Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonalds means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Job Description

Job Description

Improving Existing Assets

Improves existing asset base by leading and ensuring resolution of property issues, including but not limited to, Condemnations, Easements, CAM Disputes, Lease and Land Rights protection, Estoppel Requests, Excess Property, Consents from Landlords, Co-tenants, Abutters, etc., where required as part of any development initiatives and Non-monetary Defaults.
Proactively finds opportunities for income potential in real estate assets (e.g., cell towers, air rights, unidentified marketable real estate excess, easements, CAM opportunities, billboards, etc.).
Utilizes current Development Standards to optimize the sales performance of existing restaurants (e.g. visibility, 24 hour, drive-thru, landscaping, signage, access, egress, easements).
Renegotiating agreements with Landlords & Co-tenants where necessary to facilitate required site remedies &/or development initiatives.
Analyzes and makes recommendations for underperforming real estate assets.

Vision Planning / AP Acquisition / Rebuild Packages

Collaborates with Real Estate Portfolio Manager and others to create, maintain and update the Vision Plan for the existing real estate portfolio.
Negotiates terms and conditions of real estate agreements for additional property as required for existing locations.
Assembles and presents Rebuild and AP site packages to management for approval.
Works with Construction to secure all required approvals from Landlord or Third Parties.

Relationships/Consulting

Work closely with Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Legal Department Attorneys, Finance, REF Accounting, Asset Managers, Franchisees, landlords and governmental authorities on defaults, CAM questions, property tax, tenant/landlord inquiries and disputes, easements, condemnations, litigation, and violations.
Build and maintain relationships and dialogue with the Field Office leadership, Franchisees, landlords, and governmental authorities.
Represent McDonald’s by participating in professional organizations and attending public hearings.
Conduct regular communication with Field Office Restaurant Development Management to maintain alignment with the regional plan and to participate in the Field Office planning process.

Problem Solving and Innovation

Consult with the Coordinators, Franchisees, Construction Managers, and Operations regarding issues related to maintaining the property by coordinating internal and external resources.
Meet with Landlords and resolve issues such as common area responsibility and compliance, conduct on-site inspections to observe and resolve issues and problems.

Process Management

Working with Legal Department Attorneys, governmental authorities, Area Construction Managers, and outside consultants for the following matters related to condemnations: a) estimating value of improvements taken and cost to restore (e.g. curbing, asphalt, outdoor playlands, sign relocation, landscaping); b) following municipality w/code; c) negotiating compensation from condemning authority; d) preparation of condemnation impact reports; e) revising and implementing legal documents.
Working with Finance Managers and Legal to initiate Legal notice and default for past due accounts receivable for Tenant properties.
Working with the Region and Excess Property Team on store closing processes and transitioning the property Landlords or disposition.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in a real estate related field preferred
Commercial real estate experience, Property management, paralegal or title company background with real estate or construction experience
Proficiency in lease/contract analysis and negotiation
Understanding of governmental processes such as permitting, zoning, special use, licensing, and condemnations; competency in use of surveys, site plans, and building plans; understanding of RE tax abatements
Ability to own the outsourcing of facilities and property maintenance and excess property, superior relationship building, interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and strong real estate financial acumen.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.