Executive Director, Asset & Property Management

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental plans

Retirement plans with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading real estate firm in Boston to recruit a strategic asset manager who will drive performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential assets. You will shape strategy, optimize occupancy, and lead redevelopment initiatives to maximize value.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee capital budgets, and collaborate with brokers, architects, and engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget, guiding the portfolio toward sustained

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate asset or property management.
• Proven track record managing multi-asset portfolios and leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of commercial lease structures (NNN, gross, base year, percentage rent, etc.).
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis (NOI, IRR, occupancy trends).
• Demonstrated success negotiating leases and managing complex tenant relationships.
• Experience overseeing capital projects, renovations, and/or redevelopment initiatives, particularly office-to-residential conversions.
• Working knowledge of building systems to oversee major projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with property management and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for a diverse real estate portfolio, encompassing office, retail, and mixed-use properties.
• Develop and execute comprehensive asset management plans, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and market trends.
• Drive NOI growth through occupancy optimization, revenue enhancement, and expense control.
• Identify and capitalize on value-creation opportunities, including redevelopment and capital investments.
• Lead complex lease negotiations, renewals, and restructurings with brokers and legal counsel.
• Develop and implement innovative leasing strategies to attract high-quality tenants.
• Conduct rigorous financial and operational due diligence for prospective tenants.
• Cultivate and maintain strong tenant relationships, resolving escalated issues.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects and tenant improvements.
• Partner with architects and contractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance asset value through modernization and reconfiguration.
• Lead, mentor, and develop property management and maintenance teams.

Skills

Asset management

Lease negotiations

Financial analysis

Capital projects

Team leadership

Tenant relations

Risk management

Tools

Property management software

Financial reporting software

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading real estate firm in Boston to recruit a strategic asset manager who will drive performance across a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential assets. You will shape strategy, optimize occupancy, and lead redevelopment initiatives to maximize value.

You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee capital budgets, and collaborate with brokers, architects, and engineers to deliver projects on time and within budget, guiding the portfolio toward sustained