Vice President of MRV Properties
About the Role We are seeking a versatile and high-performing real estate professional to serve as Director of Real Estate Operations & Acquisitions for MRV’s commercial and mixed-use portfolio. This is a hands-on leadership role that spans the full spectrum of real estate disciplines — from acquisitions and asset management to leasing and domestic portfolio oversight. Key Responsibilities Portfolio & Regional Leadership • Provide strategic oversight of commercial and mixed-use assets across the US domestic market • Develop and execute portfolio-level business plans aligned with ownership objectives • Manage and mentor property management, leasing, and operations staff • Serve as the primary point of contact for ownership, investors, and key stakeholders • Monitor market trends and position the portfolio competitively Acquisitions & Investment Analysis • Source, screen, and underwrite commercial and mixed-use acquisition opportunities • Build detailed financial models including DCF, IRR, sensitivity, and scenario analyses • Conduct comprehensive due diligence — financial, legal, environmental, and physical • Prepare investment committee memoranda and present recommendations to leadership • Build and maintain relationships with brokers, sellers, and capital partners • Manage deal execution through closing coordination with legal, finance, and operations Asset Management • Develop and implement asset-level business plans to maximize value creation and returns • Oversee property-level budgets and hold teams accountable to NOI and capital targets • Conduct ongoing hold/sell analysis, cash flow modeling, and portfolio performance reviews • Identify and manage capital improvement and repositioning initiatives • Monitor tenant creditworthiness, lease rollover risk, and market conditions • Prepare investor reporting, quarterly business reviews, and ad hoc strategic analysis Leasing & Tenant Relations • Drive leasing strategy to maximize occupancy and rental revenue across the portfolio • Negotiate lease terms, execute agreements, and manage tenant onboarding • Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective tenants through networking, broker relationships, and direct outreach • Prepare market surveys, comp analyses, and leasing activity reports • Represent the company at industry events and brokerage functions Qualifications Required: • Progressive experience in commercial and/or mixed-use real estate encompassing operations, acquisitions, asset management, and leasing • Active Real Estate Brokerage License • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field • Financial literacy and strong modeling skills • Strong understanding of lease structures, capital markets, and valuation methodologies • Proficiency in property management and CRM platforms (Yardi, MRI, CoStar, or similar) • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multi-asset portfolios • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills Preferred: • MBA, JD or CFA