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“If you’re not moving forward, you’re going backwards.” -Karen Hutton

HUTTON wouldn’t be the company it is without our extraordinary team members. Courage and tenacity are in our DNA. Finding the people who meet the character, competency and chemistry that fit HUTTON, while fostering these attributes to grow the individual to their highest potential is our goal.

If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we are actively recruiting. Join us in the arena.

Open Positions

Development Project Manager

Click Here to ApplyHutton Culture

Hutton has a deeply rooted spirit of entrepreneurship at all levels and departments. Refreshingly, you will find that every team member asks: What more can I do? We are doers and problem solvers for our Company and our customers, so we want someone to be able to dig in and help where you can and to let us know if we can help you too. When joining our team, you would be part of a group of successful and driven people that strive to be dedicated, generous, kind and better than we were the day before. If you are a self-motivated person, who loves to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you. Sometimes it’s a bit crazy around here, but we guarantee the days will go fast, you’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.

If you feel that you will blend in well with our culture- please apply!

Position: Development Project Manager

First and foremost, we all work with passion and an elevated sense of care to manage our client’s expectations. Everything our team touches is done with a high level of energy, passion, and care, and our goal is to provide a quality product in the most cost effective and expeditious manner. At the end of the day, as long as you “Get It Done,” you will do great in our fast paced and passionate environment.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Excellent knowledge of real estate contracts & leases, design and construction matters
  • Self-starter, problem solver and ability to perform with sense of urgency
  • Ability to work independently or within a group dynamic
  • Approach everything with strong attention to detail and intuitive analytical thought processes enabling critical evaluation
  • Technical knowledge of the construction and permitting process
  • Able to work in fast-paced environment involving multiple projects
  • Must be proficient in scheduling with either Microsoft Project or Excel
  • Familiarity with web-based project management software preferred
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Photoshop is preferred
  • LEED certified candidates is preferred
  • Travel is typically 25% – 50%, but may fluctuate above or below this range

Essential Functions:

  • Hands on project management for any of the company’s various retail development programs:
    • 1. Re-development of existing Retail or other commercial property
    • 2. Free standing Single Tenant Retail stores
    • 3. Multi-tenant retail centers up to +/- 20,000 SF
    • 4. Free standing or in-line Grocery stores
    • 5. Shopping Center Developments anchored by various “Big Box” or “Jr. Box” retailers
  • Develop and foster relationships between the Company and national/regional retail clients
  • Obtain all necessary property/project entitlements and construction related permits/approvals
  • Preparation and on-going administration of Project Activity Reports summarizing progress/schedule as needed to manage each project and to update various Hutton personnel and its clients
  • Aid with the preparation, analysis and on-going administration of a development’s budget/proforma, including site, building, tenant build-out, architectural, engineering, brokerage, tenant allowance, and any other “Soft” and “Hard” costs
  • Review and aid in the execution and administration of Land Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, Lease Agreements with clients/tenants and other transaction-oriented documents
  • Manage the preparation of development packages for each potential development site (e.g. site plan, site investigation report, project presentation, contracts and contract summary)
  • Communication with land sellers, governmental agencies and other parties throughout the development and closing process as necessary to facilitate the development of Company projects
  • Aid with existing and help create new tracking reports, tenant allowance distribution reports, etc.
  • The administration of lease work letter agreements, taxes, insurance, tenant delivery packages, rent commencement letters, etc.
  • Establishing and maintaining network of engineers, architects, land use attorneys/planners, and any other necessary project consultants or vendors.
  • Manage the production of, and review and have a thorough understanding of all projects related; site plans, surveys, geotechnical reports, Phase 1 & 2 ESA reports, Civil drawings, Architectural drawings, Structural drawings, PEMB drawings, etc.
  • Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule, entitlements, incentives and deliverables.
  • Review and approve consultant invoices
  • Oversee the construction of projects to ensure quality, schedule, and a smooth turnover to all retail users as well as any potential buyers of the development if the property/ project is chosen to be sold.
  • Review construction pay applications and change order requests
  • Perform construction punch list inspections as necessary

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering preferred; or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other related discipline

Our Service Philosophy:

We create relationships that instill trust and exceed expectations through customer service, quality, and experience.

