Senior Associate

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Job Description

Brookfield Properties develops and operates over 1000 properties and 390 million square feet of high-quality, sustainability-focused real estate assets around the globe on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest alternative investment managers.

Our logistics business is a vertically integrated portfolio of 180M square feet across a footprint spanning five continents. We don't just build and manage buildings. We develop the hubs of commerce that connect people and goods globally – places that are the backbone of an ever-evolving supply chain. We're elevating the logistics business as we envision – and then deliver – the world's most forward-thinking properties, creating spaces where people, businesses, and communities thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Brookfield Properties Logistics Division in Los Angeles. The position requires a high degree of energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and a knowledge of both real estate and construction.  The position will report directly to the VP, Development and receive support the greater LA Asset Management team. Experience in design fundamentals, construction, tenant improvements, and capital expenditure improvements will be required of the position; with experience in asset management and/or property management being beneficial. This position will be responsible for identifying, budgeting, permitting, sourcing, bidding, contracting, and monitoring construction improvements on newly constructed or existing assets.

This person will collaborate with a team of asset managers, capital projects managers, investment officers, development managers and analysts based in the six regional offices (Atlanta, New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago) and additional offices, if added. Capital Projects include lighting retrofits, rebranding initiatives on newly acquired properties, building painting, roofing projects, ESG initiatives adapted to our assets, paving, striping and concrete work, sitework, ADA compliance, “make-ready” office and warehouse spaces, HVAC and other building system upgrades, and site salient repairs or reconditioning.

• Build and maintain strong relationships, both directly and with third party property managers, architects, and contractors in each region; effectively source design services and construction with established or new consultants or contractors.

• Lead a team of consultants and contractors to implement Capital Projects outlined and approved in the annual budgeting process.

• Lead the effort within the logistics team to establish an overall Capital Improvement Plan on a rolling five-year basis.

• Manage cost and timeline of capital expenditure projects, large tenant improvement jobs, and larger capex projects.

• Participate in the due diligence investigations of new investment opportunities, including coordination with third parties to determine necessary scope and pricing of potential capital projects required at the asset if acquired.

• Establish a strategy and capital savings opportunities for volume pricing related to grouping of established Capital Budgeted projects.

• Lead in preparing “make-ready” improvements required upon rollover of any given lease termination. This includes but is not limited to coordinating with the asset manager of the property and devising a plan of improvements; budgeting, bidding; contracting with the required consultants and contractors to execute the work; coordinating the permitting process if required; and overseeing the execution of the planned improvements.

• Attend and report on the progress and completion of projects set forth in the Capital Expenditure budget coupled with any unbudgeted projects required of the portfolio assets.

• Assist in responding to Build to Suit or Leasing RFP’s by establishing site plans, floor plans, reviewing and adapting the proposed tenant’s specifications with budgets and schedules to support such development projects and first-generation leasing.

• Maintain Brookfield’s Safety standards with consultants and contractors in executing projects.

• 5-7 years experience in Property Management, Asset Management, Design, or Construction Management.

• Experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, Bluebeam, ACAD ReVu, Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Yardi, and other related project management software.

• Proven track record in commercial real estate, design, engineering, construction, and project completion.

• Thorough knowledge of renovations, rehabbing or identifying value creation opportunities of assets that are reaching the end of their life-cycle or under-utilized assets.

• The experience and gravitas to manage internal and external resources, consultants, and contractors.

• Proficient in oral and written communication coupled with the ability to craft and present detailed work product in a clear and concise manner.

• Self-motivated, intelligent, forward thinking, great at solving problems and implementing solutions. Must have low ego needs coupled with high engagement.

• Promote a positive, can-do attitude with a real focus on efficiency.

• From a cultural-fit perspective, this person must be highly collaborative by nature and be willing to roll up his/her sleeves to drive the business. Highly organized, patient, and strategically oriented with an ability to defend his/her position in a well-reasoned, articulate fashion in a non-authoritative environment.

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

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