[Hiring] Associate Real Estate Portfolio Manager @Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Role Description

The Associate Real Estate Portfolio Manager will act as a team lead in the negotiation, financial evaluation, problem solving, and legal research associated with Ryder's Real Estate Portfolio. This is primarily an asset management role responsible for all real estate activities. The successful candidate must drive consistent corporate real estate objectives for the business units and perform specialized projects as assigned.

• Manage Real Estate transactions start to finish.
• Source brokerage services based on qualifications needed, then collaborate with brokers to locate new properties and complete valuations.
• Analyze and prioritize potential real estate opportunities, then negotiate and execute transactions for assigned business units.
• Work with Management team to develop and execute diverse Real Estate strategies for designated assigned portfolio areas.
• Make time-sensitive decisions to facilitate completion of real estate transactions.
• Lead internal cross-functional team and execute changes based on discussions.
• Manage teams of external consultants such as architects, engineers, and brokers in evaluating real estate assets.
• Work with the broader real estate Facility Planning and Construction team to coordinate and ensure completion of assigned portfolio projects.
• Evaluate assigned real estate portfolio needed improvement initiatives.
• Drive portfolio process improvement projects.
• Ensure Ryder portfolio records are accurate and current in RE database.
• Ensure that all real estate transaction processes conform to Ryder internal approval controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in real estate, business, finance, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in real estate or related field.
• Five (5) years or more professional experience in Commercial Real Estate related jobs required.

Requirements

• Project management skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to exert influence on changing the status quo and exercise leadership.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Team-driven character with a desire to grow through ongoing improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.