Director, Asset Management (LA)

Key Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of leasing relationships and decisions, including tenant negotiations, lease structuring, rent growth strategies, and lease renewals across the regional portfolio
• Lead leasing execution and strategy, setting market positioning, defining competitive advantages, and driving proactive tenant engagement
• Oversee due diligence and appraisal processes for new acquisitions, ensuring thorough analysis and alignment with fund underwriting standards
• Oversee asset management teams responsible for budgets, forecasting, vendor relations, tenant relations, accounts receivable, and maintenance operations
• Drive portfolio strategy and performance reporting, conducting market analysis, identifying repositioning opportunities, and presenting portfolio performance to investors and fund leadership
• Mentor and develop asset management team members, providing guidance on technical skills, market knowledge, and professional growth
• Review and approve all aspects of operational budgets, capital improvement plans, appraisals, and financial analyses
• Manage vendor relationships and capital improvement initiatives, ensuring quality execution and cost control
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency, implement process improvements, and leverage technology to drive portfolio performance
• Ensure compliance with fund policies, loan covenants, and regulatory requirements across the regional portfolio

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in asset management or real estate investment, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or senior management capacity
• Proven track record managing industrial/commercial real estate portfolios with demonstrated success in leasing, operational management, and financial performance
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial real estate finance, including underwriting, ARGUS, rent roll analysis, and financial reporting
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities with experience managing and mentoring asset management professionals
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to interface effectively with C-level executives, investors, and external partners
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational and analytical capabilities
• Knowledge of industrial real estate market dynamics, including leasing trends, tenant demand, and capital markets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects to completion independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order
• Willingness to travel 5-10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software
• Background with fund management or institutional real estate investing
• Experience in acquisitions, dispositions, or capital markets within industrial real estate

Compensation & Benefits

• This position offers a highly competitive compensation package including base salary in the $130-180k range, discretionary performance bonus, comprehensive healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO, 401(k) match, and professional development