VP of Property Management

Why DLC? DLC is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and is driven by a strong culture and entrepreneurial foundation. DLC is one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air retail shopping centers and has expertise in all facets of commercial real estate. At DLC, our teammates make all the difference and we offer industry-leading training and career development to assure your success. What We Offer Compensation and Benefits:Competitive pay401K company matchMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceWork-Life Balance:Hybrid work model20+ paid days off annually13+ paid holidays in addition to PTOPaid parental leaveCareer Development:Industry-leading training and developmentOpen door policyIndustry trade shows and event accessMentorship program About The Role The VP of Property Management is responsible for oversight of all property management activity across a regional portfolio and support of the department’s KPI growth initiatives. Responsibilities Manage and develop Property Management staff with varying levels of experience and skill sets to ensure appropriate resource allocation and efficient execution of DLC’s property management activitiesEstablish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including tenants, vendors, investment partners and internal senior leadershipReview and approve all material service and construction contracts proposed by Property Managers including oversight of scope, schedule and budgetReview and approve annual operating and capital expense budgets Monitor key operational and financial performance metrics for Regional Property Managers to ensure efficient property and financial operationsManage strategic regional and national vendor relationships Enforce all Property Management and DLC policiesChampion corporate and cross-departmental initiativesWork with SVP to develop best-in-class departmental policies and procedures to maximize performance and productivityRun point on due diligence efforts for all capital markets transactions (acquisitions, disposition, refinances) in collaboration with SVP and Regional Property ManagerContinuously evaluate the portfolio and team operations for opportunities to introduce operating or financial efficiencies Soft Skills/Behaviors Passion for teamwork and cultivating a collaborative, respectful and positive cultureUnquestioned integrity and reputationDesire to look for inefficiencies and find creative ways to improve & add valueProactive problem-solver with a “can-do” mentalityFantastic communication skills and ability to report financial & project information seamlessly to executive leadership and investment partnersConfident representative of the DLC brand with strong negotiation skills Technical Skills Bachelor’s degreeSpecialized professional certification (CPM, CCIM etc.) preferred10+ years of property operations experience working with open-air retail shopping centersDeep knowledge of building systems and components, facilities maintenance protocols, labor & material pricing, and industry standardsEstablished relationships with major regional and national vendors as well as landlord and tenant peer groupExperience in navigating municipal code requirements and approvalsAbility to travel regularly The expected salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $175,000. The 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, market and business considerations and other factors permitted by law. About DLC Founded in 1991, DLC has been one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators, and managers of shopping centers. Our portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we complete additional acquisitions.