Jacobsen|Daniels · 4 days ago
Director of Real Estate Services
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expJacobsen|Daniels is seeking a Director of Real Estate Services to manage and coordinate real estate projects and client work. The role involves project management, supervision of junior staff, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring timely project completion and adherence to budgets.
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Responsibilities
Participates in assigned phases of program areas including analysis and recommendations for specific program actions, prepares reports and records and may assist in analysis
The Real Estate Consultant is primarily responsible for the execution and completion of assigned client work
He/She possesses a thorough understanding of analytical processes and technical evaluations required to effectively and efficiently manage and accomplish assigned project tasks
The Real Estate Consultant is fully capable of managing and coordinating project work, managing the work efforts of Consultants and Analysts, presenting results to a client, and managing administrative matters
Specific requirements include but are not limited to:
Commercial Real Estate Development
Right of Way Acquisition for government projects
Creates and updates client files for specific projects or real estate properties as needed by client
Extensive public contact representing the Department in dealings with property owners, tenants, the public and other agencies
Experience with appraisal processes, property acquisition, negotiating for all types of properties, preparation of purchase and sale agreements, easement deeds, and related transaction documents
Experience with capital, support budgeting, project scheduling and monitoring for projects
The candidate may direct and coordinate several programs, such as Planning and Management, Property Management, Utilities Relocation, Excess Lands, Relocation Assistance or Condemnation
Develop a scope of work based on client needs which includes a detailed breakdown of tasks and hours needed to complete the project
Creates a realistic and complete time and fee estimate based on the associated scope of work
Manages and modifies the scope of work to account for fee modifications and manages the client's expectations around the changes in the scope of work
Manages the work efforts of team members to complete the scope of work
The team members may include sub-consultants, junior J|D associates, senior J|D associates and J|D Principals
Manages projects within the agreed upon timeframes and budget
Ensures the timely and correct invoicing to clients for time, materials and expenses
Maintains day-to-day primary contact with the peer client points of contact
Develops all work products required for the project which may include, written report, plans, drawings, display items and other materials
Identifies problems that may develop during a project as early as possible and work with the client to resolve any issues as expediently as possible
Negotiates changes in scope and fee as may develop during the execution of any project to while maintaining strong client relationships
Manages multiple projects for multiple clients as needed and required
Provides training and mentoring to junior staff members
Training and mentoring may include formal training on specific skills required of J|D staff and/or on-the-job training and mentoring, which may be of a technical nature, or focus on any other key professional skills required for success at J|D
Provides critical feedback to junior staff on an as needed basis
Has a full understanding that critical feedback is given as the means to maximize the value of associates to clients
Junior Staff should be made aware of skills and behaviors that are valuable to clients as well as those that are not
Feedback should always be given in a neutral and fair environment and the dialogue should be conducted in a fully professional manner
Participates in the annual review cycle and any interim updates as deemed necessary
Leads meetings and corporate presentations to all levels of stakeholders or clients
Understands and is fully familiar with J|D style guides and writes or directs the writing efforts for all deliverables in the scope of work
Leads teams, internal or external, through visioning, stakeholder assessment exercises and strategy development exercises
Understands all aspects of work oriented tasks and delegates tasks to capable and junior staff as much as possible in order to maximize both the project manager's effectiveness and ability to manage multiple projects with peak efficiency and to grow the professional abilities of junior staff
Gives direction in a clear and concise manner to staff that have sufficiently proven their ability to deliver without excess supervision
Negotiate due dates with junior staff members to assess their ability to accurately scope and timely deliver a quality product
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree required and a minimum of 8 years of progressive relevant work experience
Professional Engineer Certification Or Legal Experience Required
Commercial Real Estate Development
Right of Way Acquisition for government projects
Creates and updates client files for specific projects or real estate properties as needed by client
Extensive public contact representing the Department in dealings with property owners, tenants, the public and other agencies
Experience with appraisal processes, property acquisition, negotiating for all types of properties, preparation of purchase and sale agreements, easement deeds, and related transaction documents
Experience with capital, support budgeting, project scheduling and monitoring for projects
Develop a scope of work based on client needs which includes a detailed breakdown of tasks and hours needed to complete the project
Creates a realistic and complete time and fee estimate based on the associated scope of work
Manages and modifies the scope of work to account for fee modifications and manages the client's expectations around the changes in the scope of work
Manages the work efforts of team members to complete the scope of work
Manages projects within the agreed upon timeframes and budget
Ensures the timely and correct invoicing to clients for time, materials and expenses
Maintains day-to-day primary contact with the peer client points of contact
Develops all work products required for the project which may include, written report, plans, drawings, display items and other materials
Identifies problems that may develop during a project as early as possible and work with the client to resolve any issues as expediently as possible
Negotiates changes in scope and fee as may develop during the execution of any project to while maintaining strong client relationships
Manages multiple projects for multiple clients as needed and required
Provides training and mentoring to junior staff members
Provides critical feedback to junior staff on an as needed basis
Participates in the annual review cycle and any interim updates as deemed necessary
Leads meetings and corporate presentations to all levels of stakeholders or clients
Understands and is fully familiar with J|D style guides and writes or directs the writing efforts for all deliverables in the scope of work
Leads teams, internal or external, through visioning, stakeholder assessment exercises and strategy development exercises
Understands all aspects of work oriented tasks and delegates tasks to capable and junior staff as much as possible
Gives direction in a clear and concise manner to staff that have sufficiently proven their ability to deliver without excess supervision
Negotiate due dates with junior staff members to assess their ability to accurately scope and timely deliver a quality product
Leader - leads by example, supports growth agenda, strong public persona and industry presence
Motivator - supports and inspires staff to accomplish the mission, vision, and values of the firm
Financial Management – able to prepare, justify, and/or administer the budget for program areas
Decision making – able to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions
Customer Service – Able to assess the needs of the customers, provide information or assistance, resolve issues or problems and satisfy expectations
Communicator - business developer, professionally leading the firm as a national service provider
Innovator - forward thinking, can imagine the possibilities of a national practice
Highly organized. Able to multi-task to accomplish desired productivity levels and outcomes
Above average presentation skills
A high level of integrity with the ability to gain the trust of the client
Above average time management skills
Expert problem solver. Able to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations
Above average reasoning ability. Able to identify rules principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyze information and make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions
Expert in Microsoft Office Suite applications
Company
Jacobsen|Daniels
Jacobsen|Daniels is an aviation company providing implementation, operations, and management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kurt Schwager
Chief Business Development Officer
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