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Real Estate Asset Development Leader

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  • Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Real Estate & Leasing
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 321905

  • Date posted: 05/01/2026

    • Why we will love you

    • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
    • Previous experience from real estate development and/or asset management
    • Academic degree in law/urban planning/business administration/architecture (preferred)
    • Previous experience in dealing with authorities
    • Preferable knowledge of Ingka investment procedures and establishment process

    JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
    Hybrid workplace: 3 days in the US Service Office or US Unit and 2 days remote
    This role requires 20-40% travel
    Salary Range: $107,082-$159,285

    This role will report into the US Service Office. Due to specific business needs, the coworker may sit in a different geographic location and work from a unit in accordance with our IKEA US workplace principles.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    • Lead the work to acquire, lease, develop and divest locations in accordance to the business case including investment request and Real Estate scope in the country by controlling and minimizing costs and risks related to the relevant processes (acquisition, development, zoning, planning, permitting, leasing, valuation, operation and potential divestments of Ingka properties).
    • Develop working relations with local authorities, communities, neighbors and other external stakeholders to seek and secure support for development, planning and permitting of new or existing properties in the country. Work with property partners and local authorities to facilitate and finalize all obligations (regulatory, financial, community, utility etc.) in relation to the project. Collaborate with other Ingka functions to finalize the project and ensure a smooth handover, including relevant documentation after acquisition and permit approvals.
    • Responsible to investigate, control, organize and negotiate the applicability and validity of real estate taxes, fees and other obligations during the permitting, approval and business operations. Lead and supervise the approval and execution of all public infrastructure, utilities and other off-site improvements in connection with new and existing properties. Define and lead the assessment and management of all real estate risks and interests related to Ingka properties and develop best mitigation ways of working. Ensure a secure, transparent, and satisfactory transfer of completed projects, along with the relevant documentation, to the appropriate business owners and property users.
    • Lead or co-ordinate with other Ingka businesses and functions in relation to property management where Ingka acts as a landlord or Tenant to secure all the legal, financial, and operational requirements. Represent Ingka in all real estate aspects with common areas/properties owners’ associations, in order to safeguard Ingka interests, optimize operating cost of such shared areas/properties.
    • Create an environment where the IKEA culture and values are a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers, contractors and customers. Share entrepreneurial ideas and express opportunities for improvement on current ways of working, adopt and implement best practices while at the same time challenging the organization to improve by identifying and developing new business opportunities and sustainability potentials.

    Together as a team

    Without us it would be difficult to meet our customers in person. In our team we find, develop and manage IKEA properties around the whole world. We’re different from one another but we are all passionate about real estate. We challenge and inspire each other to always stay close to IKEA customers and to understand how the changes within retail effects our needs of real estate.

    Apply now!

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
    • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
    • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
    • KinderCare tuition discount
    • Retirement and bonus plans
    • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
    • Pet insurance program
    • Education assistance and learning programs
    • Safety shoe reimbursement
    • 24/7 telehealth visits
    • Dental and vision plans
    • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
    • A fun and inclusive work environment

    Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.




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