Job Description
About the position
At Ruddell Group, LLC we are a nimble and entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm focused on small-to-mid-sized industrial developments across the Southeastern U.S. We move fast, think long-term, and build a best-in-class portfolio through disciplined execution, strong tenant relationships, and relentless problem-solving. We're seeking a Real Estate Investment & Operations Manager to be a right-hand partner to the founder, someone who thrives on owning the details, solving problems, and getting deals across the finish line.
- Responsibilities
- Underwrite and model potential development or acquisition projects
- Prepare investment memos and support due diligence efforts
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and financial performance
- Manage permitting, entitlement, and construction timelines
- Interface with architects, engineers, GCs, and municipalities
- Track punch lists, delivery dates, and cost change orders
- Own the leasing process and make sure we have the smallest number of vacancies in the portfolio
- Coordinate with brokers, respond to tenant inquiries
- Track leasing pipelines and managing CRM updates
- Support lease negotiations and execution logistics
- Own task tracking, follow-ups, and reporting across projects
- Anticipate issues and proactively drive resolution
- Ensure smooth execution across all moving pieces of a deal
- Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in real estate investment, development, or leasing (industrial preferred)
- Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency
- Solid understanding of real estate deal lifecycle (from site selection to stabilization)
- Prior experience in small company, startup, or entrepreneurial setting preferred
- Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Real Estate, or related fields)
- Nice-to-haves
- Detail-obsessed with a strong sense of ownership
- Loyal, discreet, and aligned with a long-term growth mindset
- A strong communicator who can represent ownership with tenants, partners, and municipalities
- Equally comfortable in Excel and on a job site
- Hungry to learn, support, and grow with a tight-knit team
- Benefits
- Attractive compensation and benefits package
- Base salary
- Incentive bonus opportunities
- Opportunities for equity participation
- Medical/dental/vision options
- 401K plan
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