Leasing / Asset Manager - Chicago, IL Chicago, Illinois

Job Responsibilities:

The Leasing or Asset Manager will be responsible for the strategic and tactical operations of industrial properties located in Chicago.  The individual will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple in house leasing and management as well as be accountable to the senior members of the Firm and Owner. 

Duties

• Maximize total return for each asset through the analysis of property efficiencies and identifying opportunities for improved performance

• Work closely with third party property managers, leasing agents, brokers, consultants and attorneys to provide direction for and oversight of business plans, budgets, forecasts, leases, analysis and approvals

• Actively participate in the negotiations on new leases and renewals

• Prepare necessary monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Senior Management

• Negotiate third party contracts and oversee implementation of capital improvement

• Manage the capital improvement strategies and processes, including oversight of the construction management activities

• Evaluate the local markets to identify changes and trends and the related impact on real estate values and investment strategies

Knowledge Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of commercial real estate, leasing, analysis/asset management experience

• Strong financial modeling skills, detailed property-level financial statement analysis, lease management, pro forma analysis and rent-setting evaluation  

• Strong knowledge of real estate accounting combined with exceptional analytical skills and financial modeling skills is needed

• Advanced knowledge of MS Windows, Excel and Word is required and must be comfortable learning new computer systems

• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, able to handle multiple concurrent projects and be able to independently identify and solve key business problems

Compensation:

We offer an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow and develop with a well-capitalized entrepreneurial investment group.