Property Manager

About the role

The Property Management team at Curbline Properties is seeking a Property Manager in the Irvine, CA area to oversee the day-to-day operations and common area maintenance for a portfolio of retail properties. This role is responsible for managing property operations, cultivating strong relationships with tenants and vendors, and annual common area maintenance (CAM) and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets, along with related financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of an assigned retail property portfolio, overseeing building systems, grounds maintenance, and third party contractors to ensure compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships with tenants and vendors; address tenant inquiries, complaints, and concerns related to common area maintenance and enforcement of landlord policies and procedures.
• Provide prompt and effective response to tenant issues and property emergencies, including availability for after hours support on a 24/7 basis.
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify maintenance needs, implement corrective actions, develop preventive maintenance plans, and oversee property improvement initiatives.
• Prepare, manage, and control common area maintenance (CAM) and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets for assigned properties; review and approve CAM invoices, secure necessary approvals for significant expenditures, deliver quarterly reforecasts, and analyze monthly and quarterly variance reports to identify reimbursable expenses and recommend budget adjustments.
• Assess property conditions and operational requirements to recommend capital improvements; manage approved projects to ensure timely completion, adherence to scope, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings hands-on retail property management experience and a proven ability to foster productive tenant and vendor partnerships. This position is based remotely in the greater Irvine, CA area, with regular travel (approximately 50%-70%) to assigned retail properties for on-site monitoring and meetings. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods. The role includes work in outdoor environments, which may involve exposure to weather conditions, noise, and dust.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on retail property management experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with tenants and vendors.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and property management software.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of property management software.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and travel-intensive environment.

Benefits

Curbline Properties offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more. The company also provides opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.

Pay

The expected salary range for this full-time salaried exempt position is between $84,000 - $105,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, geographical and industry market data, and business considerations and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This position is based remotely in the greater Irvine, CA area, with regular travel (approximately 50%-70%) to assigned retail properties for on-site monitoring and meetings. Occasional extended hours may be required during peak periods.