Position Summary...
The Director, Real Estate (Design & Development) serves as a strategic lead for the portfolio’s physical growth. This role integrates design excellence with advanced estimating and project management frameworks to deliver the intelligence necessary for high-impact asset optimization. By leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology, the Director optimizes the project lifecycle. A core priority of this role is modernization: developing innovative "ways of working" and leading the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance workforce productivity and predictive accuracy. Through technical expertise and digital transformation, the Director will ensure the portfolio remains agile, efficient, and positioned for long-term scalability.
About the team: The Design & Development team translates brand vision into physical reality. We engineer the essential frameworks that uphold our standards and ensure the enduring success of our assets. Our team develops strategic insights and actions that bridge the gap between initial concept and final construction. We are a forward-thinking group dedicated to operational excellence, transparency, and the adoption of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly shifting market. Collaborating with internal and external partners, the team ensures compliance and advances strategic initiatives to reduce risks and optimize investments. We promote continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth while upholding company standards
What you'll do...
- Drive Strategic Insights: Transform complex data into actionable strategies for new builds, large-scale remodels, and unique special projects, ensuring every decision maximizes ROI.
- Revolutionize Workflow: Architect and implement "new ways of working" by streamlining the hand-offs between internal and external partners and teams.
- Lead AI Integration: Identify, deploy, and scale AI-driven tools to automate routine tasks, improve estimating accuracy, and provide predictive modeling for project timelines.
- Oversee Cost Estimating: Lead the estimating function to ensure budget integrity, providing senior leadership with high-fidelity cost forecasts that inform long-term capital planning.
- Foster Talent & Tech Fluency: Upskill the workforce to thrive in a digital-first environment, ensuring the team is equipped to leverage new platforms and AI capabilities.
- **Uphold Standards: **Promote integrity and ethical standards across all real estate operations and team interactions.
What you'll bring:
- Strategic Vision: Extensive experience in real estate development cycles, specifically within design, pre-construction, and project management.
- Innovation Mindset: A proven track record of implementing AI, machine learning, or advanced automation tools within a professional workforce.
- Analytical Rigor: The ability to synthesize cost data and market trends into executive-level insights that shape asset strategy.
- Change Management Expertise: Experience leading organizational shifts in workflow and culture, particularly regarding digital transformation.
- Financial Acumen: Deep expertise in cost estimating, value engineering, and capital budget management for complex, multi-variable projects.
- Collaborative Leadership: The ability to influence cross-functional partners in construction, finance, and operations to align on new strategic directions.
**Benefits & Perks: **
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
**Equal Opportunity Employer **
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Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you’ll quickly find we’re a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world’s most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...
__Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. __
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 5 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area OR 7 years’ experience in architecture, construction management, engineering, or related area. 1 year’s supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility, Project Management
Masters: Business Administration
Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification
Primary Location...
814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
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