Acquisitions and Approvals Assistant

Westrum Development Company; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrum Development Company is seeking an Acquisition and Approvals Assistant to support the Land Acquisition Manager and President in the acquisition process. This role involves assisting with project evaluations and approvals.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office, and have a fundamental understanding of real estate finances. Responsibilities include tracking projects, conducting competitor analyses, and preparing financial analyses for project reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate and a willingness to learn.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all facets of the acquisition and entitlement process.
• Track all projects and maintain acquisition and approval checklists.
• Complete competitor analysis for all product types.
• Organize information for easy access and prepare detailed findings.
• Prepare financial analyses for review by the Land Acquisition Manager.

Skills

Highly organized

Proficient Microsoft Office

Fundamental real estate financial knowledge

Job description

Description: The Acquisition and Approvals Assistant will assist in all facets of the acquisition and entitlement process. The Acquisition and Approvals Assistant will provide critical support to the Land Acquisition Manager and President in evaluating all new projects, as well as current projects going though the approval process. The candidate should have experience in real estate and a willingness to learn.

Skills needed:

Highly organized, proficient Microsoft Office, fundamental real estate financial knowledge,

Specific Responsibilities:

• Track all projects and maintain acquisition and approval checklists
• Complete competitor analysis for all product types.
  • Includes site visits, online research, and phone calls
  • Organize all information for easy access in future
  • Prepare detailed memo with findings and recommendations
  • Prepare financial analysis for review by Land Acquisition Manager
  • Prepare site selection scoring for review by Land Acquisition Manager
  • Maintain Acquisitions and Approvals Calendars and track deadlines
  • Produce Power Point Presentations for various projects throughout the acquisition and approval process
  • Update electronic directory and physical new business binders
  • Update market pipeline report
    • Call Planning Commissions to receive critical data
    • Prepare preliminary site plans using Google Earth
    • Run demographic reports and analyze findings.
    • Log all potential new business in New Business Log
      • Assistant grades all incoming new properties and presents to LAM
      • Prepare preliminary zoning information
      • Miscellaneous Senior Management reporting and communications assistance
      • Keep up on market and neighborhood news
      • Review all essential reports (market studies, economic impact, title, etc) and provide comments
      • Prepare request for proposals for consultants and prepare and summarize results

Qualifications

Prerequisites

• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, Project, Power Point and Publisher
• Requires proficiency on the Internet
• Requires high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Requires strong communication and organizational skills
• Requires the physical ability to sit at a desk for an extended period of time
• Requires own transportation and driver’s license.