Strategic Asset & Property Growth Leader

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a leading real estate firm to seek a visionary leader who will drive long-term growth and value across a diverse asset portfolio in Boston. You will steer strategic direction, financial performance, and operations during a major redevelopment initiative converting office spaces to modern residential units.

You will oversee leasing, capital projects, and risk management while mentoring teams to deliver excellence.

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 across office, retail, and mixed-use properties.
• Develop and execute asset management plans aligned with ownership objectives and market trends.
• Drive NOI growth through occupancy optimization, revenue enhancement, and expense control.
• Identify value-creation opportunities including repositioning, redevelopment, and capital investments.
• Lead complex lease negotiations, renewals, and restructurings with brokers and legal counsel.
• Develop and implement leasing strategies to attract and retain high-quality tenants.
• Conduct rigorous financial and operational due diligence for prospective tenants.
• Cultivate strong tenant relationships and swiftly resolve escalated issues.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects and tenant improvements.
• Partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Lead redevelopment initiatives, including office-to-residential conversions.
• Mentor and develop property management and maintenance teams.

Skills

Experience in CRE asset management

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Lease structures

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Lease negotiations

Tenant relationships

Capital projects

Renovations

Redevelopment

Building systems

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Property management software

Financial reporting software

Job description

Aquent partners with a leading real estate firm to seek a visionary leader who will drive long-term growth and value across a diverse asset portfolio in Boston. You will steer strategic direction, financial performance, and operations during a major redevelopment initiative converting office spaces to modern residential units.

You will oversee leasing, capital projects, and risk management while mentoring teams to deliver excellence.