What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Asset Manager position at Post Commercial Real Estate?
Job Description:
The position will:
- Bring an “ownership” perspective to all the vertical business activities of Post Brothers
- Be committed to learning the how and why behind all vertical areas of the business, including property management, maintenance, construction, leasing, and marketing, to ensure the goals of the company are being met.
- Work with Asset Managers to solve and implement solutions to complex multi-department issues, such as how to allow for safe resident parking in a partially occupied and under construction development; or plan and execute a major capex project at a stable operating property while minimizing resident disruption.
- Bring a high level of enthusiasm and apprentice-like mentality to their work, as this entry-level role is intended to train future asset management leaders.
- Require the Junior Asset Manager to be the eyes, ears, and nose of the Asset Managers during daily property inspections to ensure Post Brothers product standards are upheld.
- Establish and hone effective ways of motivating team members (specifically, colleagues who do not report to you and may even rank higher than you) to accomplish critical tasks.
Job Responsibilities:
Property Physical Condition
- Physically walk properties every day; complete property inspection checklists and communicate any observed issues to Asset Managers and Property Teams. For example, unkempt grounds, trash issues, smells in model units, cleaning problems, lights out, resident corridor paint issues, amenities looking rundown or out of order, etc.
- For properties under construction or in lease-up, ensure construction general conditions are tidy and in place; leasing pathways are clear and meet quality standards specified.
- Create and issue action lists to resolve physical property issues; assign champions, set completion schedule, oversee execution (many times in-person), and follow-up until each project issue is resolved.
- Check in with Asset Managers daily, preferably in person or via phone call, to report critical “hot items” that need immediate attention or collaboration. The Junior Asset Manager’s success will rely heavily on their communication skills and willingness to ask for help, advice, and clarification from Asset Managers.
Capital Projects
- Work with Asset Managers on major and minor capital projects throughout asset portfolio; generate scopes, bid out to contractors, track budgets, set and manage schedules, define and ensure implementation of general conditions, oversee work, create and action out punch lists, coordinate with property management, leasing, etc.
Preventative Maintenance & Asset Protection
- Have an intimate knowledge of and bring ownership to third party vendor scopes across all Post properties. Verify work products match contracted scope and hold vendors accountable for quality and timely service.
- Help maintain Critical Documents Library for all properties (e.g. high rise license, elevator certificates, etc.) and the scopes required to obtain (e.g. coordinate façade inspections).
Special Projects
- Own all aspects of property showability in advance of important investor, lender, or VIP property tours.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and execution of special property or Post Brothers-sponsored events
Cross-Department Exposure
- Attend and participate in weekly Property Meetings with Asset Managers; take diligent notes, ensure implementation and/or progress of discussed topics is being made.
- Attend monthly financial meetings, take diligent notes, and assist Asset Managers in follow-up activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Proficiency in effectively communicating site logistics through simply illustrated diagrams
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to perform in a busy, multi-tasking work environment. Attendance is an imperative job function. This job is in-person (not remote), 5 days a week, and in located in Philadelphia
- Employees must fulfill the performance standard of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or writing) to employees.
- A personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
Post Brothers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Post Brothers complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
