What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Manager, Real Estate position at Boyd Watterson Asset Management and Careers?
Boyd Watterson offers a highly competitive total compensation package. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) plus match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Work From Home Time
A winner of the prestigious Northcoast 99 award, Boyd is recognized as one of the top 99 employers in Northeast Ohio. This means we put our employees first. Boyd Watterson is a dynamic company built around integrity and collaboration. We value the insights and perspectives of a broad, diverse group of individuals and believe that our collective success is dependent on an inclusive environment.
Company Overview
This position manages all aspects of assigned properties in their portfolio in order to achieve the return objectives for properties invested in our various real estate funds. Under the direction of the Regional Director of Asset Management, our Asset Managers work with property managers to oversee all property management functions as well as working with involved third party vendors. The manager works directly with internal and external professionals to ensure that all processes and deliverables are completed correctly, properly approved, and accomplished on a timely basis.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the following responsibilities and communicate information to the team to ensure seamless execution:
- Maximize potential for lease renewal
- Maintain physical integrity of the property
- Oversee all property management functions performed by third party vendor re: management of physical properties including maintenance, inspections and operations
- For major capital improvements, oversee project manager and ensure that improvements are completed according to plan and within budget
- Conduct periodic site visits and make recommendations based on findings
- Mitigate economic risk
- Continue to achieve high tenant satisfaction in overseeing the activities of the property manager and maintain strong ties to the GSA and agencies
- Oversee periodic valuations
- Conduct market research and tenant-specific research and report to the investment committee
Education, Skills, Personal Characteristics and Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Real Estate
- 5-7 years of experience in real estate and asset management
- Must have Microsoft Excel skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
- Possess strong working knowledge of real estate, including but not limited to interpreting account reports, leases and financing
- A successful candidate must be a self-starter willing to independently balance many tasks
- Occasional travel is required