9.2 Director of Real Estate & Facilities

Phoenix Tailings • Burlington, MA

1d • $140,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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 world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company—producing 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.

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or 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.

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 operates—supporting 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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

Benefits

• 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 don’t work at the office every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed