With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!

ELS is hiring for the position of Manager of Capital Investments on our Asset Management team in Chicago, IL.

What you’ll do:

This position will provide leadership and execution for capital investments in support of Asset Management & Operations teams to drive revenue. This is a key role for the future growth of ELS and overall investment strategy.

Your job will include:

• Work with the Operations and Asset Management teams to develop business plans to optimize performance and drive long term value for our manufactured housing communities, RV resorts/campgrounds and marinas.
• Develop, implement and oversee portfolio level capital investment strategies
• Wholistic view of capital investment including 3-year plan for each property/region
• Home inventory plan for each property.
• Manage new home investments and align strategy with new home sales, occupancy and working capital goals.
• Work as the liaison between Operations and the home ordering team to ensure coordinated delivery of new homes when sites are available
• Manage annual capital expenditure budget and reforecast process
• Managing and enhancing processes for administration and approvals of investment opportunities
• Conduct site visits when necessary to assess property condition and gain deeper understanding of market, identifying capital and redevelopment opportunities
• Continuously evaluate and consider process improvement opportunities vs. existing practices to increase asset and property management teams’ efficiency
• CapEx project management system training and support
• General financial review and underwriting support
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) project support
• Lead capital investment business cases presentations to senior management for approval
• Meets with contractors, Operations and Asset Management Team as required and makes certain that investment progress and revisions are communicated

Experience & skills you need:

• Ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of retail, commercial, residential or housing real estate experience. Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) required and real estate professional certifications a plus (CPM, CCIM, MRE).
• Previous people management and development success required
• Must have strong communication and negotiation skills
• Financial analysis ability for real estate transactions
• Knowledge and experience in asset management and capital investment modeling
• Knowledge of Real Estate Management software and database tools
• Proven ability to effectively present information to Senior Management.
• Familiar with the concepts of financial statements and lease terms.
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Understanding of US Manufactured Housing trends & competitors preferred.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.