BASIC FUNCTION
The Real Estate Acquisitions Manager will play a critical role in supporting Tidal Wave’s aggressive growth strategy by identifying, analyzing, and securing high-quality real estate sites for new car wash locations across multiple states. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, deep market knowledge, and a passion for building relationships that drive results.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Sourcing & Evaluation
- Identify and evaluate new development opportunities in high-growth markets
- Build and maintain broker relationships to generate a strong pipeline of qualified sites
- Conduct site visits and preliminary feasibility assessments for car wash development
Due Diligence & Financial Analysis
- Analyze site-specific data including traffic counts, zoning, demographics, and competition
- Work with internal teams to prepare financial models and return projections
- Coordinate with legal and development teams on environmental, title, and entitlement reviews
Deal Execution
- Lead negotiations for Letters of Intent (LOIs), Purchase & Sale Agreements, and other key deal documents
- Manage real estate transactions from offer through closing, collaborating with key stakeholders throughout the process
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with construction, legal, operations, and finance teams to ensure a smooth handoff from acquisition to development
- Track acquisition milestones and provide regular updates to leadership on pipeline and project status
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Finance, or related field
- Proven track record of sourcing and securing high-traffic retail sites
- 5+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions or development, ideally in multi-site retail or service-based industries
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to travel regularly across assigned markets
- Familiarity with express car wash, gas station, convenience store, or QSR development
- Knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes in multiple jurisdictions
- Real estate license (a plus, not required)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Can pass a drug test and criminal background check.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- May require flexibility in work schedule, including work outside of standard business hours
- Travel may be required on behalf of the Company to support business operations
As a SHJ Construction Team Member, you will enjoy our Benefits Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- PTO is based on the company’s PTO policy.
- Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage subject to 30 day waiting period.
- Eligibility for 401(K), subject to plan terms.
- Eligibility for benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accidental, subject to 30 day waiting period.
- Company-paid holidays.
**Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
