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If you support our mission and are looking for a collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment, you will find a career at Jonathan Rose Companies to be both challenging and rewarding. We understand that a successful business is built on leadership, project excellence and a visionary outlook for the future.

Jonathan Rose Companies is an equal opportunity employer that supports and promotes human dignity and racial, ethnic and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and employment practices.  We encourage applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.  Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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We are no longer accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Internship Program.  Information regarding the application process for Summer 2011 will be posted in February 2011.


THE FREDERICK P. ROSE ARCHITECTURAL FELLOWSHIP
The Frederick P. Rose Architectural Fellowship was established in 1999 by the Frederick P. Rose and Sandra P. Rose Foundation to assist recent architecture school graduates in directing their skills in the service of low and moderate-income communities.
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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

 Senior Project Manager (CC+E Practice Group)


Project Manager (CC+E Practice Group)
Director of Finance (Investments)
Senior Asset Manager (Investments)
Group Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
(CC+E PRACTICE GROUP)
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager for our Civic, Cultural & Educational Practice Group with extensive experience managing projects from site selection and pre-development through design and construction. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate potential sites, including leasing and/or acquisition strategies
  • Provide strategic advice and guidance to clients
  • Represent the company with clients and in project meetings
  • Assist clients in developing project governance structures
  • Prepare project proformas, budgets and monitor expenditures
  • Develop and monitor project schedules using Microsoft Project software
  • Prepare scopes of work and help negotiate contracts with architects and contractors
  • Coordinate the work of project team members, including design and construction professionals, attorneys, and sub-consultants
  • Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting minutes
  • Prepare reports, memos, and presentation materials for clients
  • Review design documents and provide evaluations
  • Manage bidding process with construction manager/general contractor
  • Monitor construction progress through on-site visits
  • Track pay requisitions, requests for information, change orders and schedules
  • Evaluate and negotiate change orders
  • Maintain quality standards throughout the project
  • Develop, review and enforce green building standards
  • Work in a team environment with other project managers, job cost accountants and others
Requirements:

  • Graduate degree or equivalent on the job experience (development, construction, engineering or architecture related)
  • Experience working in a project management position including on-site experience with projects in construction
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of green design and construction
  • Deep knowledge of technical / MEP systems
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, and familiarity with proformas and financing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and navigate complex client organizations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously in a team environment
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project
  • Prior experience in cultural, civic and educational projects required.
  • Familiarity with New York City government and the not-for-profit sector a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.  We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Comprehensive benefits provided.  Position available immediately.


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PROJECT MANAGER (CC+E PRACTICE GROUP)
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Civic, Cultural & Educational Practice Group with extensive experience managing projects from site selection and pre-development through design and construction.     

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate potential sites, including leasing and/or acquisition strategies
  • Provide strategic advice and guidance to clients
  • Represent the company with clients and in project meetings
  • Assist clients in developing project governance structures
  • Prepare project proformas, budgets and monitor expenditures
  • Develop and monitor project schedules using Microsoft Project software
  • Prepare scopes of work and help negotiate contracts with architects and contractors
  • Coordinate the work of project team members, including design and construction professionals, attorneys, and sub-consultants
  • Coordinate project meetings and prepare meeting minutes
  • Prepare reports, memos, and presentation materials for clients
  • Review design documents and provide evaluations
  • Manage bidding process with construction manager/general contractor
  • Monitor construction progress through on-site visits
  • Track pay requisitions, requests for information, change orders and schedules
  • Evaluate and negotiate change orders
  • Maintain quality standards throughout the project
  • Develop, review and enforce green building standards
  • Work in a team environment with other project managers, job cost accountants and others
Position Requirements:

  • Graduate degree or equivalent on the job experience (development, construction, engineering or architecture related)
  • Experience working in a project management position including on-site experience with projects in construction
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and navigate complex client organizations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously in a team environment
  • Fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Project
  • Prior experience in cultural, civic and educational projects required
  • Familiarity with New York City government and the not-for-profit sector a plus
  • Familiarity with proformas, financing and development a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits provided. Position available immediately.


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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (INVESTMENTS)
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE

We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills to serve as Director of Finance in our Investments Group. This position will report directly to the Managing Director.  The Finance Director will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the firm’s real estate investment management business. He/she will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial matters related to the fund assets. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing,  property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships, joint venture relationships, compliance with SEC obligations (registered investment advisor), and private, public, tax credit and institutional financing.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Financial reporting for fund assets
  • Provides leadership in the continuous development and evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives
  • Ensure credibility of Investments Group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
  • Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action
  • Provide management with advice on the financial implications of business activities
  • Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
  • Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting (including compliance required of registered investment advisors)
  • Preparation of periodic financial reports for investors, lenders and management
  • Negotiation of debt instruments, including bank debt, GSE (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac), New Market Tax Credit financing, state and local bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credits
Position Requirements:

  • CPA preferred
  • Minimum 10 to 15 years of real estate experience (residential and commercial) in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in real estate investment management, development, property management and construction
  • Experience reporting to institutional investors, structuring and financing transactions
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the company
  • Ability to manage many complex projects simultaneously and contribute productively in a team environment
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
  • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
  • PC proficiency is essential and strong working knowledge of Yardi and Excel is preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits provided. Position available immediately.


