Careers

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers on the design and permitting process
• Monitoring and reviewing RFIs and submittal processes
• Planning out project phases, assessing consultant needs, and establishing execution timelines
• Negotiating contracts with General Contractors, subcontractors, consultant, and suppliers
• Preparing cost estimates as needed for all construction-related needs
• Preparing RFPs, bid documents, bid analyses, and award letters for GCs and/or vendors
• Establishing project budgets and costs and managing those to completion
• Monitoring progress of construction projects, quality of construction, and timelines
• Developing, monitoring, maintaining, and enforcing project schedules
• Reviewing and approving all pay applications and change orders
• Coordinating and leading on-site project meetings with architects, engineers, construction managers, and other internal and external stakeholders
• Fulfilling all project-related reporting requirements including business plans, project summaries, budget, schedule, drawings, and cash flows
• Managing all project contractual and financial obligations and collaborating with Development Accountant on construction loan draw processes
• Managing and executing punch list processes to ensure timely completion of any corrective work needed
• Managing project closeout activities with contractors to include acceptance and completion of projects, and ensuring final payments are secured. Managing project closeout activities with internal parties to ensure completion of all required items

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; BA/BS degree with concentration in real estate, construction management, civil engineering, or urban planning
• Master’s degree in real estate development or related field preferred
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience with an industrial/commercial real estate developer, general contractor, construction management or closely related company
• Experience with land entitlements desired
• Strong ability to concurrently manage multiple projects at different stages of development
• Demonstrated track record of taking several development projects from conception through to completion
• Extensive experience and detailed knowledge of AIA contract documents
• Ability to evaluate and interpret design and construction documents, contracts, budgets, and schedules
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office applications (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communicative skills, with the ability to balance assertiveness with professionalism and diplomacy
• Solid organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to remain flexible and thrive in a continually changing environment
• Proficient in MS Project, Procore, and/or other project management software
• Some local and national travel will be required for this position at times (approx. 25%). Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Midwest Investments by evaluating investment opportunities, conducting market research, and preparing financial models.
• Assist in the underwriting of new acquisitions and dispositions including ARGUS and Excel modeling
• Assist in the creation of Investment Memorandums for new acquisitions:
  • Work with deal team on creation of new Investment Memorandums
  • Gather market intel and comp support for new acquisitions
  • Assist in tenant credit analysis
• Organize acquisition, disposition and war room folders
• Update pipeline for new acquisitions and dispositions:
  • Reach out to Market Officers for new pipeline information
  • Update and distribute Excel spreadsheet for bi-weekly pipeline call
• Review property financials and other property related documents to verify the accuracy of the information being reported by the seller or broker package
  • Review operating statements to confirm correct expense information is inputted into ARGUS models
  • Review leases to confirm correct terms are inputted into ARGUS models
  • Research property taxes and compare to underwriting
• Assist with the closing process for both acquisitions and sales
• Assist with leasing negotiations and analysis as well as market research and analysis
• Interact with brokers at events, property tours, and market tours
• General assistance with other areas of the Investments team, as needed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience, including the qualifications noted below

• Strong academic performance concentrating in finance, real estate, or economics:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; BS degree with concentration in finance and/or real estate highly preferred
  • Master’s degree in real estate, business administration, or related field highly preferred.
• Previous experience with a commercial real estate/private equity firm required.
  • Experience within the industrial real estate sector highly preferred
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in real estate financial modeling; fluency and hands-on experience in Argus Enterprise and advanced Excel modeling skills required.
• Solid grasp of real estate investment concepts including cap rates and NOI.
• Highly motivated, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Team-minded attitude, with strong motivation and desire to contribute to the success of the entire organization.