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9.2 Director of Real Estate & Facilities at Phoenix Tailings – Burlington, Massachusetts

Phoenix Tailings
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States
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Job Function:Executive/Management

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9.2 Director of Real Estate & Facilities

About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the worlds first fully clean mining and metals production companyproducing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. As we scale, our physical footprint is critical to enabling clean, domestic production of the materials that power modern technology.

Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished aloneor without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. We move fast, think long-term, and take ownership of the infrastructure we build. If you are excited by shaping a real estate portfolio that enables breakthrough industrial technology and national-scale impact, Phoenix Tailings is the place to do it.

Our Values:
You are only crazy if you are wrong, its ok to be wrong
Lead with Compassion
Be Resourceful
Listen
Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:
Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Director of Real Estate & Facilities to lead the strategy, acquisition, and management of our growing portfolio of facilities. This role will own how and where Phoenix operatessupporting R&D, pilot, and commercial production sites across multiple locations. You will work closely with executive leadership, operations, and engineering to secure and scale the physical infrastructure required to rapidly grow a first-of-its-kind clean metals company.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Salary Range: $140,000-$200,000
Key Responsibilities
  • Own Phoenix Tailings real estate strategy across multiple facilities, including R&D, pilot, and production sites
  • Lead site selection, feasibility analysis, and market evaluation for new locations aligned with growth plans
  • Negotiate leases, amendments, renewals, and acquisitions with landlords, developers, and property owners
  • Manage relationships with brokers, landlords, legal teams, and external real estate partners
  • Oversee facility build-outs and tenant improvements in coordination with internal stakeholders
  • Develop long-term real estate plans that align with operational scale, capital efficiency, and geographic expansion
  • Own real estate budgets, forecasts, and long-range occupancy planning
  • Ensure facilities support business needs while balancing cost, flexibility, and operational requirements
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities real estate, or infrastructure leadership roles
  • Proven experience owning and scaling a multi-site real estate portfolio
  • Strong background in industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, or energy-related facilities
  • Extensive experience negotiating commercial leases and managing landlord and broker relationships
  • Track record of leading site selection and facility expansion projects
  • Strong financial and analytical skills related to real estate cost modeling and long-term planning
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Willingness to travel regularly as Phoenix Tailings expands its footprint
Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
  • Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
  • Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
  • Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
  • Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
  • Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
  • Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We dont work at the office every day.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

Job Location

Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States

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