Regional Real Estate Office Manager (F/H) – Washington

About the role

The French Embassy in the United States seeks a Regional Real Estate Office Manager to oversee property programmes across North, Central and Caribbean America. The role involves planning, executing and supervising construction, renovation and heavy‑maintenance projects while supporting diplomatic missions in the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define real‑estate needs and advise on project orientation considering local constraints.
• Develop multi‑year property strategies in collaboration with diplomatic posts and the Directorate of Buildings.
• Conduct diagnostics of existing assets, analyse local contexts and contribute to programme studies.
• Select architects, contractors and manage contract drafting, monitoring and execution.
• Track construction progress, receive works, ensure quality, cost and schedule compliance.
• Prepare annual maintenance programmes and report regularly to the geographic sector.
• Lead flagship projects such as consulate relocations in the US, façade renovations in Washington, Ottawa, Panama and reconstruction programmes in Haiti and Mexico.

Required profile

• Proven experience in project management, preferably with international exposure.
• Background in project ownership (maîtrise d’ouvrage) within the building sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction, renovation and asset‑management processes.
• Ability to work across multiple countries and coordinate with diplomatic stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to manage high‑visibility real‑estate projects for the French diplomatic network.
• Dynamic work environment with extensive travel across the Americas.
• Professional development within a prestigious international institution.