Investment Manager

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader! KA Realty’s mission is to continue to be a fully integrated commercial real estate service organization dedicated to serving our customers with a high degree of professionalism and integrity while protecting and maximizing the value of the properties entrusted to our care. We will conduct our business in a manner which: Provides an environment in which tenants can prosper. Allows employees to grow and develop. Enhances the property values of our clients, Demonstrates concern for community and environment. For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been shaping the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for over 75 years, Kraus-Anderson provides innovative, collaborative services to clients coast to coast, including commercial real estate development and management, construction, and risk management. We’re people building buildings, businesses and relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, accounting, business, data analytics, or a related field.
5+ relevant years of experience in a similar capacity
Demonstrated track record of successful property management at a portfolio scale
Strong knowledge of commercial real estate operations, financial reporting, and owner or operator relationships.
Self-direction; capable of taking ownership of process design where none currently exists
Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and strategic support for residential and senior housing assets through operational management, ownership representation, portfolio analysis, and property performance monitoring.
Manage day-to-day oversight of residential and senior housing assets, including property management coordination and operational oversight.
Serve as the primary owner-side representative across an institutional-scale residential portfolio managed by third-party operators — directing operators rather than performing on-site management.
Hold third-party operators accountable to budget, business plan, and ownership standards across 7 residential and senior properties and 30+ operator staff.
Lead strategic residential initiatives, branding efforts, and promotional programs.
Conducts property visits, operational walk-throughs, and engagement with on-site teams and residents.
Review operating performance, leasing activity, occupancy, rent growth, and capital projects; escalate material issues as appropriate.
Support residential transactions, partnership initiatives, and operator transitions as needed.
Translate operational information into ownership-focused analysis and recommendations.
Support business planning, valuation, and priority asset initiatives.
Manage refinance execution, process standardization, and a centralized tracking system, while overseeing and approving residential operating and capital requests in alignment with budgets and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
Review and approve residential operating and capital requests to ensure alignment with budgets, business plans, and ownership objectives.
Exercise independent approval authority on most requests, escalating only material or strategic items as needed.
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support ownership reporting and decision-making.
Identify recurring trends in operator requests, including pricing, scope, and deferred maintenance concerns.
Coordinate the loan refinance program across the full portfolio of over 40 active loans work that sits entirely outside the property management function.
Translate operator and property-level data into ownership-grade analysis (proforma assumptions, valuation roll-ups, asset strategy), surfacing recurring patterns and material items to the Director, Real Estate Investments.
Ensure timely turnaround of approvals to support efficient on-site operations.
Partner cross-functionally to support underwriting, lender coordination, due diligence, and transaction workflows.
Maintain processes, timelines, and reporting to support transaction execution and accountability.
Engage directly with on-site managers and staff through onsite visits to support accountability and operational alignment.
Track and report site visit activity as part of ongoing portfolio reporting.
Maintain a balanced mix of office and on-site responsibilities based on portfolio and transaction needs.
Other duties as assigned