Manager, Strategic Projects

• Support the SVP, Strategic Projects and Planning with firmwide strategic initiatives focused on portfolio performance, market allocation, and capital deployment across a multibilliondollar national industrial portfolio
• Develop and maintain multiyear strategic plans in partnership with executive leadership, regional teams, and CenterPoint's capital partner
• Evaluate new markets and investment opportunities and provide recommendations aligned with CenterPoint's platform, risk profile, and return objectives
• Support investment decisions through market analysis, financial modeling, underwriting, and scenario evaluation
• Oversee portfoliolevel performance analysis, benchmarking, and asset optimization initiatives
• Research and track national industrial real estate market trends, supply/demand fundamentals, and emerging themes impacting portfolio strategy
• Prepare and present strategic materials, market insights, and portfolio updates for executive leadership, ownership, and Board meetings
• Lead crossfunctional projects involving acquisitions, development, asset management, and external partners
• Manage and mentor junior team members supporting strategic analysis and project execution
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, consultants, and capital partners
• Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial real estate, investment management, development, or related fields
• Deep understanding of U.S. industrial real estate markets, portfolio strategy, and institutional investment frameworks
• Strong financial, analytical, and strategic planning skills with the ability to evaluate complex investment and portfolio decisions
• Proven ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and boards
• High level of judgment, integrity, and professionalism
• Ability to operate independently with limited supervision in a fastpaced environment
• Possesses a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle urgent situations
• Ability to learn process, systems, departments, and names quickly
• Ability to manage elevated stress levels periodically; can work under an active and intense environment
• Flexible with respect to work schedule
• Acts in accordance with the values of the company and complies with all company processes and procedures.
• Is physically capable of lifting objects weighing 10 pounds or more. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Location:

• This position will be in our Oak Brook, IL Office. Employees will be required to be in the office four (4) days per week.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

CenterPoint Properties is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps in the recruiting process. CenterPoint Properties offers employees a competitive compensation package which includes an annual target bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) and more. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.