Our local Lamar Advertising office in Albany, New York is now hiring! Step into the role of Assistant Real Estate Manager, where you will provide management support for all real estate-related functions and activities necessary to profitably secure, maintain, and grow the company’s real estate portfolio of leased and owned properties in a manner consistent with Lamar’s business practices. The Assistant Real Estate Manager serves as the first-line manager and primary liaison for the Real Estate Department when the General Manager or Real Estate Manager is out of the office.
Why Lamar?
Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.
What you can expect from us:
- A Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm work schedule
- An hourly range of $23 - $25 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
- 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth
- A comprehensive 3-month training program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
- Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
- Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
- Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
- Employee Stock purchase plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions
What we are looking for in you:
- Ability to identify and comprehend applicable city and state codes, zoning laws, and related maps within designated market areas.
- Distinguish the permitting and variance processes among different jurisdictions.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with competing tasks and demands.
- Strong prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.) and web applications.
- Quick to grasp and integrate new software functionality and reports.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies, and negotiate with lessors.
- Proven adaptability in communicating across different cultural and business environments.
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail in reports, contracts, and presentations.
- Basic accounting knowledge, skills, and practices to ensure correct payments and financial accuracy.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
- Ability to safeguard confidential information and exercise discretion, tact, and diplomacy in sensitive situations.
Education and experience:
Required:
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience
- 1 year of experience in business, real estate, leasing, land acquisition, zoning, land use, or a related field
- License
- Current and valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as business or real estate
- Experience
- 3 years of experience in business, real estate, leasing, land acquisition, zoning, land use, or a related field
- Certifications
- Real estate license
- Notary license
Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.
Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@lamar.com.
A day in the life:
- Portfolio Management/Market Review
- Responsible for creating and maintaining up-to-date market abstracts.
- Identify areas for growth or relocation of existing assets through documentation and analysis of current zoning laws and regulations.
- Maintain abstracts that include identification and documentation of properties that meet permitting criteria as required by the appropriate jurisdiction.
- Provide support to monitor, track, and analyze critical operational data and dates associated with numerous land lease agreements, owned properties, and other real estate assets.
- Monitor competitor activities and permitting practices, as directed.
- Assist in conducting strategic data analysis to ensure optimization and profitability of the real estate portfolio.
- Prepare and track the annual real estate budget.
- Active Negotiation/Purchase Process
- Prepare, present, and negotiate agreements with landowners, their agents, or representatives for securing new or existing real estate assets.
- Establish, develop, and maintain productive and professional relationships with existing and potential landowners.
- Serve as the first point of contact for all real estate-related matters.
- Coordinate and oversee the due diligence and purchase process for approved easement and land purchases.
- Assist the GM and/or Real Estate Manager with planning, development, and execution of lease and/or purchase strategies through operational, financial, and organizational analyses.
- General Administration
- Enter, maintain, and routinely audit data, reports, and electronic files to ensure accurate accounting, recordkeeping, and file management within internal software applications.
- Maintain accurate records of state and local zoning ordinances and monitor proposed zoning applications or changes.
- Assist with:
- Receipt, verification, and timely processing of real estate tax invoices for company-owned real estate and personal property.
- Monthly and/or annual percentage/overage payments and applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments.
- Preparation, submission, securing, renewal, and maintenance of all applicable governmental approvals, including variances, construction, vegetation, and conditional use permits for new or existing sign sites.
- Support training for new Real Estate Managers, Representatives, and Administrators on Lamar’s policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Real Estate Manager and/or General Manager.
- Government Relations and Regulatory Compliance
- Secure, nurture, and preserve professional relationships with key governmental officials and personnel involved in planning, zoning, permitting, and inspections.
- Retain accurate records of state and local zoning ordinances and monitor proposed zoning applications or changes.
- Property/Structure Maintenance
- Serve as the primary contact between internal company departments and landowners to ensure continued access to company signs.
- Resolve any appearance or vegetation issues related to company signage.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The primary work environment for this position is in an office setting with regular fieldwork; driving is required.
The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking and sitting more than 50% of the time.
Nights spent traveling away from home, are less than 10%.
Who we are:
Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.
We provide ad space through:
- Billboards
- Interstate logos
- Handpainted murals
- Transportation and airports
- The largest network of digital billboards in the United States
We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.
We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.
Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.
Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.
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