Portfolio Manager

This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in Minneapolis, Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office for a minimum of four (4) days per week.

Opportunities with Logistics Health Incorporated (LHI), part of the Optum family of business. We're dedicated to simplifying the logistics of complex workforce health programs with cost-effective solutions and a seamless distribution process. With offices in La Crosse, Wis., a satellite office in Chicago and remote employees throughout the country, we have a variety of rewarding career opportunities for you. Elevate your career as you help us create a healthier tomorrow for everyone and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role is responsible for effectively communicating across functions and teams, regular updates, reports and/or presentations on facilities' status, overseeing and managing all aspects of real estate transactions. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and ensuring timely and efficient closings to support the organization's real estate objectives.

This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

We offer 12 weeks of paid training. The hours of training will be based on your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Program leadership to ensure that facilities are sufficient to serve the necessary volume of work to ensure success
• Leads individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions, with direct accountability for project delivery
  • Oversees project quality through various stage gates by evaluating design deliverables for quality, timeliness, and user expectations
  • Develops project ad-hoc forecasts/estimates, monitor budgets, cash flow, accrual reporting
  • Coordinate and track procurement and change order request logs
  • Provides regular communication on project cost, schedule and risk status to project team members and stakeholders. Advise management to any potential problems related to scope, cost or schedule
• Provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities for a defined portfolio of properties. Prepares, recommends, and implements a regional portfolio transaction strategy for acquiring and disposing of real estate properties. Coordinates field resources and other partners in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, early lease termination, and more. Implements real estate plans with an understanding of strategic real estate goals. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritizes assignments, and meets objectives, commitments, and deadlines
  • Implements real estate plans with an understanding of the strategic real estate goals. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritizes assignments, and meets objectives, commitments, and goals
  • Lead and oversee real estate transactions from inception to completion
  • Concurrently acts as tenant/buyer agent and effectively negotiates the business terms and conditions for a variety of commercial real estate products
  • Drafts and creates a variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and opinions of value
  • Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion. Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties
  • Resolves landlord and tenant disputes
• Coordinates soft services for all business units, large departments or work groups. Establishes specifications, solicits bids, negotiates, and participates in the contract development
• Travel could be up to 50% of the position during peak times and a minimum of 10%, including nights and weekends

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 2+ years (24 months) of documented experience in real estate project coordination, design support, construction management, or similar roles. Measure via resume timeline, employment verification, or reference checks
• 2+ years (24 months) of experience in independent, self-driven remote positions. Assess through specific examples of remote achievements or productivity metrics provided by candidates
• 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint) demonstrated by completing a skills assessment test with a score of 80% or higher. Experience with tools like Smartsheet or Trello can be verified through practical demos or certifications
• 2+ years of experience working with CAD (Computer Aidd Design)
• Experience with managing at least 3-5 complex projects, with quantifiable outcomes (e.g., projects completed on time / under budget). Evaluate via portfolio reviews or case study interviews where candidates quantify results (e.g., "Reduced project timelines by 15%")
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to commit to up to 50% domestic travel (e.g., 2-3 weeks per month during peaks), confirmed by past travel history or willingness to provide a travel availability plan
• Ability to work full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with multi-site portfolios or commercial properties, quantified by managing at least 5-10 sites or properties in past roles
• Hands on experience with business licensing and permitting, assessed by candidates providing examples of handling 3+ applications / renewals with 100% compliance success rate
• Expressed interest in real estate / facilities management, measured qualitatively but supported by long-term career goals (e.g., 5+ years planned in the field)

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.