We commit to the following standards:

  • Responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Accuracy
  • Flexibility
  • Courtesy

Click Here to ApplyHutton does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hutton and Hutton will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Development Project Engineer

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Hutton Culture

Hutton has a deeply rooted spirit of entrepreneurship at all levels and departments. Refreshingly, you will find that every team member asks: What more can I do? We are doers and problem solvers for our Company and our customers, so we want someone to be able to dig in and help where you can and to let us know if we can help you too. When joining our team, you would be part of a group of successful and driven people that strive to be dedicated, generous, kind and better than we were the day before. If you are a self-motivated person, who loves to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you. Sometimes it’s a bit crazy around here, but we guarantee the days will go fast, you’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.

If you feel that you will blend in well with our culture – please apply!

Position: Development Project Engineer

Development Project Engineer

  • Setup internal document folders for each development opportunity, and retain and file all documents so they may easily be found by other departments as needed
  • Schedule all necessary meetings for deal progression and coordinate between necessary departments to ensure required participation, including taking detailed notes and assimilating meeting minutes for distribution.
  • Assist in preparing an accurate budget, including sourcing accurate site plans and accurately inputting necessary data into financial models
  • Create and maintain reports in the Company’s database system
  • Create and maintain routine and ad hoc reporting
  • Develop and foster relationships between the Company and national/regional retail clients
  • Assist in acquiring all necessary property/project entitlements and construction related permits/approvals
  • Preparation and on-going administration of Project Activity Reports summarizing progress/schedule as needed to manage each project and to update various Hutton personnel and its clients
  • Aid with the preparation, analysis and on-going administration of a developments budget/proforma, including site, building, tenant build-out, architectural, engineering, brokerage, tenant allowance, and any other Soft and Hard costs
  • Aid with creation and maintenance of tracking reports and project schedules
  • Provide support in the administration of lease work letter agreements, taxes, insurance, tenant delivery packages, rent commencement letters, etc.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a network of engineers, architects, land use attorneys/planners, and any other necessary project consultants or vendors
  • Assist in the production of, and review and have a thorough understanding of all project related activities; site plans, surveys, geotechnical reports, Phase 1 & 2 ESA reports, Civil drawings, Architectural drawings, Structural drawings, PEMB drawings, etc.
  • Reporting and tracking of project budget, change orders, draw review, delivery schedule, entitlements, incentives and deliverables

 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or any related field, plus 3 years’ experience in job offered or in a related occupation; or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Management, Administration or another closely related discipline (in lieu of experience).

 

Work schedule M-F from 8a to 5p.  Job located in Chattanooga TN.  Mail resume: 736 Cherry Street, Chattanooga TN 37402

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Hutton does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hutton and Hutton will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

 

Property Operations Manager

Click Here to ApplyHutton Culture

Hutton has a deeply rooted spirit of entrepreneurship at all levels and departments. Refreshingly, you will find that every team member asks: What more can I do? We are doers and problem solvers for our Company and our customers, so we want someone to be able to dig in and help where you can and to let us know if we can help you too. When joining our team, you would be part of a group of successful and driven people that strive to be dedicated, generous, kind and better than we were the day before. If you are a self-motivated person, who loves to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you. Sometimes it’s a bit crazy around here, but we guarantee the days will go fast, you’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.

If you feel that you will blend in well with our culture – please apply!

Position: Property Operations Manager

We are looking for a service minded team player with a strong work ethic.  The ideal candidate will have a roll up the sleeves, can do attitude, will be detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for understanding tenant relationships, property maintenance, and real estate. They will understand the reconciliation of expenses, how to interpret lease clauses and work through negotiations with tenants or 3rd party company partners. They will perform a variety of integral functions related to the property management department, and be adept at working through problems using analytical tools, industry best practices, and by creating internal and external relationships to assist in generating the best possible results.

