Job Classification:

Investment Management - Investments

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! 

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

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 has over $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 Farm Manager for the Central San Joaquin Valley with experience with tree nuts and fresh fruit to be part of our Western Region team located in Fresno, CA location.  This position will be based out of our Fresno office.

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 firm.

·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

• 5+ 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.
• Demonstrable 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

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 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

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $110,000 to $130,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

About PGIM Real Estate

PGIM Real Estate is one of the largest real estate managers in the world with more than $180 billion in gross assets under management and administration.  It strives to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors and borrowers through a range of real estate equity and debt solutions across the risk-return spectrum. PGIM’s scope of insights, rigorous risk management and seamless execution are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing and the deep local expertise of professionals in 32 cities globally.  PGIM Real Estate Agricultural Finance is one of the largest agricultural investment managers with over $10.5 billion in debt and equity investments.  PGIM Agricultural Finance, the debt side of the business, represents approximately $8.5 billion of the total and invests on behalf of its affiliate and third-party institutional investors.