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Accelerate your Career!

At Knight, our greatest asset is OUR PEOPLE! We strive to be the best and give our best every day. We are passionate about learning and cultivating an environment of safety, honesty and mutual respect. We are a family where everyone has a voice and plays an essential role in our overall success and the success of our drivers. Your voice and perspective matter at Knight Transportation. We understand that you are the subject matter expert, and we trust you to ideate and execute those ideas based on the best interest of the company.

Be a part of something bigger. Be a part of the #1 full truckload carrier in the nation. Be a part of Knight Transportation.

Job Responsibilities: What you will do

• Develop and implement real estate strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify and evaluate potential acquisition and disposition opportunities.
• Perform property acquisitions/sales including contracts, due diligence, and closing processes.
• Provide general working knowledge of market activity/trends and other support for the preparation of market rent studies and fair market value opinions.
• Manage company SOV insurance reporting alongside SVP of Risk Management.
• Identify and mitigate real estate risks, such as environmental hazards, legal liabilities, and operational disruptions.
• Prepare detailed financial and business data analysis, related to existing facilities, capital improvement projects, and new/ future facilities.
• Facilitate the property incentive process with Ryan Inc.
• Negotiate, prepare, manage, and verify legal documents: PSA’s, LOI’s, amendments, and other related legal documents in coordination with legal counsel.
• Interpret language within legal documents to implement/enforce existing policies and formulate new operating procedures.
• Conduct site visits to assess available properties on the market.
• Collect, comply, and present zoning documents to different city officials.
• Support financial modeling and analysis to assist leadership in making informed decisions.
• Prepare materials for reoccurring QBR and executive real estate meetings.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Accounting, Finance/Treasury, Legal, Operations, and Facilities teams.
• Generate other documentation and memorandums instrumental to real estate projects.
• Ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, thorough, and compliant.
• Collaborate with Facilities, and Project Managers assisting with administrative duties, schedules, participation, and support of various projects across the KNX portfolio of properties.
• Collect, comply, publish, and maintain information as required by manager(s). Assist in department reporting requirements and the completion of necessary documents and forms.
• Proactively works to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• 5+ years of experience in Real Estate, or a related field.
• Experience in the transportation industry a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, finance, and market trends.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with an understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
• Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
• Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify ways to resolve them.
• Contract negotiations: Demonstrates an understanding of negotiating skills such as building trust, gaining commitment, managing the opposition, and maintaining goodwill.
• Listens carefully to ascertain points being made before trying to be understood.
• Written communication: Demonstrates the ability to write clear, detailed, and comprehensive status reports, memos, and documentation.
• Ability to understand Real Estate & Accounting/Finance Principles and understand, interpret, and facilitate Real Estate management concepts.
• Communication skills and common courtesy required; ability to exchange information effectively in a concise and logical way and be sensitive to audience diversity.
• Exceptional customer focus and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage daily functions with minimal supervision, extensive attention to detail required, and good problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Ability to learn new software applications as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and appropriate role-based decision-making ability required.  

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Potential bonus pay based on company performance.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
  • 401(K)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.