The Senor Director of Industrial Acquisitions role is responsible for sourcing and executing investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and industrial acquisitions in the Northeast region. This job is also responsible for managing acquisitions team members, setting goals and driving operational results while ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed by direct reports.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages all activities surrounding the sourcing, closing and funding of industrial real estate acquisition and development transactions.

• Analyzes new industrial real estate acquisition opportunities and ensures they are in alignment with the organization’s strategic and operational decisions.

• Develops external relationships with key market participants, investment sales, leasing brokers and lenders.

• Oversees the due diligence process for asset acquisition and property development opportunities.

• Leads in Investment Committee presentations for new industrial opportunities. This includes preparation of all Investment Committee materials, presenting market and submarket fundamentals, sourcing sale and lease comparable transactions and identifying and articulating the risks and merits of a transaction.

• Ensures the real estate acquisitions policies and practices of the organization are followed by team members.

• Regularly works with the portfolio management and asset management teams to ensure all business objectives are being met.

• Speaks with investment acquisitions panels and acts as a steward for the company.

• Manages the performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional products and to foster team member engagement, motivation and development.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8PL

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of real estate acquisitions experience

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years of industrial real estate acquisitions experience
• Established network of brokerage relationships throughout the Northeast region
• Demonstrated experience structuring and managing joint venture partnerships
• Proven track record negotiating complex contracts, with the ability to drive favorable terms while balancing risk and maintaining strong counterparty relationships
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of regional market dynamics

Related Skills:

Business Development, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Market/Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Strategy, Organizational Savviness, Real Estate Investments, Underwriting

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-05-05

Base Pay Range: $164,000/yr - $200,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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