Asset Manager

Frontera Real Estate; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in San Diego is seeking a motivated Senior Asset Manager to lead the performance of their self-storage portfolio. Candidates should have at least 5 years in real estate asset management, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate asset management, preferably self-storage or industrial.
• Strong understanding of property-level accounting and financial statements.
• Advanced Excel skills for modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive NOI growth and maximize asset value through strategic execution.
• Manage third-party relationships and oversee pricing strategy.
• Prepare asset performance dashboards and investor updates.

Skills

Real estate asset management

Financial analysis

Modeling in Excel

Strong communication skills

Third-party management

Job description

Overview

Frontera Real Estate is a privately held commercial real estate investment and development firm focused on self-storage assets across the Western United States. We specialize in sourcing, acquiring, and developing institutional-quality storage facilities in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Our growing portfolio includes value-add acquisitions and ground-up development projects, reflecting our commitment to long-term value creation and disciplined investment strategies.

At Frontera, we pride ourselves on being a small, agile, and close-knit team where every voice matters. We’re passionate about what we do and are looking for a like-minded professional to join us—someone who brings fresh ideas, sharp insights, and a collaborative spirit. If you’re driven, resourceful, and ready to make a meaningful impact, you’ll find a supportive environment where initiative is valued, integrity is essential, and your contributions shape the future of our business.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Asset Manager to oversee the full lifecycle performance of our self-storage portfolio. This senior-level role is ideal for a results-driven professional who blends institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility.

What You’ll Do

• Portfolio Performance: Drive NOI growth and maximize asset value through strategic execution of business plans.
• Operator & Asset Oversight: Manage third-party relationships, oversee pricing strategy, revenue management, leasing velocity, expenses, and tenant relations not under third-party management.
• Investor Relations & Reporting: Prepare asset performance dashboards, quarterly investor updates, and memos covering KPIs, trends, risks, and investment-related inquiries.
• CapEx & Construction: Lead execution of renovations and developments, managing scope, contractors, budgets, and timelines in coordination with the construction and development team(s).
• Hold/Sell Strategy: Analyze refinance, recap, and sale scenarios; support investment decisions with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Market Monitoring: Track submarket trends, supply pipeline, rental comps, and lease-up velocity data to inform strategic positioning.
• Due Diligence: Assist acquisitions with lease audits, OpEx benchmarking, and transition planning for third-party management onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in real estate asset management; self-storage, industrial, or niche asset experience preferred.
• Accounting & Finance: Strong grasp of property-level accounting, financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, general ledger); experience working with accountants and fund admins to validate accuracy, reconcile variances, and explain drivers of performance.
• Modeling & Analysis: Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build dynamic models, run sensitivity analyses, and assess IRR/EM calculations, debt covenant compliance, and performance forecasting.
• Operator Oversight: Track record of managing third-party property managers, budgets, site visits, variance analysis, and vendor performance tracking. Hold property managers accountable for operating budgets and revenue targets.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; able to translate asset data into investor-ready narratives and internal dashboards.
• Autonomy: Self-starter who can operate independently in a lean, entrepreneurial environment without layers of support or pre-built systems.