Asset Manager

Macdonald & Company is exclusively retained by a leading owner and operator of residential real estate to appoint an Asset Manager for its Houston headquarters.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-capitalized real estate platform responsible for a national portfolio of residential assets. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving asset performance through strategic business planning, capital investment, operational oversight, and value creation initiatives.

The position offers a unique blend of strategic asset management and hands-on execution, partnering closely with operations, facilities, finance, construction, and executive leadership to maximize long-term portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset-level business plans designed to enhance operational performance and maximize long-term asset value.
• Lead annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital investment strategies across a multi-asset portfolio.
• Prioritize and oversee capital improvement initiatives based on return on investment, operational requirements, resident experience, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Manage renovation and capital projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends, and recommend strategies to improve NOI and overall asset value.
• Partner with operations, facilities, construction, finance, and senior leadership to execute portfolio objectives.
• Manage third-party consultants, contractors, and vendors while negotiating contracts and maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare portfolio reporting, business plan updates, capital forecasts, and performance analysis for senior leadership.
• Evaluate operational risks, building systems, deferred maintenance, and compliance matters to protect and enhance asset performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and portfolio management processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate asset management, portfolio management, capital planning, facilities management, or property operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple assets within multifamily, seniors housing, healthcare, hospitality, or other residential real estate sectors.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, capital allocation, and business planning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established, financially strong real estate owner and operator with a long-term investment strategy.
• Play a highly visible role influencing the performance of a national portfolio.
• Broad exposure across portfolio strategy, capital planning, operations, and executive decision-making.
• Collaborative culture with direct interaction with senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, and excellent long-term career progression.