Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime is seeking a Sr Manager, Real Estate – Americas &amp; APAC to lead the strategy, sourcing, and management of our real estate portfolio across North and South America. In this role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of facilities—including site acquisition, leasing, construction, and regulatory compliance—ensuring our spaces meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.As the leader of our Americas &amp; APAC real estate strategy, you will manage a team of Real Estate &amp; Construction Managers and Administrative Coordinators, guiding their work across diverse regulatory environments and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. You’ll provide direction, coaching, and support to your team while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and local authorities. With a cross-cultural perspective, you’ll tailor solutions to the unique needs of each market, helping Lime scale with consistency and impact.If you thrive in complex, fast-moving environments and are passionate about creating innovative, practical solutions to real estate and construction challenges, we’d love to hear from you.<h3></h3>What you'll do<ul style=""><li>Lead Real Estate Portfolio Strategy: Source, negotiate, and manage a diverse international portfolio of Lime’s facilities across North and South America, ensuring alignment with business priorities and cost targets.</li><li>Manage Construction Projects: Oversee planning, permitting, and execution of new facility builds and retrofits, with a focus on compliance with local codes, safety standards, and sustainability goals.</li><li>Drive Budget Discipline: Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, balancing operational requirements with financial responsibility.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of subject matter experts in Real Estate &amp; Construction, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.</li><li>Ensure Compliance &amp; Risk Management: Partner with Operations, Legal, T&amp;S, and IT to ensure all facilities meet local building/use codes, environmental regulations, and internal compliance standards.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Leadership: Work effectively across diverse geographies, cultures, and business contexts to deliver solutions tailored to local needs.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with Ops leaders, landlords, vendors, city partners, and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor on all real estate and construction matters.</li><li>Innovate in Problem-Solving: Develop creative approaches to address unique real estate and construction challenges, driving continuous improvement and long-term value.</li></ul>About you<ul style=""><li>Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>5+ years of experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing an international real estate portfolio.</li><li>Proven experience overseeing construction projects with emphasis on code compliance and budget control.</li><li>Experience managing and developing teams of program managers or similar roles.</li><li>Demonstrated success working across multiple cultures and geographies.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.</li><li>A strategic thinker and pragmatic problem solver, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.</li><li>Passion for operational excellence and building spaces that enable business growth.</li><li>Willingness to travel (~15–20%) across the Americas to oversee projects and engage with local teams.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul style=""><li>Comprehensive Health &amp; Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.</li><li>Financial &amp; Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.</li><li>Family &amp; Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.</li><li>Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.</li></ul>The salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.#LI-Remote#LI-TG1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

SMART MOBILITY FOR THE MODERN WORLD:
Lime is founded on a simple idea that all communities deserve access to smart, affordable mobility.
Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes and transit vehicles, we aim to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.

Senior Manager, Real Estate & Construction

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime is seeking a Sr Manager, Real Estate – Americas &amp; APAC to lead the strategy, sourcing, and management of our real estate portfolio across North and South America. In this role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of facilities—including site acquisition, leasing, construction, and regulatory compliance—ensuring our spaces meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.As the leader of our Americas &amp; APAC real estate strategy, you will manage a team of Real Estate &amp; Construction Managers and Administrative Coordinators, guiding their work across diverse regulatory environments and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. You’ll provide direction, coaching, and support to your team while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and local authorities. With a cross-cultural perspective, you’ll tailor solutions to the unique needs of each market, helping Lime scale with consistency and impact.If you thrive in complex, fast-moving environments and are passionate about creating innovative, practical solutions to real estate and construction challenges, we’d love to hear from you.<h3></h3>What you'll do<ul><li>Lead Real Estate Portfolio Strategy: Source, negotiate, and manage a diverse international portfolio of Lime’s facilities across North and South America, ensuring alignment with business priorities and cost targets.</li><li>Manage Construction Projects: Oversee planning, permitting, and execution of new facility builds and retrofits, with a focus on compliance with local codes, safety standards, and sustainability goals.</li><li>Drive Budget Discipline: Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, balancing operational requirements with financial responsibility.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of subject matter experts in Real Estate &amp; Construction, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.</li><li>Ensure Compliance &amp; Risk Management: Partner with Operations, Legal, T&amp;S, and IT to ensure all facilities meet local building/use codes, environmental regulations, and internal compliance standards.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Leadership: Work effectively across diverse geographies, cultures, and business contexts to deliver solutions tailored to local needs.</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with Ops leaders, landlords, vendors, city partners, and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor on all real estate and construction matters.</li><li>Innovate in Problem-Solving: Develop creative approaches to address unique real estate and construction challenges, driving continuous improvement and long-term value.</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>5+ years of experience sourcing, negotiating, and managing an international real estate portfolio.</li><li>Proven experience overseeing construction projects with emphasis on code compliance and budget control.</li><li>Experience managing and developing teams of program managers or similar roles.</li><li>Demonstrated success working across multiple cultures and geographies.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.</li><li>A strategic thinker and pragmatic problem solver, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.</li><li>Passion for operational excellence and building spaces that enable business growth.</li><li>Willingness to travel (~15–20%) across the Americas to oversee projects and engage with local teams.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Comprehensive Health &amp; Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.</li><li>Financial &amp; Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.</li><li>Family &amp; Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.</li><li>Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.</li></ul>The salary range listed reflects what Lime reasonably expects to offer for this role, with the final base salary determined by factors such as the candidate’s location and relevant skills and experience. Depending on the position, the total compensation package may also include discretionary annual performance bonus opportunities and equity, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Lime considers all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.#LI-Remote#LI-TG1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.

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