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Real Estate Analyst

Weis Builders, Inc.
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GROUP:  MWF Properties – Asset Management

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:  Reports to Asset Manager

SALARY RANGE:  $70,000 - $80,000 annually

 

SUMMARY:

The Real Estate Analyst provides analytic support services to maintain/increase profitability and efficiencies of existing real estate portfolio. 

MWF Properties has been developing projects since 1999. We specialize in multi-unit residential housing. We have developed properties across Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois totaling over 2,200 units. Our project success is based upon exceptional market selection and site acquisition. We pride ourselves on developing aesthetically pleasing projects that are known for quality construction.

Through partnering with reliable architects, subcontractors, engineers, planners, and designers who share in our goal and attention to detail, we have been able to consistently develop quality projects. Through careful planning, cost control, continued innovative ideas, environmentally friendly construction materials, and regular quality assurance inspections, MWF is dedicated to the project from start to finish.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Underwriting/Development:

  • Assist development team in initial underwriting for future tax credit and market rate developments.
  • Assist asset management with installment releases with investor partners.
  • Assist asset management with permanent debt conversions.

Construction:

  • Monthly Draw Meetings
    • Attend monthly draw meetings with General Contractor and Architect.
    • Review, update and manage Alternates List.
    • Prepare and submit monthly draw packages.
  • Property Turnover – work as liaison between ownership & management.
    • Attend/coordinate punch walks (mock unit, all units, common area, exterior).
    • Attend/coordinate 11-month warranty walks.
    • Works with the Management Company on new development turnover, including schedule, procurement of furnishings, fixtures, & equipment, and rental compliance.
    • Work with Property Management to establish first year operating budgets.

Lease-up:

  • Assists property management with leasing activities to ensure rapid lease-up of new developments.
  • Conducts cost/benefit analysis to allocate resources to meet tax credit lease-up projections.
  • Coordinates ongoing reporting of essential leasing metrics to property management and stakeholders.
  • Assists in website development and digital marketing for existing and future developments.
  • Completes ongoing analysis to understand payback on marketing sources.

Stabilized:

  • Prepares financial analysis material.
  • Conducts market research on existing developments to maximize rental efficiencies.
  • Analyzes and generates reports and information from property management staff to ensure productive development management.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial review and reporting to stakeholders.
  • Assists asset management in research and procurement of information necessary for project financial reports.
  • Coordinates weekly, monthly, and annual documentation required by the Management Company, lenders, and partners.
  • Assist in preparation of annual budgets on behalf of Ownership.
  • Assist in annual audit and tax return review.
  • Attend quarterly property inspections and review inspection reports.
  • Oversee bids and track all Capital Expenditures over $10,000 on behalf of Ownership.
  • Work with asset manager to oversee Preventative and Ongoing Maintenance Programs to maximize Asset Value.

Disposition/Refinance/Re-Syndication:

  • Compiles due diligence and procures necessary information related to refinancing opportunities and syndicator buyouts.
  • Work with Brokers to sell assets.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the education, knowledge/experience, and skills/abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

  • BA/BS degree in finance, real estate or related field.

Knowledge and experience:

  • 1-2 years in real estate development, property management, or in a financial reporting environment.
  • General business knowledge.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to coordinate delivery of resources (funding, materials, support) to assist projects to successful conclusion.
  • Excellent communication skills. Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings, able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles, and practices attentive/active listening.
  • Financial Modeling Skills – able to use a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches for modeling.
  • Focuses efforts and time on what’s most important by identifying the critical few priorities, planning for and adjusting to problems and roadblocks, and creating focus for self and others.
  • Driven self-starter that will seek out ways to improve efficiency and solve problems.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Excellent analytic abilities.
  • Strong computer skills in MS Office.

Working Conditions:

  • Majority of job performed in an office environment, frequent use of personal computer, facsimiles, copy machines and other office equipment.  Occasional work on construction sites and apartment complexes that requires protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations.
  • Asset Manager may modify requirements.