Senior Real Estate Specialist (Hybrid, Seattle)
Job Description
The Senior Real Estate Specialist is a member of Real Estate’s Lease Administration team responsible for managing and administering Nordstrom’s entire portfolio (retail, warehouses, storages, distribution/fulfillment centers, and offices) reporting key data and critical dates, maintaining the system of record, abstracting leases and developing business relationships with local store teams, regional teams, property managers and landlords. The Real Estate Lease Administration team specifically supports many internal cross-functional business partners including Real Estate & Store Development (including Store Design/Construction and Store Environment), Restaurant Division, Legal, Tax, Local & Regional Facilities, Risk Management, Rent Desk, Accounting, Sales Reporting, etc.
A day in the life…
- Process, distribute, and maintain real estate documents and hard copy records via asset management software and filing systems.
- Route department notices, correspondence, and reports (Lucernex) to appropriate internal teams.
- Interpret lease terms for cross-functional partners and assist with property management and maintenance inquiries.
- Draft lease summaries, legal correspondence, and documents including estoppels, amendments, allowance/reimbursement letters, license agreements, and default notices.
- Support timely collection of allowances, security deposits, and reimbursements.
- Distribute billing statements, utility and insurance requests, and OpEx/tax reconciliations.
- Provide ad-hoc project support to Real Estate Managers and Directors.
You own this if you have…
- A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex lease terms, research questions accurately, and translate findings into clear, actionable summaries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational ability and attention to detail across a high volume of concurrent work
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience with asset and lease management software (Lucernex preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Lease management or retail real estate experience (preferred)
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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