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QuikTrip · 2 hours ago

Real Estate Acquisition Manager (Charlotte, NC)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $172K/yr

3+ years exp

QuikTrip is seeking a Real Estate Acquisition Manager to assist in identifying potential store locations and managing the acquisition of approved sites. The role involves obtaining necessary zoning, variances, and permits while controlling costs and representing the company's interests in the real estate community.

FuelGroceryRetail

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Real Estate or Division Real Estate Manager in identification of potential store locations

Manage the acquisition of approved locations and assist with obtaining the necessary zoning, variances, plan approvals and permits for the construction of new stores and store projects to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan

Control professional service and development costs on all projects and represent the company’s interests in the local real estate and development community

Lead, mentor and train new employees and peers with less experience

Maintain a sufficient number of locations for review and approval by the Director of Real Estate or Division Real Estate Manager to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan

Develop and maintain expert knowledge of each box and area as assigned

Maintain a workload commensurate with advanced experience in real estate

Identify and research potential sites

Prepare Site Approval packages per the guidelines

Develop an acquisition strategy for placing a site under contract

Obtain the correct location

Control land costs

Expedite the acquisition process

Negotiate all deals to the company’s utmost benefit

Employ perseverance and a sense of urgency

Utilize creative real estate strategies

Maintain a network of skilled, production-oriented real estate brokers

Understand the basic real estate values in the market

Meet productivity goals of contracts signed that are established for current fiscal year

Assist the Real Estate Project Manager in the representation of the company on zoning, planning, variance and permitting issues

Meet with state, county and city planning, zoning and engineering departments

Attend relevant public meetings

Understand the area's political arena

Develop and maintain professional relationships with utility companies, governmental agencies, elected officials, developers, brokers, investors, landlords, attorneys, consultants and title companies

Participate in various public initiatives that benefit the company

Assist the Real Estate Project Manager in overall project management

Conduct a handoff of project information

Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of the critical path

Assist with development strategies involving:

Site development process

Satisfaction of federal, state, and local municipal requirements

Retention of QuikTrip standards for site development

Profitability of location

Limitation of dead deal costs

Provide timely project reporting and tracking, pursuant to the current store development standard and procedures

Prepare and manage contracts, leases, easements and development agreements

Ensure all such documents are completed timely, accurately and serve the best interests of the company

Coordinate with local attorney or QuikTrip General Counsel or Corporate Counsel

Review with the Director of Real Estate or Division Real Estate Manager

Ensure all deadlines are met in a timely manner

Review and prepare documents for close of escrow

Ensure Title Insurance policy and commitment are correct and meet the standard and procedures

Coordinate documents between Sellers, Neighbors, and Store Development personnel

Assist the Director of Real Estate, Division Real Estate Manager, Regional Director of Real Estate or Vice President of Real Estate with special projects

Manage the Sale Lease Back Program as needed and negotiate with existing Landlord’s for potential store buy-back purchases to facilitate redevelopment of our new store prototype

Manage the Surplus Property Program as needed

Manage operating store lease extensions, right of first refusals, amendments and other requirements as outlined in the operating store leases

Provide updates to the project owner

Maintain open, ongoing communication with construction personnel

Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed

Ensure accurate preparation of bid and construction documents

Provide details of all design, permitting, utility, signage, landscaping and potential construction issues

Provide ongoing assistance to the Construction Manager in the areas of issue/conflict resolution and cost control

Qualification

Commercial real estate acquisitionContract negotiationSite selectionZoningPermittingProject managementPersonal computer skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving skills

Required

College degree in Real Estate, Business or Engineering or equivalent experience

Three years' experience in commercial real estate acquisition and/or development

Layout site plans, estimate construction costs, excellent negotiation skills, communications and organizational skills

Personal computer skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Must be able to travel, extensively at times, to existing QT markets and/or RSN regions in order to perform functions related to site selection, acquisition and development of sites