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Forward Air Property Manager, Real Estate in Atlanta, Georgia
Position: Property Manager, Real Estate
Job Description:
Forward is seeking a Property Manager, Real Estate, that will be key to the company's continued growth. They will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the real estate property needs are being managed throughout the lease life cycle from possession to surrender. The Property Manager, Real Estate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all properties through the implementation of policies, procedures, and programs required by the Real Estate playbook and management agreements. They will interact with senior management, local operations teams, brokerage support teams, and service providers.
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
Support Director/Senior Manager in executing overall Real Estate strategy related to lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals, and relocations
Manage property standards and capital projects related to commissioning and decommissioning of properties
Lead and manage tenant improvement construction including developing design documents with operations team and architect, identifying appropriate general contracts, conducting a bid evaluation processes, and supervising the project
Evaluate, develop, and implement standard real estate processes and procedures related to Facilities Maintenance
Ensure service requests from operations for repairs, maintenance, and improvements are answered timely, completely, and accurately
Oversee and manage the preventive maintenance programs
Develop and oversee the planning, budgeting and implementation of capital expenditures needs
Evaluate and manage zoning and licensing requirements per authority including certificate of occupancy applications
Effectively communicate expectations, requirements, and status of tenant improvement and maintenance projects to key business partners – both internal and external
Conduct and maintain positive relationships with Landlords, industry, government, and vendor representatives as necessary in the successful management of the Real Estate Portfolio
Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives
Collaborate with Legal support to review and manage legal requests including SNDAs, Estoppels and other lease notices
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas of study (Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance) or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Minimum of five (5) years real estate experience across multiple real estate disciplines including leasing, management, acquisitions, and dispositions with specific experience in property management and capital improvements
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Thorough understanding of real estate legal and financial terms
Ambitious standards and keen attention to detail
Demonstrated record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 50%
Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents and contracts
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret lease and other real estate documents
Ability to forecast and prepare budgets
Ability to manage design, construction, and other professionals on tenant improvement and capital projects
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About Us
Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.
Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.
Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies (https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2022/transport-logistics-packaging) " publication
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