Director Asset Management

Ram Realty Advisors LLC acquires and develops retail, multifamily, and mixed-use properties in select high-growth markets throughout the Southeast. The investments are capitalized by Ram-sponsored discretionary private equity funds and institutional co-investment vehicles. Since 1996, Ram has deployed in excess of $4.8 billion of capital. Ram and its predecessor entities were founded in 1978. The Company is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and has offices in Tampa, Florida; Charlotte and Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.

The Director, Asset Management, based in South Florida, will be part of the Retail team to help operate a growing portfolio of high-quality grocery anchored centers in infill sub-markets in the major metros in the Southeast.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the asset management of a portfolio of real estate assets, with a particular focus on retail shopping centers and other commercial asset classes.

· Continuously evaluate performance of the portfolio and develop property specific plans to ensure that the portfolio’s operations are being maximized.

· Implement short, intermediate, and long-term strategies, designed to sustain, or improve the value of the portfolio to maximize short-term distributable cash flow and increase long-term economic value.

· Monitor performance on a “hands on” basis, visit assets as frequently as required in order to be fully aware of and effectively oversee property performance.

· Maintain a thorough understanding of all factors affecting markets and submarkets associated with assets in the portfolio.

· Actively monitor market conditions and serve as subject matter expert for submarket trends (recent lease or sale comps, new deliveries, etc.)

· Participate as a key team member in the due diligence and pre-development process; endorse or challenge key assumptions prior to ICOM review.

· Develop a working knowledge of leases, loan documents and other agreements for general responsibilities and ensure compliance with all property related documents.

· Communicate frequently with the asset’s property managers to understand property operations, tenant matters and anticipated budget deviations.

· Engage and manage 3rd party service provider relationships, including property management, leasing, legal and other professionals.

· Track and forecast property level cashflow positions and make recommendations on distributions, requests for additional capital and loan modifications.

· Interface with Capital Markets team and ensure loan compliance.

· Monitor and report on performance, budget variances and significant changes in market and property conditions.

· Prepare property business plans, operating and capital budgets.

· Review and critique operating statements, annual marketing plans and annual capital plans among other regular and special reports.

· Analyze and monitor capital improvement and renovation programs, as required, for property maintenance, competitive positioning, or market re-positioning.

· Assure owner funded projects are completed on time and within budget in cooperation with in-house resources and third-party consultants. Owner funded projects may include comprehensive property renovations, expansions, Tenant Improvement projects and property repositioning.

· Communicate continually with the senior members of the firm to apprise appropriate individuals on issues/decisions impacting assets.

· Monitor lease administration, tenant renewals, and operational requirements. Interface with tenant representatives, as necessary.

· Participate in company and department-wide initiatives that may include evaluation (due diligence) of properties for acquisition or disposition among other recurring and non-recurring events.

· Complete execution of business plans through the ultimate sale of the asset, including recommended timing of disposition, engagement of investment sales professionals, coordination of sale and buyer selection process, contract negotiations and management of due diligence and closing process.

Qualifications: These requirements represent the education, knowledge, skill, certifications/licensure and/or ability required to perform the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties noted above.

· Minimum of five years of relevant and direct real estate asset management experience with particular focus on retail and other commercial asset classes.

· Bachelor’s degree required (master’s degree preferred)

· Substantial experience with equity investments as a principal, in multiple geographic regions, with a particular focus on retail.

· Ability to create and implement asset repositioning strategies and manage execution of same.

· In-depth understanding of property operations and leasing.

· Experience overseeing construction projects for both asset and tenant improvement projects.

· Strong valuation, due diligence, and real estate financial analysis skills.

· Market analysis skills to support decisions concerning rent rates, capital improvement programs, leasing strategies and property repositioning.

· Superior oral and written communication skills, strong presentation, and process management skills.

· Strong work ethic. Ability to multi-task, solve problems and work independently with minimal guidance.

· Well-organized. Strong administrative skills.

· Fluent in Yardi, ARGUS and Excel.

These characteristics are highly valued throughout the Company and essential for all team members:

· High degree of professionalism.

· Commitment to quality and a constant desire for improvement.

· Being open-minded and willing to learn.

· Humility and an ability to admit “I don’t know” or “I made a mistake”.

· Knowing when and how to ask for help.

· Adaptability and flexibility.

· A deep belief in the importance of putting the team first.

· A strong sense of respect for self and others.

· An unwavering commitment to integrity (no matter the perceived short-term cost).

Please note: The Team Member Description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.