Asset Management Specialist

Job Summary

The Specialist of Asset Management is responsible for facilitating and managing company-wide Asset Management programs and projects designed to strategically reinvest capital within the owned portfolio of approximately 83,000 single-family rental homes across 16 markets. Responsibilities also include working with corporate and market teams, while demonstrating expertise in the residential single-family rental space. This position reports to the Manager, Asset Management.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Asset Management, Investment Management, Operations and Accounting to facilitate, execute, and expand Value & Revenue Enhancing programs across all markets
• Review, analyze and recommend properties for Disposition, consistent with strategic investment objectives
• Manage and execute programs as part of annual Corporate Budget/Capital Allocation Plan
• Review and approve project proposals in compliance with established processes, workflows, and authority levels
• Review and approve project scopes of work and budgets
• Coordinate with Revenue Management and Leasing teams to establish and adjust pricing for turns and renewals in conjunction with initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Construction Management, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in residential acquisitions or institutional real estate; Single-family preferred
• 2+ years of experience in extensive, detailed data analysis and reporting

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Background in home renovation management, residential project management, and/or experience as a residential cost estimator very beneficial
• Knowledge of current single-family customer product demands, drivers, and trends
• Proficiency utilizing Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic OS tools
• Experience utilizing Salesforce for workflow and approval management
• Experience utilizing Yardi or similar property management software
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and get along with others
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to facilitate presentations or speak in public to large groups of people
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain flexibility and creativity in a variety of situations
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions
• Ability to set and meet goals and consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other Requirements

• Some travel may be required
• Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy
• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; overtime may be required

Physical and Mental Demands

This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally, up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to talk, hear, compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times. Remote work option may be available.