High-Salary Executive Director Jobs: Sr. Director, Global Construction & Real Estate (Remote Eligible – $300K+ Total Comp)

Website Medtronic

Engineering the extraordinary

Location: Remote Eligible (USA, Puerto Rico, Galway, Ireland)
Company: Medtronic (Fortune 500 Medical Technology Leader)
Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership
Total Compensation: $209,600 – $314,400 Base Salary + MIP + LTIP

Also See: Construction Project Development Manager

Lead the global facilities transformation for a world-leading medical technology company. This high-impact executive role offers remote flexibility and a total compensation package exceeding $300,000.

Medtronic is a global healthcare technology pioneer with a bold mission: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. With a passionate team of over 95,000 people operating in 150+ countries, we engineer the extraordinary every day. We are seeking a visionary facilities executive to shape the physical future of our innovation ecosystem.

As the Senior Director of Global Construction, Real Estate & Design, you will be the enterprise-wide change agent responsible for our global footprint strategy and execution. You will lead an integrated portfolio of over 120 active projects and manage a capital spend exceeding $350M, directly influencing how Medtronic’s global teams innovate, collaborate, and manufacture life-saving technologies.

This is a rare opportunity to architect the future of work and manufacturing for a Fortune 500 leader, with the flexibility to work remotely from most U.S. locations, Puerto Rico, or Galway, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities & Impact:

  • Architect and lead the unified global strategy for commercial real estate, construction, and interior design, aligning physical spaces with business growth and innovation goals.

  • Govern the end-to-end delivery of a complex, high-stakes project portfolio spanning greenfield manufacturing sites, R&D labs, clean rooms, and global office expansions.

  • Serve as the executive leader for site selection, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions to optimize efficiency, sustainability, and cost across the global portfolio.

  • Build, mentor, and lead a global team of directors and managers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and project management rigor.

  • Partner with C-suite and senior leadership across EHS, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure strategic alignment, compliance, and capital stewardship.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree is required.

  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive, relevant experience, including at least 10 years in a senior managerial/director-level role leading large, global project teams in manufacturing facilities construction and real estate. (Advanced degree with 13+ years of experience also acceptable).

  • Proven experience managing complex capital projects ($50M+) in highly regulated environments (e.g., medical device, pharma, semiconductor clean rooms, laboratories).

  • Executive Presence & Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to influence at the VP/C-suite level, with strong financial controls, forecasting, and capital planning expertise.

  • Global Mobility: Must possess a valid passport and be willing to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

  • Technical ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints and construction documents.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Nice to Have):

  • Advanced degree in Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, or Business Administration.

  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore).

  • Exceptional contract negotiation and vendor management skills.

  • Experience thriving in a large, matrixed, global corporate environment.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive base salary range of $209,600 – $314,400, plus Short-Term Incentive (MIP) and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), positioning total compensation well into the $300,000+ range.

  • Option to work remotely from the contiguous U.S., Puerto Rico, or Galway, Ireland.

  • Lead initiatives that directly enable the development and manufacturing of technologies that save and improve lives worldwide.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health/vision/dental, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and generous paid time off.

  • Steer a function critical to the company’s strategic growth with visibility to the highest levels of leadership.

How to Apply for This Executive Leadership Role:

If you are a strategic facilities executive ready to lead at a global scale, apply through Medtronic’s official career portal before the application window closes.

👉 Click Here to Apply Now: Sr. Director, Global Construction & Real Estate (Remote Eligible)

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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