Assistant Real Estate Manager

Location

Lamar Transit of Albany, 47 Railroad Avenue, Albany, NY 12205, USA

Our local Lamar Advertising office in Albany, New York is now hiring! Step into the role of Assistant Real Estate Manager, where you will provide management support for all real‑estate‑related functions and activities necessary to profitably secure, maintain, and grow the company’s real‑estate portfolio of leased and owned properties in a manner consistent with Lamar’s business practices. The Assistant Real Estate Manager serves as the first‑line manager and primary liaison for the Real Estate Department when the General Manager or Real Estate Manager is out of the office.

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work
, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

• An hourly range of $23 – $25 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President’s Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 3‑month training program
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long‑term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock purchase plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

• Ability to identify and comprehend applicable city and state codes, zoning laws, and related maps within designated market areas.
• Distinguish the permitting and variance processes among different jurisdictions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with competing tasks and demands.
• Strong prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.) and web applications.
• Quick to grasp and integrate new software functionality and reports.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information, explain policies, and negotiate with lessors.
• Proven adaptability in communicating across different cultural and business environments.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail in reports, contracts, and presentations.
• Basic accounting knowledge, skills, and practices to ensure correct payments and financial accuracy.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information and exercise discretion, tact, and diplomacy in sensitive situations.

Required:

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience
  • 1 year of experience in business, real estate, leasing, land acquisition, zoning, land use, or a related field
• License
  • Current and valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business or real estate
• Experience
  • 3 years of experience in business, real estate, leasing, land acquisition, zoning, land use, or a related field
• Certifications
  • Real estate license
  • Notary license

Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8‑15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email

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• Identify areas for growth or relocation of existing assets through documentation and analysis of current zoning laws and regulations.
• Maintain abstracts that include identification and documentation of properties that meet permitting criteria as required by the appropriate jurisdiction.
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