The Property Operations Manager will work closely with the accounting, finance, real estate, development, and construction teams.  At the end of the day, as long as you “Get It Done,” you will do great in our fast paced and passionate environment.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive real estate property management and/or facility operations experience
  • Operates with a mindset of delivering consistent and exceptional customer service to all internal and external clients and partners
  • Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, interact and influence at all levels of an organization
  • Strong understanding of business, financial and operational management
  • Strong attention to detail; self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
  • Highly motivated, innovative team player

Essential Functions:

  • Respond to tenant requests/issues in a timely and exceptional customer service manner, review Lease requirement and if Landlord is responsible; arrange and oversee the outcome of work directed to 3rd party vendors, and follow up with the tenants to ensure satisfactory resolution of issues
  • Assist and maintain files of any Property violations when notified by City or County officials until violation is cured
  • Oversee and actively participate in the facility & operational management of the Hutton home office
  • Administer property and general liability insurance program, including adding and removing assets from the program, facilitating insurance certificate requests and ensuring appropriate insurance coverage
  • Consistently provide summary-level data outlining operational performance, including summary-level review of accounts receivables, tenant issues, and capital projects
  • Conduct inspections of the property (as required/requested) and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases and the proper upkeep of the property as deemed necessary by the lease and type of project
  • Maintain an up-to-date log of all preventive maintenance, service contracts, and repairs for portfolio of properties.
  • Review Common Area Maintenance (CAM) recovery charges and ensure they are coded to appropriate GL accounts and submitted for payment in a timely and accurate manner
  • Contract for and assist in supervising all vendors and personnel working at the property to maintain a high standard of performance and communication in accordance with the terms of contracts and the expectations of all stakeholders
  • Review and approve invoices for property operating & maintenance expenses
  • Assist in developing scopes of work for capital projects such as roof or parking lot replacements, bid all work to ensure a competitive process, and coordinate the execution of the respective project
  • Review monthly property-level financial results and prepare variance analyses comparing actual income and expenses to prior year and future-state budget performance
  • Provide information to insurance carriers for building and rental values and report any liability claims against the properties or owners
  • Ensure any required property compliance reporting including but not limited to city/county Property Management Plans are submitted in a timely manner
  • Assist in administering new tenant move ins and move outs, including reviewing leases, preparing lease abstracts, and conducting final inspections.
  • Responsible for maintaining building key system and building/property security as required
  • Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy, including preparing and maintaining the appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence, and file notes
  • Effectively manage and enforce the requirements of lease agreements, restrictive covenants and other documents governing the properties

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or another related discipline preferred

Our Service Philosophy

We create relationships that instill trust and exceed expectations through customer service, quality, and experience.

We commit to the following standard:
Responsiveness
Communication
Accuracy
Flexibility
Courtesy

Click Here to ApplyHutton does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hutton and Hutton will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

 

Real Estate And Development Coordinator

Click Here to ApplyHutton Culture

Hutton has a deeply rooted spirit of entrepreneurship at all levels and departments. Refreshingly, you will find that every team member asks: What more can I do? We are doers and problem solvers for our Company and our customers, so we want someone to be able to dig in and help where you can and to let us know if we can help you too. When joining our team, you would be part of a group of successful and driven people that strive to be dedicated, generous, kind and better than we were the day before. If you are a self-motivated person, who loves to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you. Sometimes it’s a bit crazy around here, but we guarantee the days will go fast, you’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.

If you feel that you will blend in well with our culture- please apply!

 

Position: Real Estate and Development Coordinator

We are looking for a curious problem solver with a strong work ethic. “The ideal candidate will have a roll up the sleeves, can do attitude, and have a passion for real estate and financial analyses. They will perform a variety of functions focused on real estate, development, finance, information technology and general day-to-day projects for the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development.

Requirements:

  • Operates with a mindset of delivering consistent and exceptional customer service to all internal and external clients and partners
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with groups internally and externally, including senior executives
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Reliable self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated, innovative team player
  • Robust technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Microsoft CRM preferred

Essential Functions:

  • Setup internal document folders for each development opportunity, and retain and file all documents so they may easily be found by other departments as needed
  • Schedule all necessary meetings for deal progression and coordinate between necessary departments to ensure required participation
  • Assist in evaluating the credit worthiness of prospective tenants
  • Assist in preparing an accurate budget; including sourcing accurate site plans and accurately inputting necessary data into financial models
  • Assist in maintaining and updating the Company’s database system, Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Assist in creating reports in the Company’s database system, Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Request, log, and help with the closeout of bonds
  • Assist in the creating and updating Company lender and investor materials, including presentations, tear sheets and financial reporting
  • Create and maintain routine and ad hoc reporting
  • Complete special projects pertaining to market and portfolio analytics, as requested

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or another related discipline preferred

Our Service Philosophy

We create relationships that instill trust and exceed expectations through customer service, quality, and experience.

