VP/Director, Asset Management - San Francisco

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Develop and execute business plans across an evolving portfolio of real estate property investments, focusing on all aspects of value creation including the marketing, leasing, operation, and disposition of assets.

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Review and analyze monthly financial results of properties. Identify issues with operating partners and/or property managers and oversee implementation of solutions.

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Perform financial modeling including lease underwriting, property valuations, and hold/sell analyses.

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Maximize cash flow and property values through effective revenue management and achievement of operating expense efficiencies.

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Lead regular meetings with property managers and operating partners to review leasing performance, operating results, and market conditions.

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Prepare annual reforecast, changes to the investment strategy and lead budget review process for each asset.

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Assemble and review economic, demographic, and other market information for each asset area, as needed, including recent sales and leasing data.

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Monitor performance and sales of competitive properties.

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Develop and maintain relationships with leasing and investment sales brokers and other local experts to monitor market conditions.

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Prepare necessary internal memorandums regarding key decisions or initiatives to be presented to Investment Committee for approval.

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Work closely with and manage operating and development partners pursuant to the terms of applicable joint venture agreements.

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Oversee the execution of significant construction and redevelopment projects to achieve on-budget and on-schedule completion.

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Assess on-site property conditions, evaluating leasing and operating performance and personnel

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Other duties as assigned

Requirements: •

Bachelor’s Degree required. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.

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Minimum eight years of relevant real estate experience working primarily in an asset management capacity.

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Experience asset managing multiple asset types with an emphasis on rental apartment communities and commercial office buildings.

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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

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Experienced with the commercial leasing process including broker selection and oversight, marketing of space, and lease negotiation.

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Confidence and maturity to represent Harrison Street externally in all matters pertaining to an asset.

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Experienced with the property sales process including broker selection and oversight, asset marketing, buyer selection, legal documentation, and closing.

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Strategic perspective and strong problem-solving orientation; candidates must have been involved in developing strategies for investments and possess strong execution capabilities.

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Excellent financial and analytical skills; significant experience with financial modeling.

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Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Argus required.

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The position requires relatively periodic travel to property locations totaling approximately 20-30% of overall time.

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Displays a positive, can-do attitude and professional manner, exhibiting respectfulness and behavior consistent with the company’s core values.

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Shows outstanding judgment with the ability to identify the relevant questions and important issues when assessing a situation.

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Has the ability to interact and communicate effectively up, down and across the organization.

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Provides strong leadership and operates effectively in a collaborative environment by serving as a valuable influencer as well as a team player.

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Shows the ability to work both independently and collegially in teams.

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Demonstrates self-motivation with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects in varying stages.

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Has experience motivating and managing teams while under pressure.

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Displays a proactive approach in solutions and problem solving.

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Focuses on efficiency and effectiveness.