Dantes Partners
ABOUT DANTES PARTNERS:
Established in 2006, Dantes Partners is a Black owned business with a mission to develop Luxury Affordable Housing and community-focused real estate initiatives across the Mid-Atlantic region. To date, Dantes Partners has successfully financed, developed, and acquired over 8,000 units, with a combined financing and investment value exceeding $2.3 billion dollars.
Simultaneously, Dantes Partners leverages its extensive expertise in the field of real estate development and financing of company-owned portfolios and provides exclusive consulting services in public-private deal structuring and negotiations. Furthermore, Dantes Partners also offers consulting in pre-development planning and oversight, market research and analysis, debt or equity underwriting, project and asset management, community outreach, as well as portfolio due diligence.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Asset Manager will be responsible for running their portfolio of multifamily apartments in their respective markets. This includes the establishment of an accretive business plan and investment strategy with the objectives of maximizing property income, cash flow and long-term value. The asset manager will forecast income and expense projections, capital requirements, risk-return analysis and hold/sell recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as the point person for office duties, including but not limited to maintenance, security, mailing, supplies, equipment, bills, errands, and shopping.
Provide strategic direction for a diverse multifamily portfolio
Develop, present, and execute comprehensive annual business plans for each asset
Work in partnership with the acquisition team on underwriting and due diligence efforts for new multifamily investment opportunities to add to their portfolio
Manage onboarding of new assets and ensure a smooth and successful transition into the portfolio
Focus on growing their knowledge of the competitive apartment communities, the development pipeline, and other economic drivers that could impact asset performance
Manage third-party property management firms, including working with regional managers and marketing personnel
Manage third-party construction management firms
Negotiate legal documents and contracts. Coordinate and manage various internal/external resources and consultants (i.e., attorneys, environmental, construction)
Visit/travel to all properties within the portfolio on a regular basis to oversee the execution of the capital improvements, operations, and on-site staff
Provide direction to third-party property managers regarding the development of and successful execution on operating budgets, capital investment plans, leasing/marketing plans, cost control strategies, risk management strategies, and other significant operational items with the goal of increasing/maximizing value
Review financial reporting and variance analyses with Partners/Investors and Fund Managers to ensure that financial statements are accurately presented and strategies effective
Interface with investors and maintain required investor reporting
Work closely with the firm's senior partners to develop strategy, objectives, and performance requirements to maximize value for each asset and then execute asset plans by engaging and coordinating with all relevant JV and fund partners where applicable
Develop and prepare business cases and financial analyses for strategic portfolio initiatives around new developments, redevelopments, and any related capital projects and prepare recommendations for the partners based on agreed underwriting assumptions and the targeted return parameters
Conduct the ongoing reviews of the portfolio and develop a thorough understanding of each property and its challenges, assess the implementation of strategic initiatives, assess operational and management performance, and identify opportunities for improvement while communicating with relevant stakeholders and external teams
Work with both internal and external appraisal teams to actively lead the quarterly valuation process for the assets in their portfolio, including the recommendation of value in the context of the market, capital markets, properties’ performance and capital expenditure need
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or other business discipline with 3 or more years of work experience in the field of real estate asset management • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, oral as well as written
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work independently in a small team, exhibit initiative and be proactive
Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of information
Interest in working on technology initiatives
Team player, willing to help in areas not explicitly related to job duties
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook
SUCCESFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:
Proactive and extremely responsive
Personable with a good sense of humor
Energy and commitment to work in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range people and organizations
Ability to work under pressure, in a time sensitive environment, delivering timely and accurate work
Acts as a champion of the Dumas Collective culture, ensuring alignment with company values and operational philosophy.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS:
(Physical demands that must be met to successfully complete the essential functions of the job) While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 20 lbs., speak and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office settings. Requires the periodic ability to travel regionally, on behalf of the company. Dantes Partners is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit: www.dantespartners.com Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Business Development
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(Physical demands that must be met to successfully complete the essential functions of the job) While largely sedentary, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 20 lbs., speak and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office settings. Requires the periodic ability to travel regionally, on behalf of the company. Dantes Partners is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit: www.dantespartners.com Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Business Development
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