Job Description
Associate or AVP Asset Management - must have 4-8 years experience at RJK Co., Inc. summary:
The Associate or AVP Asset Management is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial real estate assets including office, flex, industrial, and self-storage properties. Key duties include overseeing lease lifecycle activities, financial modeling, investor reporting, portfolio valuations, and coordinating with construction and investment teams to optimize asset performance. The role requires 4-8 years of experience in commercial real estate, advanced proficiency in Argus and Excel, and strong skills in financial analysis, leasing, and stakeholder relationship management.
Job Overview & Responsibilities • Direct responsibility for the asset management of a subset of assets that are part of RJK's overall 6+ million SF growing office/flex/industrial / self-storage portfolio
• Execute on the full lease life cycle, including conducting initial tours, negotiating LOIs, ensuring lease execution, and coordinating tenant construction build-out with RJK's in-house construction team to ensure successful occupancy. Responsibility for management of existing tenant base/rent roll
• Take the lead in the completion of quarterly investor reporting materials focused on asset-level business plan performance
• Maintain ongoing asset management models through updating actual financial results, Argus models, and reforecasting of future assumptions for operating and development assets
• Take the lead in monthly investor reporting for leasing updates at the asset level
• Assist the Executive Team with transaction-related activities such as dispositions, major lease analysis, and recapitalizations
• Assist in the transition of acquisitions from the Investment Team to the Asset Management Team
• Participate in operational, construction, development, and internal and external leasing meetings
• Work closely with the Senior Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Financial Operations on ongoing portfolio valuations, financing, and covenant compliance analysis, completion of capital calls with equity and debt partners, and other ad-hoc needs
• Gather and assist in maintaining market lease information, including an ongoing lease and sale comparable database and tenants in the market list for each of RJK's geographic investment regions
• Work with in-house and outside creative resources on design, renovation, marketing, and branding for the portfolio
• Ability to understand evolving technologies (AI, ARGUS, Excel, among other platforms and technologies) to improve current workflow, efficiency, and productivity across the asset management spectrum
• Be active and engaged in the broader CRE market by following local news and participating in CRE organizations like NAIOP, REFA, SIOR, etc.
• Foster relationships with key brokers, investors, stakeholders, owners, and lenders to support and contribute to RJK's success and growth
Qualifications & Experience Technical Qualifications • 4-8 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate at an owner/operator, investment sales team, or at a private equity firm
• Direct leasing experience preferred
• Experience with industrial, flex, office, and self-storage strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Argus is required
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, real estate, or related discipline
• Advanced understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and core accounting principles
Professional Competencies • Self-driven, personally accountable, and motivated to succeed and grow
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in real estate investment and value creation
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with limited oversight
• Highly collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills both internally within the RJK team and externally with the broader CRE community
• Exceptional attention to detail, with advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proficient in conducting market research and synthesizing data into actionable insights
Keywords:
asset management, commercial real estate, leasing, financial modeling, investor reporting, portfolio valuation, Argus, Excel, tenant management, real estate investment
Job Tags
Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,