Director of Consulting Services

Cardinal Group Companies•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Consulting leads the firm’s vertically integrated consulting platform, providing data-driven research and actionable recommendations to institutional investors and developers. This role oversees comprehensive due diligence, market analysis, and operational strategies for student housing, conventional multifamily, build-to-rent, and affordable housing sectors. The Director ensures the vertical leverages nationwide data from across the firm to provide an unbiased, "best-in-class" client experience.

Requirements

8–10+ years of institutional real estate experience.
Deep expertise in Student Housing, Multifamily, and Build-to-Rent product types.
Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel and complex financial modeling for pro-formas.
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or a related field required.
Strong ethical compass, high-level analytical skills, and a "Humble and Hungry" mindset aligned with the firm's culture.

Responsibilities

Direct the assessment of ground-up feasibility including unit mix recommendations, rate setting, and strategic positioning.
Oversee the execution of lease file audits, physical inspections, and historical financial analysis for high-volume transactions.
Lead the team in tracking over 140+ markets to deliver insights on supply/demand trends, rent growth, and demographic shifts.
Advise clients on staffing plans, lease-up and stabilized budgets, and capital planning to ensure long-term asset performance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for developers and investors, exceeding expectations through professional representation and responsive communication.
Analyze inflation impacts, development trends, and economic shifts to guide client investment strategies.
Foster collaboration between the Consulting team and the broader firm to leverage nationwide operational data for more accurate client forecasting.
Directly manage the performance of the Consulting team by establishing clear performance standards, and providing professional development.