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SENIOR ASSET MANAGER (INVESTMENTS)
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE

We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills for a Senior Asset Manager (Multifamily) position. The Senior Asset Manager will be an integral member of Jonathan Rose Companies’ Investment Practice Group (IPG) and report to the IPG’s Managing Director.

The Senior Asset Manager will be responsible for the asset management functions for the multifamily real estate investments of the Investment Group’s fund business, as well as the multifamily investments of other Jonathan Rose Companies’ affiliated real estate entities. The funds acquire existing affordable, mixed-income and rent-regulated multifamily projects, preserve their affordability and undertake a green retrofit of these assets. The portfolio includes Section 8 projects, as well as projects financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits and subsidized CRA and housing authority debt.  The Senior Asset Manager will also assist with the asset management of the funds’ other (office and mixed-use) assets. A keen interest and experience in green real estate is a plus. The position is based in New York City.

Jonathan Rose Companies has a deep commitment to diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Work with operating partners to optimize results.
  • Review, critique, and approve (within limits of delegated authority) or recommend for approval: annual business plans, operating budgets, capital calls, distributions, refinancing proposals, restructuring requests, and hold/sell strategies.
  • Advise on performance, budget variances, issues/decisions impacting assets, and significant changes in market and property conditions.
  • Provide performance reports to senior management and communicate operating results to appropriate internal parties.
  • Prepare cash flow projections to help manage the funds’ monthly cash flow and project annual returns.
  • Monitor the performance of investments relative to original underwriting expectations and take appropriate action to address discrepancies.
  • Participate in re-positioning of newly acquired assets (including construction management and leasing)
  • Act as a key liaison with lenders, tax credit investors and local housing authorities.
  • Represent the funds with operating partners, fund managers, and investors during conference calls, investor meetings, and property tours.
  • Prepare quantitative analysis and investment memos to support periodic investments decisions.
  • As requested, support the investment team with new deal underwriting and analysis.
  • Participate in national and regional strategy discussions and assist with special projects.
  • As assets under management grow, manage and supervise one or more mid to junior level asset managers.
Position Requirements:

  • Fifteen or more years of experience with multifamily assets, including low income housing; some commercial real estate industry experience; institutional real estate asset management experience required.
  • Experienced  manager of other asset management personnel; ability to mentor
  • Experience working for a real estate fund or institutional owners of real estate is preferred.
  • Experience in re-positioning of assets (including physical improvements and leasing strategies)
  • Proven ability to analyze complex investment management issues, exercise independent judgment, and implement solutions.
  • Familiarity with partnership agreements, loan documents (including LIHTC and bond agency debt), leases, and sales contracts.
  • Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
  • Detailed-oriented approach, with strong and proven financial analysis skills and experience applying standard valuation methodology.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Integrity and tenacity, with a strong fiduciary mindset.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Candidate should be articulate and comfortable interfacing with a variety of investment, legal, corporate, and banking professionals; must communicate concerns, issues, and recommendations effectively to senior managers.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to build and maintain relationships with investment partners and other firm professionals.
  • Experience in “greening” of assets
  • Expertise with Argus, Excel, and Word.
  • Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or similar discipline. MBA preferred.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary, typically 2-5 days per month.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits provided. Position available immediately.


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GROUP COORDINATOR /
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (INVESTMENTS)
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE

We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills for a position supporting the Investment Practice Group in the administration of its private equity fund business, as well as its property acquisition activities.  Strong candidates should have some previous professional experience in office administration, and some exposure to real estate and green building is a plus, but not required. This position offers daily exposure to the process of acquisition and asset management of real estate including: due-diligence, financing, budgeting, legal, public approvals, design, construction, management and operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform clerical tasks including: meeting coordination and scheduling, document preparation, electronic document management, filing, copying, faxing, transmittals, and other tasks as needed.
  • Support all investor relations activities, and maintain written and graphic presentation materials pertinent to the Fund’s work.
  • Manage the Fund’s current investor contact list, and prepare investor correspondence for mailing.
  • Assist with sourcing investment opportunities by managing deal flow list, broker contact list, and execution of confidentiality agreements.
  • Manage the Investment Group’s joint calendar, weekly meeting agenda and task list.
  • Attend project and group meetings; prepare meeting minutes and follow-up with tasks discussed.
  • Conduct research required both to keep the Fund’s presentation materials “up to date” and to support its investment work (i.e. market data research, etc).
  • Track and file documents, agreements, invoices, pay applications etc. related to acquisition, asset management and redevelopment activities.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement presentations to investors, including annual luncheon or quarterly luncheons, etc.
  • Assist with due diligence tasks for property acquisition, including property document tracking, filing (electronically and paper), and preliminary review and analysis.
  • Interface with third-party property managers; assist in tracking of property level reporting, including implementation of LEED or Energy Star certification.
  • Provide back-up assistance to front desk receptionist as needed.
Position Requirements:

  • Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple interruptions and adjust priorities throughout the day
  • Ability to self-start, proactively take on tasks and follow through
  • Able to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong attention to detail
  • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to grasp complex tasks and carry out directions independently
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
  • Notary Public certification or willingness to acquire
  • Excellent typing skills (60+ wpm)
  • Graphic skills a plus
  • Education:  B.A. or B.S.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.  We support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity by taking positive steps to eliminate barriers that may exist in hiring and in employment practices.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Comprehensive benefits provided.  Position available immediately.


Contact Information
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