General Property Manager
Hines · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteCustomer Service$130k–$160k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight of the property to meet the prescribed investment objectives while ensuring the delivery of top-tier hospitality experiences.
- Increase the economic value of the property while guiding the asset to become one of the most experiential and influential in the market.
- Apply hospitality hiring practices to identify and hire hospitality-minded personnel and third-party service providers.
- Lead a cross-functional team, including third-party service providers, in the delivery of Hines’ Hospitality Standards.
- Supervise event programming coordination with a focus on creating and maintaining a community atmosphere.
- Ensure property engagement and service offerings are aligned with Hines’ service level standards.
- Foster connectivity and establish key relationships with community leaders, government officials (including police department), vendors, cultural/civic institutions, and the general public.
- Establish vision and goals for department personnel including implementation of training and development programs.
- Handle various Human Resource related responsibilities.
- Manage operations in alignment with Hines' service level standards including but not limited to internal and external maintenance, security, parking, loading dock and housekeeping functions and adherence to budgetary standards.
- Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the financial performance of the asset(s).
- Draft the Annual Business Plan and Operating Budget for the property, and lead the presentation as required by both ownership and Hines.
- Collaborate with asset managers or owners to develop and implement marketing and leasing strategies for both current and prospective tenants.
- Negotiate contracts (including brokers, architects, engineers, and other outside consultants) and supervise all contractor services related to the physical operation of the property.
- Display in-depth knowledge of mechanical systems and collaborate with Engineering Managers as needed to ensure building operations comply with established operating standards.
- Monitor all construction for compliance with center rules and approved plans; ensure all required documentation is obtained in a timely manner.
- Ensure the property is well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing.
- Ensure compliance with all government, industry, regional and company required programs, objectives, and policies.
- Support development groups including owner relations, quality control during construction, program development, building start-up, etc.
- Represent Hines in selected business, community, and industry organizations/groups.
- Recommend legal action as may be required to protect and maintain the Project.
- Direct all emergency procedures including but not limited to: Establishing and executing emergency plans and practice drills, Monitoring emergency equipment, Leading and/or assisting with evacuations, bomb searches and life safety alarms as deemed reasonable and prudent, Acting as fire/life safety director while assisting emergency authorities and response teams.
- Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by Director – Property Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required (preferably with a focus on business administration, hospitality, real estate, or in a related field).
- 5+ years of mixed-use management experience with an emphasis in office.
- Financial experience required including P&L responsibility, budgetary oversight, cost analysis, and management of service contracts and arrears.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Successful completion of the Hines Property Management Training Program or equivalent real estate knowledge.
- Passion for working with people, creating amazing experiences, and leading with a hospitality mindset.
- High degree of emotional intelligence with proven ability to think creatively in all job responsibilities.
- Experience leading a multi-layered team.
- Solution-oriented with strong analytical skills.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills utilizing proper punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
- Eager to be a part of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
- Takes initiative and is a proactive leader always focused on continuous improvement.
- Work indoors approximately 95% of the time and outdoors 5% of the time.
- Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses to inspect building(s) and detect emergency alarms.
- On occasion, perform physical inspections of the property which may include climbing up and down stairs or accessing restrictive openings.
- Able to lift up to 25lbs.
- Be accessible 24 hours a day in case of an emergency and perform on-site operations management during natural disasters.
- Transfer properties and work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
- Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000