Real Estate Associate

Hawk Endeavors Group of Companies

Stanley Properties (HF8 Holdings) is a vertically integrated inhouse property management firm that oversees family office assets in the Niagara Region.

Hawk Development Corp. is a newly founded land development company focusing on self storage, commercial and residential projects in the Niagara Region. Our team is currently developing 11 parcels from Fort Erie to St Catharines, with projects ranging in different stages of development from conceptualization to construction.

Stanley Self Storage is a leading provider of modern storage solutions in the Niagara Region. Our newly expanded facility offers climate-controlled, heated and non-heated self storage units that are safe, secure, and clean to meet Niagara’s demand for storage options. All our buildings are drive-up style allowing easy access for our customers. At Stanley we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in storage management.

Job Description:

Hawk Endeavours is looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested, and capable, of wearing several different hats within the organization. As a Real Estate Associate, you will be responsible for managing existing stabilized commercial properties, assisting with development entitlements for new ventures and assisting in B2C sales on both the self storage and residential side of the business.

This role is designed for someone who is interested in exploring multiple facets of the Real Estate industry. As the role is broad in nature, individuals applying do not need to know everything, but it is expected they are eager to learn and evolve within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Property Management:

• Manage property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies, negotiating and enforcing leases, and maintaining and securing premises.
• Work with Real Estate agents to advertise and fill vacancies.
• Establish rental rate regularly by surveying local rental rates
• Manage TMI calculations, annual reporting to Tenants, monthly invoices
• Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action.
• Maintain property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing rules of occupancy, inspecting vacant units and managing repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain building systems by contracting for maintenance services.
• Liaise with lawyer’s office to produce leases or lease-renewal documents for new and existing tenants.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Review monthly operating statements and prepare variance reports.
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure accordance with policy and procedures including safety requirements, cleanliness, and general appearance.
• Communicate with owners on regular basis regarding property performance.
• Act as liaison between tenants and property owners.
• Prepare invoices and payroll documents for processing by accountant.
• Manage A/R

Development

• Assist with the management of land development projects from acquisition to close out through the coordination of stakeholders including: city staff, investors, brokerages, legal, architects and engineers.
• Manage document filing and applications to satisfy City entitlement requirements
• Build PowerPoint presentations for investors, city meetings and internal purposes
• Prepare market analysis on market conditions such as rental/sales comps
• Assist with the management and preparation of project schedules
• Attend PDI’s and assist in the management of customer warranty claims through Tarion new home warranty program.

Sales

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, always providing exceptional customer service.
• Manage the rental process, including handling inquiries, showing units, and completing lease agreements.
• Implement and enforce security measures to ensure the safety and security of the facility and its customers.
• Keep accurate records of rental transactions, payments, and customer information.
• Promote the facility and its services through effective marketing and outreach strategies.
• Handle customer concerns and complaints promptly and professionally, striving to resolve issues to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the self-storage industry, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications:

Must Have

• University or College degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, or related field
• Previous experience in property management, land development or B2C sales
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of customers and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Tech-savvy, comfortable using computer systems and software for record-keeping and other administrative tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects delegated.
• General understanding of financial documents including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Statement of Cash Flow and Statement of Retained Earnings.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and highly interested in working in Real Estate

Nice to Have

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, surveys, and consultant studies.
• Financial literacy including budgeting, time-value of money and investment

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to Commute:

• Niagara Falls, ON L2E 0A6 (required)

Work Location: In person