Associate / Senior Associate
Location: Atlanta, GA
Company Description
Our client is a 70-year-old privately held real estate investment and development company that by 2023, had developed, redeveloped, or acquired over 1,600 properties, totaling more than 540 million square feet and employs approximately 5,000 people globally.
Position Description
As an Associate or Senior Associate, title and compensation will coincide with experience, of Industrial and Logistics you will be charged with the planning, underwriting, due diligence, financing, construction and leasing of light industrial and logistics projects principally located in the Sunbelt region of the United States.
Responsibilities
- Actively support the Managing Director to engage with the broker community and respond to RFPs and draft leasing proposals that achieve the target financial metrics set forth for assets under development and completed projects that are in operation.
- Prepare financial models, development budgets, investment committee presentations and monthly financial reports.
- Support the Managing Director to coordinate the work of external consultants, including design architects and engineers, in addition to internal teams, including construction, accounting and property management.
- Participate in on-site OAC meetings with the construction manager to lead the diligence, site planning and building design and manage the consultant and contractor teams to deliver new construction on-time, on-budget and on-quality.
- Assist with interactions with third-party brokers to manage the leasing of the industrial portfolio.
- Interface with the investor base and lenders for reporting and capital allocation purposes. Prepare monthly investor reports, variance analyses and updated proformas.
Requirements
Three or more years’ work experience specifically in underwriting and financial analysis. Commercial real estate is a plus, preferably in industrial/logistics. Experience in alternate asset classes will be considered.
Proficiency with financial analysis; Exposure to construction and leasing is a plus.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA from an accredited university.
- Work experience will be considered in lieu of graduate degree.
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Underwriting and Excel skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an eye for detail.
- Possess a sense of urgency and desire to grow the industrial platform.
- Demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and work closely with a team of consultants and contractors.