Citrus Farm Manager

Job Classification:

Investment Management - Investment Operations

PGIM Real Estate – Citrus Farm Manager (Hybrid/Fresno, CA)

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

Our Vision:

At PGIM, we care about our employees, and we are committed to seeing them succeed. We provide our employees with access to professional development and support to help drive their success and ability to innovate.

What you will do:

PGIM Agricultural Investments (PAI) is a business within PGIM Real Estate Finance, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential Financial, Inc.  Leveraging a 100 year history in agricultural equity/real estate management services and lending, Prudential's agriculture business provides equity management services and lending in the agribusiness sector throughout the United States. With the combination of new funding and current and new investment mandates, PAI will soon be approaching $1 billion invested in Western United States agriculture.

The Capital Agricultural Property Services, Inc. (CAPS) unit of PAI provides property management services in the Western Region.  CAPS is seeking to expand its farm management team by hiring a Citrus Farm Manager for the Southern San Joaquin Valley with experience with lemons, navels, mandarins, and grapefruit to be part of our Western Region team located in Fresno, CA location.  This position will be based in Southern San Joaquin Valley and will have occasional travel to Fresno for meetings as needed.

This position will report directly to the Western Region Vice President of Farming.  This role will manage a group of properties managed by CAPS in the Western United States and will be responsible for all operational aspects for assigned farms.

What you can expect:

Farm Management

• Manage a select number of properties within the Western Region Portfolio, evaluate performance and identify how to make on farm improvements to deliver strong returns to clients.
• Act as central point of contact with onsite managers and with internal team members for all operational related matters.
• Assist onsite managers with the development of annual crop operating budgets, and capital expenditure budgets.
• Work in conjunction with onsite managers and provide oversight of all horticultural practices on properties for both new developments and mature planting, including activities related to land preparation, water management, training/pruning, crop protection, fertility/soil amendments, harvest, etc.
• Visit properties regularly and review monthly costs as compared to budget for monthly operations reporting.
• Review and approve invoices from onsite managers monthly.
• Provide recommendations for the selection of onsite managers and crop marketing firms.
• Assist with implementation of capital projects including soliciting and analyzing bids, coordinating schedules, and managing deadlines.
• Understand and ensure compliance with State and Federal laws governing farm operations including environmental regulations, food safety, and water and labor laws.

Acquisitions

• Assist with the due diligence of new acquisitions including the assessment of site suitability, general crop health, soil quality and water quality as needed.

What you will bring:

• 8+ years of experience in relative farm management experience.
• An undergraduate degree in an Agricultural related field.
• Unquestioned integrity.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communications skill.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstratable knowledge of how property-level decisions translate into return performance.
• Personal Computer Skills (Excel and Word)
• Proven ability to develop, cultivate, and manage high quality relationships with existing and potential onsite managers, colleagues, industry participants, and clients.

What will set you apart:

• Real Estate Sales or Brokerage license (will eventually be required).

*We know not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

What we offer you:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO
• Retirement plans:
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match (up to 4%)
  • Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment, approved degrees, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations. To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers

About PGIM Real Estate

With $207.9 billion in gross assets under management and administration ($133.8 billion net),1 PGIM Real Estate provides investors and borrowers access to a range of real estate equity, real estate debt, agriculture, and impact solutions across the risk-return spectrum.

PGIM Real Estate is a business of PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM Real Estate’s risk management approach, execution capabilities and industry insights are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing,2 and the local experience of professionals in 32 cities globally. Through its investment, financing, asset management, and talent management approach, PGIM Real Estate engages in practices that strive to ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that seek to strengthen communities around the world. For more information visit pgimrealestate.com.

About PGIM

PGIM is the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a leading global investment manager with more than $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2022. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Prudential Financial, Inc. is focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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