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Easterly Government Properties

Director, Asset Management

Easterly Government Properties, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. ("Easterly" or the "Company") is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. Government agencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibility General

The Director of Asset Management is responsible for the overall operational and financial performance of their assigned portfolio of assets

Works collaboratively with the Head of Asset Management Operations (direct supervisor) to achieve corporate asset management financial objectives and deliver value to shareholders

Ensures operational compliance with SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and REIT regulation

As required, coordinates and assists other departments, including Accounting, Acquisitions, Development, and Corporate Finance in support of their operations to achieve corporate objectives

Asset-Level Strategic Planning

With general oversight from the Head of Asset Management Operations, develop and achieve strategic asset business plan goals for assigned portfolio of assets by:

Controlling operating expenses

Forecasting revenue streams in accordance with lease terms

Analyzing and evaluating all leasing / releasing activities

Developing capital plans for all building systems and equipment

Annually, develop 5-year operating budgets supporting optimized building operations

Create and maintain 5-year capital plans tracking contractual and general maintenance requirements to ensure long-term health and performance of assigned portfolio

Prepare budget reforecasts, as required, to support corporate finance objectives

Prepare detailed financial analyses to support recommendations to Senior Management on significant operational issues, capital expenditures, leasing activities, or other strategic initiatives

Asset Operations

On-board and manage lease novation process for newly acquired / constructed assets

Responsible for all aspects of lease administration, including, but not limited to:

Maintain compliance with all lease terms

Ensure accurate and timely revenue collections

Cultivate positive, long‑term relationships with all tenant points of contact

Maintain internal electronic lease files and abstracts

Manage tenant disputes and claims

Responsible for all aspects of building operations, including, but not limited to:

Conduct periodic physical inspections of portfolio

Ensure optimal building system performance

Contract and oversee on‑site personnel, such as property managers (internal and third‑party), building engineers and vendors, in the operations of the building

Collaborate with on‑site personnel to troubleshoot issues and determine the best solution to resolve the issue

Manage expenses in accordance with approved operating budgets

Execute approved capital reinvestment projects

Maintain compliance with all property‑level loan covenants and restrictions

Oversee all matters related to real estate taxes and appeals

Support the Vice President of Leasing in the pursuit of all leasing activities within portfolio

Serve as project management executive for lease renewal tenant improvement and reimbursable projects:

Assemble project delivery team, including architects, general contractors, and any other required vendors

Negotiate pricing and contracts for construction services

Review, provide guidance, and approve architectural and mechanical plans

Ensure all projects are completed on‑time and on‑budget

Weekly, provide portfolio overview of activities to Senior Management to review any new or ongoing issues that require Senior Management attention

Monthly, report to Senior Management on property level financial performance, with comparative analyses to budget, pro forma, previous operating history, and any other metrics as requested by Senior Management

Monthly, report to Senior Management on the status of tenant reimbursable projects and approved capital projects

Periodically, coordinate with Property Accounting on month‑end closing activities, to include invoice approvals, expense accruals, variance reporting, etc.

Periodically, coordinate with the Finance and Operations team to create and review the analyses that support the quarterly earnings model

Meet reporting requirements for property level loans, to include providing financial statements, rent rolls and other reports as required

Acquisitions and Dispositions

As requested, participate in due diligence review of potential acquisitions with particular attention to assumptions regarding operations and operating expenses

Review and recommend property managers and/or leasing agents for new acquisitions

Onboard acquired properties into the portfolio, including development of initial operating and capital budgets and completion of lease novation

Assist Senior Management by identifying properties for disposition and preparing due diligence packages for properties slated for disposition

Required Skills / Qualifications

8 to 10 years of commercial real estate property / asset management, accounting, or analytical experience

Strong understanding of basic commercial real estate concepts and valuation techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal skills

Ability to function independently within a collaborative, team‑oriented setting

Attention to detail and ability to function under tight deadlines

Ability to work accurately and efficiently

Ability to handle multiple projects at one time

Strong sense of personal motivation and responsibility

Ability to clear GSA NACI & FBI LBI background checks

Desired Skills / Qualifications

Experience preparing commercial real estate operating and capital investment budgets

Experience managing teams of peers and subordinates

Experience using Yardi

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The salary for this position is $135,000 - $155,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

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