We commit to the following standards

  • Responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Accuracy
  • Flexibility
  • Courtesy

Click Here to ApplyHutton does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hutton and Hutton will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Site Planner Technician

Click Here to ApplyHutton Culture

Hutton has a deeply rooted spirit of entrepreneurship at all levels and departments. Refreshingly, you will find that every team member asks: What more can I do? We are doers and problem solvers for our Company and our customers, so we want someone to be able to dig in and help where you can and to let us know if we can help you too. When joining our team, you would be part of a group of successful and driven people that strive to be dedicated, generous, kind and better than we were the day before. If you are a self-motivated person, who loves to learn and thrives in a fast pace environment, this is the place for you. Sometimes it’s a bit crazy around here, but we guarantee the days will go fast, you’ll learn a lot and have fun along the way.

If you feel that you will blend in well with our culture- please apply!

Position: Site Planner Technician

We are looking for a detail oriented, problem solver with a strong work ethic. “The ideal candidate will have a roll up the sleeves, can do attitude, will be relationship-oriented, and have a passion for real estate, transactions and financial analyses. They will perform a variety of integral functions related to future acquisitions and development, and be adept at working through problems using analytical tools and by creating internal and external relationships to assist in generating the best possible result.”

The Site Planner Technician will draft site plans, boundary line plans, subdivision plans, road construction plans and bridge construction plan using AutoCAD. Candidates for this position will be working directly with engineers, surveyors and planners on private, municipal, state and federal projects. They will have a broad set of responsibilities and tasks, working closely with the real estate, property management, development and construction teams.”

Requirements:

  • Preferred minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in master planning, site planning, subdivision design, and construction documentation.
  • High proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word with experience in AutoDesk Civil3D.
  • Actively growing in professional skills and knowledge in preparation for state licensing exams.
  • Ability to produce layout and grading plans for permitting and construction purposes.
  • Sense of urgency and ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to think creatively.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to adjust to changing situations.
  • Physical ability to field review undeveloped property.
  • Operates with a mindset of delivering consistent and exceptional customer service to all internal and external clients and partners
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with groups internally and externally, including senior executives
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Reliable self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated, innovative team player
  • Strong capabilities or interest in financial modeling preferred

Essential Functions:

  • Perform market and sub-market analyses
  • Prepare new acquisition/disposition underwritings and deal packages; produce maps outlining demographics, transportation studies, competitor landscape as needed
  • Maintain accurate tracking of all deal origination and transaction activities, including investment opportunities, comparable transaction data and relationship activities
  • Utilize portfolio-wide data to accurately predict tenant, sector and geographic concentrations
  • Provide analytics and insights to inform market assumptions, market strategy and transaction goal-setting
  • Contribute to the creation of letters of intent and purchase and sale agreements
  • Develop strong relationships and effective lines of communication with colleagues and third parties (including joint venture partners, investment sale brokers, tenants and loan servicers)
  • Participate in the engagement of 3rd party consultants, including environmental, operational or engineering consultants; maintain tracking for, and assist in the review of 3rd party consultant reports
  • Review legal and transaction documents such as leases and lease modifications, easement agreements, management and leasing agreements, surveys and title policies for pertinent data
  • Assist in identifying and monitoring targeted tenants, including investment desirability, credit worthiness and notable news events
  • Create and maintain routine and ad hoc reporting
  • Maintain proforma template and market assumptions
  • Complete special projects pertaining to market and portfolio analytics as requested

Educational Requirements:

  • Minimum education is an Associate’s degree in civil CAD drafting. Preferred education is Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture.

Our Service Philosophy

We create relationships that instill trust and exceed expectations through customer service, quality, and experience.

We commit to the following standards

  • Responsiveness
  • Communication
  • Accuracy
  • Flexibility
  • Courtesy

Click Here to ApplyHutton does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Hutton and Hutton will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.