Morgan Stanley—MSREI - Senior Associate, Real Estate Asset Management (Mumbai)

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Description: Position: Real Estate Asset Management, Senior Associate Location: Mumbai, India Company Overview: Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”), together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,300 investment professionals around the world and $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. Morgan Stanley Investment Management strives to provide strong long-term investment performance, outstanding service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (“MSREI”) is the global private real estate investment management business of Morgan Stanley. One of the most active property investors in the world for over three decades, MSREI employs a patient, disciplined approach through global value-add / opportunistic and regional core / core-plus real estate investment strategies. With 17 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia, regional teams of dedicated real estate professionals combine a unique global perspective with local presence and significant transaction execution expertise. MSREI currently manages $58 billion of gross real estate assets worldwide on behalf of its clients. Position Summary: Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing is seeking a full-time experienced Senior Associate to join the MSREI India team to support a broad range of asset/portfolio management activities. The position will serve as the primary interface with operating partners, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with investment objectives while maximizing asset value and portfolio performance. The key responsibilities would be: - Pre-Investment - Co-ordinate & lead all types of technical due diligence required pre-investment by evaluating and appointing various consultants, architects and vendors - Define project budget, schedule, and technical specifications - Review of conceptual design and applicable approvals and development norms - Pre-Construction - Technical appraisal and review of the project’s conceptual building design, master planning, technical specifications, and design brief reports - Prepare project execution plans to establish scope of work, responsibilities, timeframes and methods of communication - Prepare overall schedule and determine milestones for project development - Assist and review the tendering process along with project partners including shortlisting and finalization of general contractors, architects, consultants, and vendors - Identify engineering approaches to add value and achieve best design - Undertake research and design systems to reduce costs, increase speed of construction and enhance project value - Identify potential activities that could cause delays as well as their impact on project development - Review and implement sustainability efforts in line with internal guidelines, not limited to procuring green building certification, renewable energy and resilience measures - Construction - Track development progress, schedules, budgets, contractor performance, and key delivery milestones - Inspect on-site activities to achieve high-quality installations and construction in accordance with specifications - Organize regular meetings with all project stakeholders and appraise necessary control measures to avoid any anticipated delays - Coordinate with project partners or external consultants to procure all pre & post construction approvals and permits - Coordinate & lead all the technical discussions with customers for Built-to-Suit and leasing RFPs - Coordinate with consultants & vendors for implementation of various ESG measures & obtain green building certification for the project - Undertake regular quality and HSE audits - Monitor trends in the local construction market including pricing of materials and labor and adopt best practices - Post-Construction - Assist team with respect to asset management and ongoing maintenance and upkeep of operational and stabilized asset - Lead technical diligence efforts on the asset during disposition process Qualifications: · Bachelor of Civil Engineering with a Post-Graduate in Construction Management/Construction Technology · 5–8 years of relevant experience in a project development/technical management focused role · Fluency in English and solid communication and interpersonal skills · Positive attitude, strong motivation and team player personality · Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and time effectively WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.