Manager, Acquisition Project Management

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Mini Mall Storage Properties has experienced rapid growth since beginning operations in 2020, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing as we continue acquiring storage facilities across North America. We are dedicated to making storage simple, accessible, and convenient for all of life’s transitions and treasures, while staying focused on leading the industry and challenging traditional norms. Our mission is to deliver the Mini Mall Experience in everything that we do, with a strong focus on our Service, Brand, and Employee Experiences. Our team’s dedication is what enables us to deliver an exceptional service experience to our customers – both internal and external, uphold a high level of brand consistency, and foster a workplace culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. Guided by our values of integrity, grit, customer focus, community, and safety and security, our goal is to work together to create a company where everyone is motivated to contribute to our shared mission. We are looking for someone to help us continue to redefine the self-storage industry, build lasting relationships with the communities we serve, and set new standards for our business. Join us in shaping the future of self-storage as we expand across North America, and create long-lasting, meaningful careers. We are seeking a Manager, Acquisition Project Management that focuses on operational execution for acquisitions of self-storage properties and partnering with Business Operations to execute on capital improvement projects post-acquisition. You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and internal stakeholders to ensure each project aligns with our brand standards and operational goals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, acquisition-heavy environment and enjoys turning vision into reality. WHAT WILL YOU DO? • Lead due diligence efforts ensuring each department is on time with their key deliverables • Oversee project execution from planning to closeout, ensuring timelines and budgets are met • Examine existing processes to identify redundancies, delays, and non-value-added steps, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvement • Provide leadership to an acquisition team coordinator • Track project status using tools like Smartsheet and Yardi • Prepare regular reports for leadership on project status and performance • Other duties as assigned WHAT WILL YOU NEED? • 5+ years of experience in acquisitions, project management, or asset management • Strong financial acumen and experience with underwriting and investment analysis • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and project management tools • Excellent communication skills • Familiarity with property management software (e.g., Yardi) is an asset • Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to cross-departmental relationships • Creative problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. • Passion for real estate and an interest in the operational aspects of self-storage facilities. • Ability to adapt to evolving priorities, meet tight deadlines, and excel in a fast-paced environment. WHAT DO WE OFFER? • We live and breathe our core values. We make a difference and have a positive impact on people. We act responsibility and hold ourselves, and each other, accountable. We are a community with a shared ambition to unify our teams and customers. We act deliberately, and always with integrity and compassion. • With the support from your teammates and senior leadership, you will be empowered to do things differently, grow personally and professionally, and bring your whole self to work. There's no limit to the impact you can make. • We provide a competitive compensation package comprised of a group benefits plan, RRSP/401K matching program, employee referral program, employer supported volunteerism program, and a discretionary bonus program. • We are committed to a safety-first work environment. What makes us different makes us stronger. We strive to ensure Mini Mall Storage Properties is a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be — and bring — their best. We're committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable, and free of discrimination and harassment. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please [email protected] #MMUS1 #Li-Onsite Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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