Director, Asset Services

About the role

This is an opportunity to relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah for a Director role. This position is full time, on site in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for markets which are geographically or functionally distinct and demonstrate ability to implement business unit strategy
• Develop and maintain both a communication style and relationship that fits the client’s preferred style
• Demonstrate proactive customer service regarding all aspects of account management
• Communicate proactively, first when performance is not meeting expectations, and second when performance meets or exceeds expectations
• Regularly associate with tenants to insure their reasonable satisfaction with building operations
• Interact with tenants along with Property Manager on problems that may occur
• Cookordination and/or preparation of reports, annual budgets, and other documents for clients in accordance with management and other agreements, and in accordance with instruction received from the client
• Review information and variances with Property Management Team
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and any revisions thereto and also oversee operating compliances with budget approved by clients
• Ensure completion of property tax administration and supervise services rendered by property tax consultant
• Ensure administration of property and liability insurance requirement
• Ensure compliance with the purchase order system, contracts, policies and procedures, and accounting requirements established by clients
• Oversee the billing process, including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds
• Maintain desired internal financial benchmarks for each asset with the portfolio as defined by the Director and Asset Manager
• Monitor cash flow and/or cash requirements in conjunction with the Property Manager to assure efficient use of cash
• Aid the Client/Asset Manager and Property Manager in determining proper cost allocations, identification of any re-billable cost, proper accounting for inventories, purchasing procedures, and any special accounting problems
• Maintain desired internal financial benchmarks for each asset with the portfolio as defined by the Director and Asset Manager
• Coordinate construction projects with Construction Manager and Property Manager and approve construction contract documents and final invoices
• Effectively staff and develop bench strength and succession planning – positioning for new business
• Regularly inspect properties with staff
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and career path discussions
• Oversee and ensure that all property management and maintenance staff receive an annual performance evaluation
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding property staffing needs, personnel performance issues, salary administration, personnel promotions and training and career development

Key Competencies

• Business and Financial Acumen
• Leadership Skills
• Communication Proficiency (oral/written)
• Customer/Client Focus (internal/external)
• Time Management Skills

Important Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline
• 8+ years of real estate property management or related experience
• 5+ years of supervisory experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Real Estate License
• Industry designations and is an active participant/leader in external charitable and local and national industry related organizations
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to monitor and anticipate trends and changes within the industry
• Initiative through taking on additional assignments and responsibilities
• Advanced problem solving and deal with a variety of options in complex solutions
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills
• Work Environment
• Physical Demands

Compensation

$ 136,000.00 - $160,000.00

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Inclusion/Equal Opportunity

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Benefits

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.