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About Clear Height PropertiesClear Height Properties is an industrial real estate investment, management, and leasing firm based in Oak Brook, Illinois. The firm acquires, develops, and manages industrial assets, including warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, across the Chicago/Kenosha, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Ohio markets. CHP operates with an entrepreneurial mindset, an eye for value creation, and a commitment to building lasting relationships with tenants, brokers, and capital partners.Our purpose is simple: Building Wealth and Creating Legacies – for our employees, investors, and communities. This purpose is supported by our five core values – Always Be Amazing – Make the Next Person Successful – Change is Part of the Journey – Do What You Say – Have Fun and Excitement Every Day.The RoleThis is a senior-level role for a dealmaker who wants both transactional ownership and market leadership. As Director of Acquisitions / Local Market Lead, you will be the face of Clear Height Properties in your assigned market, responsible for building broker relationships, sourcing acquisitions, and closing industrial deals that meet our investment criteria.You will report to senior leadership and work closely with asset management, property management, and finance teams from LOI through closing and transition. This is not a support role. You own the pipeline.What You Will DoSource and evaluate on-market and off-market industrial acquisition opportunitiesBuild and maintain deep broker relationships in your assigned marketLead preliminary and full underwriting of acquisition targetsPrepare investment summaries and present deals to the investment committeeDraft and negotiate LOIs and purchase and sale agreementsManage due diligence processes from contract execution through closingTrack market activity including vacancy, rents, absorption, and competing productCoordinate post-closing transition to asset management and operations teamsRepresent CHP at industry events, SIOR/NAIOP functions, and broker meetingsContribute to portfolio strategy discussions with senior leadershipWhat We Are Looking For5 to 10 years of industrial real estate acquisitions experience, with a track record of closed dealsStrong existing broker network in your market; relationships that translate into deal flowProficiency in industrial underwriting, including pro forma modeling, return analysis (IRR, equity multiple, cash-on-cash), and debt structuringWorking knowledge of industrial property fundamentals: clear height, dock configurations, truck court depth, power density, site coverage, and lease structureExperience managing due diligence processes from contract through closeClear communicator with the confidence to present deals to an investment committee and negotiate directly with sellersSelf-starter who can manage a pipeline without daily oversightBachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or a related field; SIOR, CCIM, or similar designation a plusWhy Clear Height PropertiesUnlimited PTO policy to support our team's needs and allow valuable time out of the office to spend with friends and family.Access to a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions towards premium payments.Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement plan, including a generous company match contribution.Friendly and welcoming open seating style office to allow collaboration and personal synergy among employees.Professional development opportunities hosted by the company throughout the year to aid in each employee's personal and professional development goals.