Real Estate Investment Firm

About Our Client

Our client is a unified real estate investment firm that has been operating for over a decade with development, construction, and management teams to create distinct spaces and places where their partners, team members, and communities thrive. Their company mission is to place no limits on what is possible throughout the multi-family, mixed-use, retail, commercial, healthcare, and industrial markets. 

Our Client’s Needs

Breaking Barriers and Establishing a Strong Presence in Minneapolis:

Our client experienced rapid growth, which brought both exciting opportunities and tough challenges. As they expanded into Minneapolis, it became crucial to understand the local landscape and increase their brand visibility. However, they encountered difficulties in attracting top-tier talent due to the dominance of well-established players in the market, making it hard to get qualified candidates interested. Previous attempts with generalist recruitment agencies failed to deliver the desired outcomes and our client required a partner capable of navigating the nuances of the Minneapolis market.

Our Solution

Unlocking the Minneapolis Market and Connecting with Top Talent:

To address our client’s unique challenges, we implemented a solution tailored to their specific needs; understanding the differences between the familiar markets and the target market was crucial.

For instance, compensation in North Dakota was lower than expected in Minnesota, resulting in missed opportunities to attract qualified candidates. While they continued to develop relationships in the Minneapolis market, they relied on Michael Page to help increase their industry connections to engage with their desired talent pool. Our consultative approach played a key role, sharing valuable insights and trends, enabling their team to offer competitive compensation packages.

Utilizing our specialization in the Minneapolis market, we strategically boosted our client’s brand visibility. Drawing upon our extensive network, targeted outreach, and precise candidate selection, we connected them with exceptional professionals and facilitated introductions aligned with their requirements. Additionally, we provided invaluable market data to enhance their talent acquisition and compensation strategies.

Results

Through our strategic partnership, we achieved outstanding outcomes, playing a pivotal role in their successful entry into the Minneapolis market. Initially lacking a physical office in Minnesota, our client’s Project Managers operated from project sites. However, with our collaboration, they now boast a thriving office accommodating 35 employees, including two Project Managers, eight Superintendents, and an Operation Manager whom we skillfully recruited for them. Our extensive market expertise and insights proved invaluable in driving their growth. We conducted comprehensive salary benchmarking and compensation package analysis, ensuring their competitiveness and alignment with candidate expectations. 

Additionally, we shared vital market trends and identified hiring challenges specific to certain positions, empowering them with data-driven insights for informed decision-making. This expansion of our client’s workforce aligns seamlessly with their growth objectives in Minneapolis and beyond. We not only helped them build a highly skilled team, but we also became their trusted advisor for future expansion. We connected them with our colleagues in other offices who are currently searching for various positions in different locations across the U.S. Together, we achieved significant milestones, turning their Minnesota office into a thriving center of professionals.
 

Types of Roles Placed:

• Assistant Superintendent
• Superintendent
• Lead Superintendent
• Project Manager
• Operations Manager