The job duties of a director of corporate real estate involve working to manage the corporate real estate portfolio for a company. In this career, your responsibilities revolve around creating a plan and implementing strategies to develop and maintain a profitable real estate portfolio. You may be involved in site selection for new buildings, and you could negotiate prices and contracts with builders and service providers involved in the development of your company’s real estate. As a director of corporate real estate, you also ensure that each real estate transaction fits within the budget and strategic plans of your real estate department.