The Acquisitions Director will evaluate CONAM's opportunities for acquisitions and play a key role in related acquisition processes, including market evaluation, underwriting and analysis, due diligence, prorations and closings. They will also coordinate research and analysis activities required to assess and analyze assigned markets. Responsible for developing underwriting models used to project cash flows and the potential returns. Will interact with key transaction participants and may participate in negotiations.

Acquisitions Director - Corporate Office, San Diego, CA

Salary range is from $140,000-150,000 (depending on experience)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Administration
   • Responsible for supporting the Acquisitions team in analyzing, evaluating, securing, and closing new opportunities.
   • Track assigned markets, including transactions and key developments.
   • Compile and analyze data required for new and ongoing Acquisitions.
   • Assist in developing projections, reports, and presentations regarding Acquisition projects.
   • Assist with evaluating due diligence materials.
   • Underwrite potential acquisitions.
   • Train and mentor junior analysts.
   • Coordinate and lead on site due diligence.
   • Work with internal/ external teams to ensure a smooth closing.
   • Assist in the preparation of investment committee materials.
   • Participate in weekly investment committee meetings.
2. Analysis
   • Primary responsibility for all underwriting activities, including financial analysis, market research, and due diligence.
   • Participate in review and evaluation of due diligence information.
   • Monitor relevant developments in assigned markets, including regulatory changes.
3. Communication
   • Develop strong relationships with brokers in assigned markets.
   • Communicate findings and recommendations in a professional, thorough manner.
4. All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Integrity: Uphold generally accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors, doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to anticipate internal and external client and partner needs, acting accordingly and giving appropriate priority and focus to client service and satisfaction.
• Organization and Time Management: Effectively manage time, resources, and information to consistently meet or exceed deadlines, ensuring that work product and information is organized and accessible.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Successfully communicate and collaborate with peers, managers, and clients or partners to achieve common goals. Develop positive relationships across the organization and partner effectively with others.
• Business Communication: Demonstrate an ability to expresses ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well-organized, and grammatically correct reports or documents, ensuring communication is respectful, open, honest, and tailored to the receiver. Actively listen and willingly accept and provide constructive, solution-focused feedback.
• Initiative: Exhibit a sense of drive, ownership, and responsibility recognizing opportunities within their “circle of influence,” anticipating threats, and acting on them.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Strive to understand contributing factors, work to resolve complex situations, asking for assistance or guidance when appropriate, drawing correct and realistic conclusions, and making timely decisions based on available information.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity, adapting to changing circumstances quickly and effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting or similar.
• Experience in real estate acquisition underwriting is required, including a working understanding of key return metrics and waterfall modeling.
• Experience creating proforma models and other analysis & reporting tools is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including senior staff, associates, investors, clients, and external partners/vendors.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage

Travel Requirements

1-2 days a week across our Western Regions to include CA, AZ, CO, NV, PNW

Working conditions

Work is performed in an office environment

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves talking or listening, standing and walking, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves sitting, and reaching with hands and arms
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE:

CONAM Management Corporation is an experienced, full-service real estate and property management firm that has been in the business for over 40 years. The company has earned its reputation as an industry leader through commitment to excellence and high ethical standards. CONAM serves clients nationwide through a network of regional offices located in key metropolitan areas.

Our benefits are designed with our associates in mind which include medical, dental, life, vision, Paid sick and vacation, identity theft protection, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a generous maintenance program. Not to mention we get to surround ourselves with amazing people we enjoy working with daily.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon: an acceptable criminal background report, acceptable verification of previous employment, pre-employment physical, negative drug test, and a valid driver's license with proof of insurance coverage.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If this sounds like the right position for you, just click the “APPLY” button above. You will be given an option to submit a resume or complete an online application.

Please Note: Job pay bands are available upon request. Job pay bands are established based on a multi-state national range. All job offers will consider a wide range of factors to include geographic location, benefits, including discounted housing (if applicable specific to the position and location) market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.