Trust Asset Manager

Description:

Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in real estate services, is seeking a Trust Asset Manager to oversee a dynamic and expanding portfolio of over 40 timberland assets in the Pacific Northwest. This is a remote full-time opportunity offering competitive compensation and benefits. The role is responsible for delivering strategic timberland management that aligns with the long-term goals of both the organization and its financial institution clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage timberland operations including timber sales, reforestation, roadwork, inventories, and boundary maintenance

• Develop and implement short, mid, and long-term real estate strategies in partnership with bank clients

• Prepare and manage annual timberland budgets and performance reviews

• Analyze and present asset performance, market trends, and improvement strategies

• Oversee acquisition, lease, and disposition processes, ensuring maximum asset value

• Travel to asset sites and client meetings as necessary

• Coordinate with third-party vendors, appraisers, brokers, and service providers to execute projects effectively

• Ensure compliance with monthly, annual, and triennial regulatory and operational deadlines

• Maintain professional accreditations and stay up-to-date with mandatory training requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry (Master’s degree preferred)

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on forestry or timberland management experience

• Proven negotiation skills in leasing, acquisition, and disposition of assets

• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills

• Self-driven with a service-oriented mindset and the ability to work across multiple complex projects simultaneously

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid and unpaid time off policies

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses

About the Organization:
Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s largest real estate services firms, delivering exceptional value through comprehensive property, facilities, and asset management solutions. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company supports its employees in achieving both personal and professional growth.