Associate, Asset Manager

Property Name: Corporate Overview The Associate, Asset Management plays a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of S2 Industrial’s portfolio of industrial real estate assets. Working closely with Asset Managers and Analysts, this role contributes to the execution of asset-level business plans, leasing strategies, capital projects, and financial reporting. The Associate is responsible for monitoring asset performance, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support strategic decision-making and portfolio optimization. Responsibilities - Support the execution of asset-level business plans by tracking leasing activity, capital projects, and operational performance across assigned assets. - Assist in the preparation and review of annual budgets, reforecasts, and variance analyses to ensure alignment with portfolio goals. - Monitor asset performance metrics including NOI, occupancy, leasing velocity, and capital deployment effectiveness, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. - Collaborate with Leasing and Property Management teams to ensure timely execution of leasing strategies and property operations aligned with business plan objectives. - Coordinate and oversee capital improvement projects, including scheduling, budget tracking, and performance reporting. - Participate in asset-level decision-making related to rent pricing, lease negotiations, and capital expenditures by providing data-driven insights and recommendations. - Prepare and maintain recurring asset performance reports for internal stakeholders and investors, ensuring accuracy and clarity. - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform leasing strategies, rent growth assumptions, and capital planning. - Support refinancing, recapitalization, and disposition efforts by coordinating due diligence materials, tracking timelines, and assisting with financial analysis. - Visit properties and markets to validate business plan assumptions, assess operational execution, and identify risks or opportunities. - Assist in maintaining compliance with loan covenants and financial obligations in coordination with the Analyst and Asset Manager. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field preferred. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate asset management, preferably within industrial assets. - Strong understanding of financial concepts including NOI, IRR, and capital budgeting. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Argus experience is required. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. - Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities. - Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude. - Willingness to work full-time in office and travel to portfolio assets as needed. S2 Residential is a team of exceptionally skilled and motivated professionals united around one goal: to create and maintain the best possible living experience for our residents. Since 2014, S2 Residential has been transforming communities in Texas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. We are dedicated to creating one-of-a-kind apartment communities that residents fall in love with. At every S2 community, you’ll find team members dedicated to top-notch customer service. We believe deeply in our core values and abide by them in each decision we make. CORE VALUES: ZERO EGO. Maintain a servant’s heart. ENERGY AND PASSION. Good energy is contagious; bring passion to all that we do. GOOD STEWARD. Reputation takes a lifetime to build and a moment to lose. CURIOUS. Don’t waste a day without learning something new. OBSESSIVE EXECUTION. Be obsessed or be average