Job Summary:

Based out of Bridge’s Chicago office, the Director of leasing will coordinate and manage leasing efforts for Bridge Industrial in the Chicago region. The main responsibilities will include management and execution of local office leasing strategy, with key focus on LOI and lease negotiation, management of tenant deadlines for all requirements within leases, broker outreach and interaction and working with Regional Vice President and Asset Management Team to ensure consistent execution and reporting. The Leasing Director will also work with the local property management team to ensure proper transition of completed leases.

The Leasing Director will report directly to the Regional Vice President and will be expected to collaborate on a regular basis with the Chicago Market Partner, Head of Asset Management and other key corporate employees.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Lead the negotiation of LOIs and leases for all Bridge assets in the target market
Coordinate with all relevant parties to ensure lease negotiation meets key asset metrics and secures appropriate approvals from lenders, capital partners, etc.
Work with Regional Partner, Regional Vice President and other relevant parties to ensure buy-in from key decision makers on major deal terms
Work with each project’s brokerage team to maintain a database of active prospects and all relevant market leasing data
Lead the regional market outreach efforts on all projects, inclusive of project level marketing/brokerage events, giveaways and general broker meetings
Maintain accurate and up-to-date leasing records and reports to be used by Bridge’s internal Asset Management and Investment Management teams for both internal and external capital reporting
Work with the regional teams to create and manage the quarterly asset forecasting and appraisal processes. Provide thoughtful input to the teams to help guide the process and answer questions and respond accordingly
Develop and maintain strong, trustworthy relationships with the commercial brokerage community in the region
Participate in industry events and networking opportunities to promote Bridge and its projects
Work with Regional VP and internal corporate personnel to understand capital partner needs and provide responses and/or recommendations when asked
Conduct market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitors in order to make informed leasing decisions
Assist the Head of Asset Management with credit review for all tenants nationally.Ability to review and understand financial statements and summarize key points of interest within the statements, alongside a comparison to potential lease terms
Visit assets regularly, maintain professional relationship with the regional teams, tour competing projects and have a thorough understanding of the markets and submarkets where the assets are located

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation package will be commensurate with market and individual’s experience, including salary and bonus potential

High potential for upward mobility in a rapidly growing company

401K plan with Employer match

Generous health, dental, and vision care insurance package

Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time

Other Details

Aiming to fill the role immediately

Willingness to work >40-hour work week

Upbeat and collaborative company culture

We do not offer remote work options but provide flexibility

Must have a car and be able and willing to work in both the Chicago and Rosemont offices

Qualifications

Candidates should be seasoned real estate professionals with at least 3 years of related experience in connection with leasing, asset management, sourcing, negotiating, and executing industrial leases/contracts. The successful candidate should have strong relationships with brokers, users, and others in the industry, along with a demonstrated track record of successful transactions and a deep knowledge of the market.

A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively in producing outstanding results
Excellent problem-solving, organization, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills - time management & prioritization
Ability to read and understand commercial lease documents
Strong analytical orientation and negotiator who can balance achieving the best transaction terms for the Company, while building long-term relationships
Disciplined work ethic to succeed in an independent work environment
Demonstrated competency with customer service; recommended via previous experience in leasing and asset management
Established understanding of and reputation within the region

Bridge is an equal opportunity employer workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal or state, or local law.

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