Senior Portfolio Manager, Commercial Real Estate

We're IRG Realty Advisors, better known to most of us as IRGRA — The largest Commercial Real Estate Services company headquartered in Ohio with a portfolio of more than 100 Million Square feet of assets in 30+ states.  Twenty-plus years of helping Real Estate owners and occupiers solve complex Real Estate problems through innovative, comprehensive solutions has established us as market leaders.

What sets us apart?  Hands down, our culture and innovation. Both define who we are today and where we're headed in the future.  Our seven core values guide every decision we make and create an inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to do our best work.  We're honored to be recognized as a Top Work Place in NEO for offering a holistic, human-centered Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that treats employees as people, not workers, and is designed to provide an exceptional life experience. 

Additionally, we're a progressive company that uses the most advanced technologies to create rewarding opportunities, unique spaces, and sustainable Real Estate solutions for our clients, tenants, employees, and communities in which we serve.

If this and the job description below resonate with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table.

The Senior Portfolio Manager (SPM) will direct the strategy and a team of people focused on a large portfolio of Commercial Real Estate assets.  This portfolio will range from 15 million to 20 million square feet and be comprised of 30 to 40 assets.  The team will consist of several Property Managers, an Assistant Portfolio Manager, and corporate support in accounting, compliance, lease administration, and operations.  Primary responsibilities will be to the bottom line P&L performance of the portfolio with consistent quality communications to clients and team members.  Strengths in leadership, oral and written communications, organizational planning, financial analysis, and reporting will be key determinants of this hire. Naturally, the strength of knowledge in all Commercial Real Estate activities and experience in delivering results historically within the industry are critical factors.  A clear understanding and matching of our company's core values to the candidate’s is necessary.  This position will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Director of Property Management, and indirectly to our Client who owns the portfolio composition. 

The candidate that fills this role must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and will ideally live in the Houston, Texas, area, as travel to Mexico will be required on an as-needed basis.

DUTIES (including, but not limited to):

• Direct, impact, and lead the performance of a large commercial portfolio of Real Estate assets.

• Analyze the performance of assets through existing and newly created reporting tools and make critical strategic recommendations and decisions on an asset-by-asset and portfolio basis.

• Communicate effectively to Ownership and the Director of Property Management on overall portfolio performance as well as on key developments of the individual assets, including leasing, capital planning, environmental, financing, and positioning.

• Communicate effectively to the direct and indirect support teams what the overall goals and objectives of ownership, the property management department, and the specific portfolio and property assets are for the assigned portfolio.

• Implement and monitor company policies and procedures.

• Provide creative ideas and solutions to potential property problems and opportunities, help the managers support those findings, and implement them to successful conclusions. 

• Lead and or support large portfolio or property transactions such as sales, acquisitions, (re)financings, capital investments, cash management, proforma development, and marketing and leasing plans.

• With the assistance of the Property Operations teams, ensure we are following company protocols and are seeking the most cost-efficient yet quality operational solutions for the portfolio with an eye toward tenant satisfaction, cost control, and risk management. 

• With People Operations collaboration, attract, develop, train, retain, and LEAD the most talented, driven, and dedicated team available with uncompromised adherence to the company's core values.

• Identify and implement opportunities in the portfolio to maximize value and enhance the performance of the properties through renovation/development or acquisition of adjacent assets.

• Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual review, analyze, and report on the portfolio's property management, operations, financials, and leasing activities. 

• Develop strong relationships with key tenants, economic development directors, and government officials in the areas where the properties are located. 

• For the Portfolio, develop and manage the Annual Operating and capital Budget with systematic forecasting.

• Allocate time to help direct reports perform effectively by managing, leading, and coaching.

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in Spanish and willing to travel to properties in Mexico as needed.

• Travel throughout the Southern U.S. as needed.

• Proven ability to successfully manage a large portfolio of Commercial Real Estate assets. 

• 10-15 years of Commercial Real Estate experience from management, leasing, finance, and asset management perspective. Industrial experience is a plus.

• Proven ability to understand all aspects of building design, systems, and facilities engineering.

• Strong financial and analytical skills.

• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously manage multiple projects.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and other industry-related software tools.

IRGRA provides equal employment opportunities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. IRGRA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (A.D.A.A.A.), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, email agreen@irgra.com.