Senior Property Manager (CRE)

About the role

Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as overseeing a significant portfolio of properties and serving as the point person on third-party relationships.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business.
• Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow, and property management strategy.
• Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals.
• Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process.
• Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds.
• Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash.
• Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement.
• Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead.
• Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting.
• Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction.
• Perform regular property inspections with staff.
• Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contracts and invoices.
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.

Key Competencies

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Leadership Skills
• Teamwork Orientation
• Time Management Skills
• Financial Acumen

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline (preferred).
• 5+ years of real estate property management or related experience.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation.
• Possess real estate license.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors.
• Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Regular travel between properties in varying weather conditions is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time and regularly operate office machinery.

Other Duties

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

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

The compensation for this position is $114,750.00 - $135,000.00, depending on factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.