual real estate budgets; monitor and control expenses to achieve cost savings; conduct financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance reporting to support executive decision-making; optimize capital investments and operating costs across the portfolio. Market Intelligence & Compliance: Monitor and analyze real estate market trends, regulatory requirements, and industry standards; ensure activities stay in sync with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Finance, HR, Operations) to align real estate initiatives with business needs; serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing updates and recommendations on portfolio performance and strategy. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of real estate professionals; develop a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in real estate, business, finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, with at least 5 years in a leadership role running large, multi-site portfolios in North America. Demonstrated expertise in real estate transaction management, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization. Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and cost management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. MS Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve results in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Travel 50% or greater required. How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment supports wellbeing and work/life balance. We offer two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year. We provide a variety of working style solutions, continuous learning, and opportunities to learn, share, and grow. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital or domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal history are encouraged to apply. If accommodations are required during the application or interview process, please email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position (U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $210,000 annually. The actual salary varies based on education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data. The role may be eligible for participation in one of Aon’s annual incentive plans. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer contributions; employee stock purchase plan; potential long-term incentive awards; medical, dental, and vision insurance; and other benefits as outlined in plan documents.

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