Madison, NJ
Salary Estimate: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Place: Hybrid
Experience Required: 2+ to 5 years
Education Required: 4 Year College
Benefits
Job Description
About the Company:
Lamar Companies is a full-service, privately held, real estate investment company headquartered in New Jersey. Since its founding in 1972, the Company has routinely been ranked in the top 100 largest owners of retail shopping centers in the US according to National Real Estate Investors rankings. Lamar primarily focuses on opportunities created by real estate economic cycles and underperforming assets across the United States and is a principal investor in projects for its own account and in partnership with major institutions. Throughout the years the firm has maintained its entrepreneurial roots as a hands-on operating partner with a deep expertise in the retail space, and a unique ability to drive value for its investors.
Lamar Companies is a full-service, privately held, real estate investment company headquartered in New Jersey. Since its founding in 1972, the Company has routinely been ranked in the top 100 largest owners of retail shopping centers in the US according to National Real Estate Investors rankings. Lamar primarily focuses on opportunities created by real estate economic cycles and underperforming assets across the United States and is a principal investor in projects for its own account and in partnership with major institutions. Throughout the years the firm has maintained its entrepreneurial roots as a hands-on operating partner with a deep expertise in the retail space, and a unique ability to drive value for its investors.
Job Overview:
The firm is looking to hire a highly motivated, commercial real estate professional, with three to eight years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions as either an Acquisitions Associate or Senior Acquisitions Associate, depending on experience and skillset. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Argus and Excel with experience in deal sourcing, investment underwriting, due diligence management and closing. The Acquisitions Associate will report to the Director of Acquisitions and Chief Acquisitions Officer and will be based in Lamar’s suburban New Jersey office with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (in office a minimum of three days per week). Occasional travel is required. The position offers the opportunity for career growth within a highly successful company. Compensation will include base salary, benefits, and performance-based bonus. Please include a cover letter with application to be considered for this role.
The firm is looking to hire a highly motivated, commercial real estate professional, with three to eight years of experience in commercial real estate acquisitions as either an Acquisitions Associate or Senior Acquisitions Associate, depending on experience and skillset. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Argus and Excel with experience in deal sourcing, investment underwriting, due diligence management and closing. The Acquisitions Associate will report to the Director of Acquisitions and Chief Acquisitions Officer and will be based in Lamar’s suburban New Jersey office with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement (in office a minimum of three days per week). Occasional travel is required. The position offers the opportunity for career growth within a highly successful company. Compensation will include base salary, benefits, and performance-based bonus. Please include a cover letter with application to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop cash flow projections utilizing Argus and Excel
- Analyze and evaluate rent rolls and historical financials of properties being considered for acquisition to determine feasibility and valuation
- Recommend business plans for potential investments based on lease-up, rollover, lease credit and term, and capital market conditions
- Review and summarize tenant leases and articulate issues/concerns in a clear and effective manner
- Perform sensitivity analyses that incorporate various factors including tenant performance, debt financing, deal & partnership terms, etc.
- Assist and take ownership of all aspects of the due diligence process for proposed acquisitions including:
- Managing, collecting, and tracking all due diligence materials, financial and lease analysis, review of lease abstracts, determining market rents through independent analysis and networking with local leasing professionals, conducting market research and analysis, performing tenant credit analysis, reviewing environmental, engineering and appraisal reports, verifying historical financial information, conducting on-site diligence including interviews of existing tenants, preparing ad-hoc internal diligence materials, etc.
- Communicate with local market professionals to gain additional understanding of the asset and market
- Prepare internal and external investment committee presentation packages
- Assist in deal execution including pro-rations, loan doc review, closing statements, etc.
- Stay current on developments and trends in the economy and real estate industry and incorporate the most up-to-date information into analyses
- Attend industry conferences to develop business relationships and hone expertise
Qualifications:
- Three to eight years of commercial real estate investment experience, with direct acquisitions experience
- Bachelor’s degree - real estate, finance, economics and/or accounting major preferred
- Sophisticated financial skills and capital markets acumen
- Exceptional quantitative underwriting skills: advanced Excel and Argus skills required
- Proven organizational skills, with attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to generate and sustain professional relationships
- Motivated, self-starter able to work independently and handle multiple projects at a time
- Ability to work within a small team environment and willingness to coach/mentor junior staff
Benefits:
- Some of the benefits include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus opportunities, based on market and performance
- Health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Four weeks paid time off plus company holidays
- Family and medical leave in accordance with applicable laws
- Mentorship and professional development support
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lamar Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. In accordance with New Jersey law, we provide notice of promotional opportunities to all current employees before making a final hiring decision.
Lamar Companies
• 1-100 employees
Lamar Companies is a full-service, privately held, real estate investment company headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. Since its founding in 1972, the Company has routinely been ranked in the top 100 largest owners of retail shopping centers in the US according to National Real Estate Investors rankings. Lamar primarily focuses on opportunities created by real estate economic cycles and underperforming assets across the United States and is a principal investor in projects for its own account and in partnership with major institutions. Throughout the years the firm has maintained its entrepreneurial roots as a hands-on operating partner with a deep expertise in retail space, and a unique ability to drive value for its investors.
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