Real Estate Director (NY)

Brightline prioritizes employee health and wellness, which is why our team is currently on a holiday shutdown to recharge for the New Year. Our company-wide break runs from December 24 to January 1. We look forward to connecting with you as soon as we return. Thank you for your patience, and Happy Holidays!

About the Role:

Brightline brings virtual and in-person behavioral and mental health care to families, when and where they need it. We are seeking an exceptional Real Estate Director to build out our real estate function, which is a key role in bringing to life our vision of opening new clinic locations nationwide.

This role is vital in defining and developing the real estate team, which requires comfort level and passion around going from “0 to 1”, building playbooks and best practices from scratch, and operating with a growth mindset and can iteratively evolve our capabilities and processes, all while leading the entire real estate lifecycle from site prospecting, to lease negotiations, to transforming a location to member-ready, and doing so in an on-time, on-budget manner.

Why You Are Excited About Us:

You will have the exciting opportunity to set the vision for a new function in the organization and directly impact access to quality mental healthcare that Brightline offers.

Strategic Real Estate Planning:
- Partner with our strategy and finance team to prospect, tour, and critique new locations for the next three years, and present and recommend options to executive leadership team
- Work directly with local brokers, landlords, and property management to negotiate and execute LOIs and leases with optimal terms and in a timely manner
- Serve as a key point of contact for maintenance and location management needs once locations are operational
Relationship-Building:
- Able to work cross functionally and build and nourish relationships as a trusted and respected thought partner across external and internal stakeholders (including but not limited to executive leadership team, finance, strategy, legal and compliance, local commercial brokers, landlords and property management)
Operational Excellence/Project Management:
- Once lease is executed, collaborate cross-functionally to deliver member-ready location on-time, on-budget with direct oversight over any buildout, tenant improvement, or permitting needs and FF&E requirements
- Experience in leading organizational improvements and recommending tools, processes, and technologies to enhance real estate functions

Market Analytics and Demand Assessment:
- In-depth understanding of market trends, demand drivers, and demographic analytics to guide site selection and portfolio adjustments
- Capability to underwrite new locations and assess market potential to ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals

Why We Are Excited About You:

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field
5+ years of experience in leading an enterprise/corporate real estate function
8+ years working in a real estate capacity; experience in “both sides” - brokerage and corporate - preferred
Previous people management experience - preferred
Experience in a high-growth, multi-state healthcare environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to healthcare facility placement
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools
Ability to lead cross-functionally to execute tight timelines and deliverables
Tough negotiator with lease terms
Strong presentation skills with the ability to craft a compelling story and value proposition
Passion for our mission to redefine behavioral health for children and their families
Outstanding written and verbal communication to influence and inspire teammates
Bonus: Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, demographic data sources, and real estate management software
We are currently hiring within greater New York City or within commutable distance

Total Rewards

Insurance:

Medical + Dental + Vision + Disability + Life Insurance

Time off:

14 Paid Holidays + Flexible PTO + Sick Days + Parental Leave

Stipends/Reimbursements:

Learning and Development Reimbursement
Health and Wellness Stipend
Home Office Reimbursement

Financial Wellness:

401k

Hybrid Role:

Position will require both in-person and remote work in NY, and ability to travel within greater NY
Occasional travel outside NY as needed

Community:

Community-focused culture
NY Brightspot
Company-wide meditations
Group workouts hosted by Brightline employees!
Company Offsites

Compensation Philosophy:

At Brightline, we have built a total rewards philosophy that includes fair, equitable, competitive, and geo-based compensation that is performance and potential-based. Our strategy is based on robust market research, including external advisory specializing in national compensation, and thoughtful input from every level of our organization. It is a combination of a cash salary, equity, benefits, well-being, and opportunity. In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for applicants is $123,000 - $150,000.

Our Commitment to Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce

At Brightline, we believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are essential to the foundation that we build our mission upon. We are compelled to build a future where all families can access inclusive, high-quality care. We are committed to creating an environment that encourages our employees to show up authentically, reach their highest potential, and have an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to systematically evaluating and improving our inherent beliefs, observed behaviors, structures, and systems. We are committed to ensuring that every employee, candidate, client, and family we serve is valued and respected.

About Brightline

Brightline is on a mission to build a bright future for every child. We’re convening a team of leading clinicians, technologists, business leaders, and creative thinkers to completely transform what behavioral health care looks like. Together, we’re building exceptional technology and real-world care to bring families a warm, supportive, and goal-oriented experience of care that will help them thrive.