Asset Manager

Full-Time Asset Manager Join Ownership's Frontline in Maximizing the Performance of a Premier Office Asset Gaines Investment Trust, a privately held national real estate investment firm, is seeking a full-time, on-site Asset Manager to oversee and elevate the performance of our 311,000 square foot Class A office building located at 2600 Michelson Drive in Irvine, CA. This is not a remote or oversight-only position. We are hiring a boots-on-the-ground representative of ownershipsomeone who will be physically present and fully engaged with the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the property. The building is currently managed by a third-party property management company that has been in place since before our acquisition in December 2024. Your role is to work closelybut independentlywith this team to extract top-tier performance, ensuring all decisions and actions align with the ownership's goals. You will serve as the lead asset-level decision maker on-site, responsible for overseeing leasing velocity, tenant retention, financial oversight, and execution of capital improvement projectsall through the lens of ownership. Key Responsibilities Be present at the property Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, serving as ownership's on-site representative Collaborate with the third-party property management and leasing teams to ensure strategic execution and accountability Manage and oversee all leasing activity, including renewals and marketing of vacant spaces Drive ownership's vision for capital improvementsowning the process from design to contractor oversight Closely review and analyze monthly property financials; identify savings, income opportunities, and performance gaps Evaluate delinquency and collections, working with property management to protect the landlord's interests Ensure the property is operated with institutional-level quality, attention to detail, and responsiveness to tenants Maintain a consistent and proactive flow of communication with ownership Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience in commercial real estate asset management, preferably with office buildings Strong working knowledge of leasing, financial reporting, property operations, and capital project oversight Strategic mindset with tactical execution capabilities Strong attention to detail, excellent judgment, and ability to make cost-effective, timely decisions Comfortable managing and collaborating with long-standing third-party vendors and teams Skilled in reading and interpreting operating statements, leases, and service contracts Highly communicative, results-driven, and accountable Details Location: 2600 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA (on-site, not remote) Employment: Full-time position reporting directly to ownership Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Salary Range: $140,000 $160,000 annually, depending on experience Start Date: ASAP To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you're a strong fit for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr