Director of Consulting Services

POSITION: Director of Consulting

REPORTS TO: VP Client Services

COMPENSATION: Pursuant to Colorado regulations if this job is performed in Colorado the salary range is $110000 -$120000 plus bonus potential. âEligible to participate in the company benefits plan. We offer health vision dental and pet insurance. We offer a 401(k) retirement plan student loan assistance licensing and continuing education reimbursement parental leave and housing allowances or gifts

SUMMARY

The Director of Consulting leads the firms vertically integrated consulting platform providing data-driven research and actionable recommendations to institutional investors and developers. This role oversees comprehensive due diligence market analysis and operational strategies for student housing conventional multifamily build-to-rent and affordable housing sectors. The Director ensures the vertical leverages nationwide data from across the firm to provide an unbiased best-in-class client experience.

ESSENTIAL STRATEGIC DUTIES

The Director is responsible for the oversight of four key service areas:

• Pre-Development Strategy: Direct the assessment of ground-up feasibility including unit mix recommendations rate setting and strategic positioning.
• Due Diligence Leadership: Oversee the execution of lease file audits physical inspections and historical financial analysis for high-volume transactions.
• Data-Driven Market Analysis: Lead the team in tracking over 140 markets to deliver insights on supply/demand trends rent growth and demographic shifts.
• Operational Support Oversight: Advise clients on staffing plans lease-up and stabilized budgets and capital planning to ensure long-term asset performance.
• Executive Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for developers and investors exceeding expectations through professional representation and responsive communication.
• Trend Identification: Analyze inflation impacts development trends and economic shifts to guide client investment strategies.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Foster collaboration between the Consulting team and the broader firm to leverage nationwide operational data for more accurate client forecasting.
• Team Management: Directly manage the performance of the Consulting team by establishing clear performance standards and providing professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 810 years of institutional real estate experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in Student Housing Multifamily and Build-to-Rent product types.
• Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in MS Excel and complex financial modeling for pro-formas.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Real Estate or a related field required.
• Leadership Qualities: Strong ethical compass high-level analytical skills and a Humble and Hungry mindset aligned with the firms culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• Office & Site Exposure: Work is conducted in an office environment but requires frequent exposure to outside elements during site visits and physical inspections.
• Travel: Local and overnight travel is required for client visits training and property assessments across the national portfolio.

Required Experience:

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