Due Diligence Specialist, Real Estate - Lakeland (Real Estate)

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It's satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry. 
 
The Real Estate Assets department manages our real estate portfolio including leasing and property management for company-controlled centers as well as acquisition of new development locations, acquisition of existing Publix-anchored shopping centers, disposition of excess space, and the fee development program for new developments and redevelopment. The Due Diligence Specialist will manage, direct, and coordinate due diligence activities associated with acquisition, development and disposition transactions.   
 
What you'll do:

• coordinate, analyze and complete functions and activities associated with contract management, legal document analysis/abstraction, and critical dates tracking of all real estate acquisition, disposition, and development transactions
• manage and coordinate due diligence activities on all of Publix's real estate acquisition, disposition, and development transactions
• coordinate and complete transaction closings and coordinating any post-closing matters
• coordinate, manage and onboard vendors and 3rd parties involved in transactions, along with miscellaneous items for all of Publix's real estate acquisition, disposition, and development transactions

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• 1-year full time service with Publix or at least 2 years' experience in a Real Estate related field
• knowledge and understanding of real estate and legal terminology
• ability to work independently with little to no supervision, must be self-motivated
• professional writing skills
• verbal communication skills
• ability to read, understand and explain various legal documents
• excellent organizational, prioritization, planning and project management skills
• ability to effectively delegate tasks and hold others accountable and responsible for completion of those tasks
• ability to work under extremely tight/multiple deadlines and handle a high volume of work accurately, with a high attention to detail
• ability to deal with highly confidential information
• strong research skills
• strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• ability to demonstrate creativity by thinking outside the box
• ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• negotiating skills
• must exhibit high level of professionalism, maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment
• ability to make effective decisions
• must be flexible and highly productive
• intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
• must be willing to work a variable schedule including evening and/or weekends
• must be willing to travel on occasion

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
• 5 years in Publix Real Estate with experience in various technical Real Estate areas (Lease Administration, due diligence work)
• paralegal certification or real estate related paralegal experience
• knowledge of Publix's real estate operations
• knowledge and familiarity with Publix's company-controlled properties
• knowledge as to how to read legal descriptions
• knowledge of the development process
• knowledge of title matters
• knowledge of Publix's processes related to Lease Administration
• must have fundamental knowledge of Publix and Real Estate team structures and concepts
• advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
• intermediate skill level in the following: TriRiga “Compass”, SAP, GeoPortal, SharePoint, Landmark

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)