Due Diligence Manager

LV Petroleum•Las Vegas, NV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Due Diligence Manager will lead and manage comprehensive due diligence processes for high-volume real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financings, and lease transactions. This role is critical in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting timely deal closings in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in commercial real estate, preferably within retail, petroleum, fuel, or hospitality sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Law, Paralegal Studies, or related field (J.D. preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in real estate due diligence, commercial transactions, title examination, or related roles.
Strong knowledge of title commitments, surveys, zoning, environmental due diligence, and closing processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven setting.
Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and real estate transaction software/tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, petroleum, convenience store, travel center, or hospitality real estate.
Background working with franchised operations (e.g., TravelCenters of America) or fuel-related properties.
Paralegal certification or real estate license.
Familiarity with high-growth acquisition pipelines.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end due diligence for property acquisitions, dispositions, developments, and financings, including coordination of title reviews, ALTA surveys, zoning and entitlement analysis, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), property condition reports, and code compliance.
Prepare detailed due diligence reports, risk assessments, checklists, and summaries of findings to inform executive decision-making and transaction negotiations.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Legal, Finance, Operations, Construction, and Development teams) and external vendors (title companies, attorneys, surveyors, environmental consultants, appraisers, and lenders).
Support transaction execution, including review of purchase/sale agreements, lease documents (e.g., triple-net, ground leases), closing deliverables, and post-closing matters.
Identify, analyze, and mitigate legal, financial, operational, environmental, and regulatory risks associated with petroleum retail properties (fuel storage, environmental compliance, etc.).
Maintain and improve due diligence processes, templates, and databases to enhance efficiency in a high-velocity deal environment.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations relevant to commercial real estate, fuel operations, and land use.
Assist the In-House Legal team with title curative, easement negotiations, and resolution of due diligence issues.
Travel as needed (estimated 10-25%) to support site visits and key transaction meetings.