Job Description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About CRG

CRG is a privately held real estate development and investment firm with deep expertise in industrial, office, student housing, land, and data center assets. Since 1993, we’ve developed over 220 million square feet across 12,500 acres, representing more than $14 billion in value. The firm serves clients and investors from headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis, and regional offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG manages $2.3 billion in real estate assets across institutional joint ventures and four fund vehicles with over $500 million in AUM. As part of Clayco, a nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate and construction enterprise, CRG combines the strength and scale of an industry leader with the agility of an entrepreneurial platform.

The Role We Want You For

CRG is seeking an experienced and driven Asset Manager with at least 3 years of experience in Asset Management to oversee the performance and execution of business strategies across our growing national residential portfolio, which includes both student housing and multifamily properties. This individual will be instrumental in maximizing asset value, driving operational excellence at the property level and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet investment objectives.

The Specifics of the Role

Strategic Portfolio Oversight

• Lead the execution of investment strategies for the residential portfolio to optimize performance and enhance long-term value.
• Manage third-party property managers, making key decisions at the property level to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investors, joint venture partners, lenders, and operating partners.
• Support investor engagement through regular updates, formal reporting, and ad-hoc analyses.

Performance & Operations Management

• Monitor monthly financial and operational performance across properties; guide property managers in budget development and execution to meet business plan objectives.
• Analyze performance metrics and compare results to pro forma and budget targets.
• Valuation & Disposition
• Lead internal valuations and manage the third-party appraisal process across the portfolio.
• Oversee property dispositions from RFP creation through closing, ensuring value is maximized and timelines are met.

Valuation & Disposition

• Lead internal valuations and manage the third-party appraisal process across the portfolio.
• Oversee property dispositions from RFP creation through closing, ensuring value is maximized and timelines are met.

Leasing & Development Support

• Negotiate and execute commercial lease agreements for retail components within the portfolio.
• Oversee the construction of retail buildouts in partnership with the general contractor.
• Risk & Compliance
• Collaborate with insurance brokers to ensure adequate property coverage and secure competitive pricing.
• Partner with tax consultants to manage and appeal property tax assessments annually.

Risk & Compliance

• Collaborate with insurance brokers to ensure adequate property coverage and secure competitive pricing.
• Partner with tax consultants to manage and appeal property tax assessments annually.

Investment Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the investment team to evaluate new acquisition opportunities, with a focus on market dynamics and operational feasibility in CRG’s target markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Asset Management on the residential asset class or regional property management overseeing multi-property portfolios.
• Student housing experience desirable. 
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; experience with budgeting / reporting tools including Yardi, RealPage or similar.
• Ability to manage and motivate the property management teams toward common goals.
• Assist in recruiting and staffing property level positions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• GlobeSt.com: Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• GlobeSt.com: Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, GlobeSt.com, Student Housing Business, Law.com, Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $150,000 - $200,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

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