Real Estate​/Operations Administrator

Our Lamar office in Detroit, Michigan is looking for a new Real Estate/Operations Administrator in Detroit, MI to provide administrative and coordination support to the General Manager, Real Estate Manager, and Operations Manager. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, assists with permitting and compliance activities, and supports daily real estate and operations functions.

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule
• An hourly range of $20 - $23 / hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 6-week training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

A day in the life:

Real Estate & Portfolio Support

• Provide administrative support for real estate and operations activities, including updating work tasks related to field maintenance, lighting issues, vegetation concerns, and site accessibility.
• Assist with preparing, updating, and maintaining market abstracts, zoning documentation, and general research related to potential growth or relocation of assets.
• Maintain accurate electronic files, lease documentation, and property records in internal systems.
• Gather and track information related to competitor activity and permitting practices to support management decisions.
• Assist with reviewing and processing real estate tax invoices for leased and owned properties.
• Serve as a first point of contact for landowners for routine inquiries, documentation requests, or general assistance.

Operations Coordination

• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and documentation for subcontracted field maintenance activities.
• Maintain and track insurance certificates for subcontractors to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Enter, maintain, and routinely audit data, reports, and electronic records within company software systems for accuracy and proper documentation.
• Report vegetation, lighting, and obstruction issues to Operations and assist in tracking resolution.

Permitting & Compliance Assistance

• Maintain up-to-date records of local and state zoning ordinances and proposed zoning changes at the direction of management.
• Assist with preparing, submitting, renewing, and organizing documentation related to permits, variances, and approvals for new and existing structures.
• Track permit expirations, status updates, and compliance requirements to support management oversight.

General Administrative Duties

• Organize, prioritize, and respond to a high volume of information, emails, and calls from internal teams, landowners, contractors, and external agencies.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, spreadsheets, charts, and reports; proof documents for correct grammar, formatting, and accuracy.
• Maintain department filing systems, ensuring records are organized and easily retrievable.
• Act as a liaison with internal departments and external stakeholders, handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Support special projects, departmental reporting, and scheduling as requested by management.

What we are looking for in you:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative, operations support, real estate support, or similar office experience

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business,…