Ford Building & Development Work Values

Daily Duties at Ford Building & Development:

Actively and creatively source deals that fit within the company’s investment parameters Develop a comprehensive strategy in advance of undertaking site/property identification in the assigned markets Serve as an active participant in all due diligence activities. Analyze markets and sub-markets and the division’s current land positions in order to identify gaps and strategic areas for concentrating future land acquisitions. Work to stay on track as far as Balance Sheet Management by selling or renegotiating real estate assets. Manage and coordinate delivery of due diligence information including sales comps, title, survey, etc., as required Develop, maintain and network with new business relationships including principals, brokers, advisers or other lead generating sources Travel to and visit assigned markets regularly, proactively generating new leads by contacting brokers, owners and users directly. Inspect potential acquisition opportunities and their surroundings, and conduct preliminary research to ascertain zoning and development status. Marketing, and Construction Operations. Responsible for the acquisition of land and lots, and for the front-end activities of the entitlements necessary for the land and lots to be used for home building. Responsible for providing and maintaining up to date data and information on current and prospective land deals, related market and sub-market data, proformas, status information, and for maintaining budgets, timelines and managing the staff.

What they like about Ford Building & Development:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Real Estate Portfolio Manager, Real Estate Corporate Banking Portfolio Manager, Senior Property Manager, Regional Property Manager, Asset Manager, Real Estate Acquisitions Analyst, Sr. Director of Real Estate, Director of Real Estate, Real Estate Development Manager

Skills

Real Estate Acquistions, Negotiations, Builder, Rainmaker, Market Economic Feasibility Reports, Developer, Asset Manager, Land Assemblage, Urban Development, Private Placement Offerings, Leadership, Mass Appraisal Studies / Reports, Private Equity Capital, Syndication, Private Placements, Leverage Buyouts

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Ford Building & Development: