Real Estate Investment and Operations Manager

At Ruddell Group, LLC we are a nimble and entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm focused on small-to-mid-sized industrial developments across the Southeastern U.S. We move fast, think long-term, and build a best-in-class portfolio through disciplined execution, strong tenant relationships, and relentless problem-solving.

Job Overview:

We’re seeking a Real Estate Investment & Operations Manager to be a right-hand partner to the founder, someone who thrives on owning the details, solving problems, and getting deals across the finish line.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Investment & Financial Analysis

• Underwrite and model potential development or acquisition projects
• Prepare investment memos and support due diligence efforts
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and financial performance

Development & Project Coordination

• Manage permitting, entitlement, and construction timelines
• Interface with architects, engineers, GCs, and municipalities
• Track punch lists, delivery dates, and cost change orders

Leasing & Tenant Coordination

• Own the leasing process and make sure we have the smallest number of vacancies in the portfolio.
• Coordinate with brokers, respond to tenant inquiries
• Track leasing pipelines and managing CRM updates
• Support lease negotiations and execution logistics

Operational Management

• Own task tracking, follow-ups, and reporting across projects
• Anticipate issues and proactively drive resolution
• Ensure smooth execution across all moving pieces of a deal

System knowledge

• Yardi
• Test Fit
• Greenstreet

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in real estate investment, development, or leasing (industrial preferred)
• Strong financial modeling and Excel proficiency
• Solid understanding of real estate deal lifecycle (from site selection to stabilization)
• Prior experience in small company, startup, or entrepreneurial setting preferred
• Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Real Estate, or related fields)

Key Skills

• Detail-obsessed with a strong sense of ownership
• Loyal, discreet, and aligned with a long-term growth mindset
• A strong communicator who can represent ownership with tenants, partners, and municipalities
• Equally comfortable in Excel and on a job site
• Hungry to learn, support, and grow with a tight-knit team

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
• While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands or arms when necessary for job activity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

Location:

This role will be based at our Birmingham facility with opportunities for remote work and regional travel.

Ruddell Group, LLC offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, opportunities for equity participation, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, 401K plan, etc.

Ruddell Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.