ASSET MANAGER, SELF-STORAGE

Job DetailsJob Location: 4100 Monument Corner Drive Suite #300 Fairfax, VA 22030 - Fairfax, VA 22030Peterson Companies As one of the Washington, D.C. region’s largest privately owned real estate developers, Peterson Companies creates places that bring people together. With more than 60 years of experience, our diverse portfolio spans retail, residential, office, self storage, and industrial, reflecting a long-standing commitment to thoughtful development and lasting impact across the region.   Who You Are: You enjoy working for a company that has an active culture with excellent perks that foster work life balance. You are passionate about delivering world class customer service and fostering an environment of respect and inclusivity. You enjoy engaging with a team to deliver results and meet deadlines, but are also capable of independent work product delivery. You approach challenges with a positive attitude and tactful communication. This individual will drive portfolio revenue, oversee the CubeSmart relationship, support new development, and transition new projects into management, while building relationships across the self-storage industry and collaborating closely with Peterson's Development, Legal, Property Management, Marketing, and Finance teams.   What You Bring: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of property/asset management experience; self-storage experience preferred. Assertive self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong financial acumen, including understanding of risk, returns, financing, and disposition impacts. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.   Key Responsibilities Develop and update long-term strategy and business plans for the self-storage portfolio, including growth, management, and disposition decisions. Prepare annual budgets, mid-year reforecasts, and budget-to-actual presentations for the Executive Team. Lead SWOT analyses and pricing strategies for each property based on competition, supply, and occupancy trends. Conduct regular property inspections and site visits with CubeSmart's on-site teams and District Managers. Review monthly property financials, investigate budget variances, and drive cost efficiencies property-by-property. Maintain a strong working relationship with CubeSmart's Asset Manager via monthly meetings; stay current on CubeSmart initiatives. Provide the Development team with input on operating expenses, projected income, and lease-up timing for proposed projects. Represent Peterson at industry conferences and associations; track market and competitive trends locally and nationally. Build trust and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, including owners, operators, and brokers. Other Commercial Properties as assigned   Peterson Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.. Qualifications