Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a versatile and high-performing real estate professional to serve as Director of Real
Estate Operations & Acquisitions for MRV’s commercial and mixed-use portfolio. This is a hands-on
leadership role that spans the full spectrum of real estate disciplines — from acquisitions and asset
management to leasing and domestic portfolio oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Regional Leadership
• Provide strategic oversight of commercial and mixed-use assets across the US domestic market
• Develop and execute portfolio-level business plans aligned with ownership objectives
• Manage and mentor property management, leasing, and operations staff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ownership, investors, and key stakeholders
• Monitor market trends and position the portfolio competitively
Acquisitions & Investment Analysis
• Source, screen, and underwrite commercial and mixed-use acquisition opportunities
• Build detailed financial models including DCF, IRR, sensitivity, and scenario analyses
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence — financial, legal, environmental, and physical
• Prepare investment committee memoranda and present recommendations to leadership
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, sellers, and capital partners
• Manage deal execution through closing coordination with legal, finance, and operations
Asset Management
• Develop and implement asset-level business plans to maximize value creation and returns
• Oversee property-level budgets and hold teams accountable to NOI and capital targets
• Conduct ongoing hold/sell analysis, cash flow modeling, and portfolio performance reviews
• Identify and manage capital improvement and repositioning initiatives
• Monitor tenant creditworthiness, lease rollover risk, and market conditions
• Prepare investor reporting, quarterly business reviews, and ad hoc strategic analysis
Leasing & Tenant Relations
• Drive leasing strategy to maximize occupancy and rental revenue across the portfolio
• Negotiate lease terms, execute agreements, and manage tenant onboarding
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective tenants through networking, broker relationships,
and direct outreach
• Prepare market surveys, comp analyses, and leasing activity reports
• Represent the company at industry events and brokerage functions
Qualifications
Required:
• Progressive experience in commercial and/or mixed-use real estate encompassing operations,
acquisitions, asset management, and leasing
• Active Real Estate Brokerage License
• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field
• Financial literacy and strong modeling skills
• Strong understanding of lease structures, capital markets, and valuation methodologies
• Proficiency in property management and CRM platforms (Yardi, MRI, CoStar, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multi-asset portfolios
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred:
• MBA, JD or CFA