Real Estate Construction & Acquisition Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Job description
Arena Capital is a unique Commercial Real Estate Investment & Development Corporation looking for a dynamic, high energy, self-starter, and ambitious individual who is looking to grow with the company and create a long-term career.
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Construction Manager / Acquisition Manager that will be identifying, analyzing, planning, acquiring, supervising the construction, and disposition of commercial real estate projects, . The manager will work closely with new and prospective clients do to single-tenant, multi-tenant, and apartment development projects. The manager will also organize and oversee the construction of the projects and ensure they are completed on budget, and in a timely and efficient manner. An excellent Manager must be versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and be able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.
THE MANAGER WILL HAVE POTENTIAL UPSIDE PARTICIPATION ON NEW COMPANY ACQUISITIONS!!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and analyze markets to understand areas of growth, major employers, major transportation projects, heavily trafficked corridors, and retail sub-markets.
- Identify and analyze real estate opportunities for existing and prospective tenants that meet established criteria.
- Ability to analyze and confirm the zoning of a property and the permitted uses.
- Present new opportunities to tenants and clients via presentations, phone, and / or market tours.
- Work in close partnership with the Ownership to analyze feasibility plans, site plans, draft Letters of Intent (LOIs) and contracts.
- Oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts and other legal agreements, as required.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project, reviewing documents for accuracy and constructability.
- Receive bids/estimates and negotiate contracts with contractors.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, perform plan takeoffs; solicit proposals from suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants; perform comparative analysis of proposals received; then compile all information into a project estimate and detailed proposal
- Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
- Maintain all planned construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure milestone dates will be met
- Supervise the work of contractors and provide direction, as needed, and review and authorize contractor requests for payments
- Conduct routine meetings, evaluate progress, schedules and prepare detailed reports
- Prepare detailed approval packages for internal and external investment committees.
- Develop and maintain company reports, trackers, and databases, as needed
- Assist with special projects as requested and performs additional duties as required.
- Must be self-motivated, disciplined and organized
- Must have knowledge of the Florida market
- Must be willing to grow with the Company
- Ability to work under pressure, in a time sensitive environment.
- Represent company in project meetings with contractors, architect, engineers, county/city staff, and suppliers
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as commercial construction assistant or project manager
- In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in real estate, finance, accounting, and / or related fields.
- At least four (4) years of commercial real estate acquisitions experience. Experience with retail real estate acquisitions preferred.
- Passion for Real Estate.
- Entrepreneurial, open mindset; self-starter – ability to work well alone and with others.
- Extremely organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through.
- Accomplished in AutoCAD and space planning is preferred but not required
- Excellent knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by various building trades
- Accomplished in Scheduling and Estimating is required
- Independent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to coordinate numerous projects simultaneously
- Must be willing to travel ~ amount of travel will fluctuate depending on projects