Real Estate Assistant

Launched nearly 17 years ago, Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences. At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other.

At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it. But be prepared – it’s contagious!

Position Description:

We are currently seeking a Real Estate Assistant to join the Foundry Commercial team in Orlando, Florida. The Real Estate Assistant is responsible for supporting the Real Estate Manager in managing all aspects of a small portfolio of commercial office or industrial properties. This role will focus on providing superior customer service to the properties tenants and building owners.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to tenant needs and coordinates with maintenance staff to resolve problems.
• Maintains positive relationships and high retention levels with all tenants.
• Responds to all problems and concerns and ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
• Interacts regularly with property owners to ensure that objectives are being met.
• Anticipates and responds to owner’s needs and concerns.
• Office manager-related responsibilities for onsite property management office as necessary.
• Miscellaneous administrative support for clients as deemed necessary.
• Oversees the preparation of accurate, timely and complete reports.
• Supports the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• Oversees and approves the calculation of all special billings.
• Prepares annual budgets, forecasts, management plans, monthly performance reports, and variance reports.
• Understands and provides explanation for variances.
• Performs regular inspections of property.
• Recommends and directs alterations, maintenance and reconditioning of property as necessary.
• Contracts for vendor services and supervises as required.
• Requires basic understanding of tenant and capital improvements.
• Coordinates tenant move-ins and move-outs, and “walk-through” spaces with tenants and tenant improvement department.
• Oversees the collection of rent, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and preparation of all required legal notices.
• Recommends and coordinates legal action as necessary.
• Participates in civic and business organizations.
• Attends BOMA and/or IREM programs and activities.
• Conducts and maintains relationships with “key” clients/tenants, industry and trade associations, representatives of government, public service organizations, customers and vendors as necessary in the overall management of the property.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience Requested:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum of 2+ years of work-related experience
• CPM or RPA professional designation preferred

Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry Commercial to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.