Director of Multifamily Acquisitions

Continental Careers•Menomonee Falls, WI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Continental Properties is looking for a Director of Multifamily Acquisitions to join our team specifically in Milwaukee, Chicago, or Madison. As the Director of Multifamily Acquisitions, you are responsible for the identification of, and securing approval for a developer of market rate, attainable, and build to rent communities. You will lead a multi-disciplined project team through our project lifecycle from site identification, due diligence, entitlement, permitting and construction. You will report to the Vice President of Acquisitions Leader.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or Business required
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including leading and mentoring teams
Experience completing a deal from start to finish; existing skills in all transactional areas of development
Proven track record of success in real estate industry, demonstrated knowledge of what it takes to make a project site successful
Builds relationships to support team collaboration, understands how to navigate through and anticipate challenges, easily adapts to find thoughtful solutions
Pass a post-offer criminal background check

Responsibilities

Evaluate regional and local market fundamentals to identify target submarkets
Create clear market strategies for each target marker; develop an understanding of each market and become a local expert
Evaluate sites based on Continental's site selection criteria and complete financial analysis to determine viability and profitability of potential sites
Develop and maintain relationships with landowners including negotiating all business points for the site acquisition
Complete risk/reward analysis; identification of critical path
Understand the pro-forma including total project costs, revenue projections, cash flows and how each variable effects return
Present projects to Investment Committee and external partners such as lenders, investors and municipal staff/politicians
Meet the annual pipeline and groundbreaking goals

Benefits

Career Growth
Tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential
Investment in learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive mental health support including 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources
Generous vacation time
9-paid holidays
Half-days on Fridays during designated months
Informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture
Culture of Belonging
You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all
Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements
Share in the Health Appreciation of Real Estate (SHARE) developed by the company to earn long-term incentives based on the success/profitability of each project you work on
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life and disability insurance
6-weeks paid parental leave
Family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers)