Property Manager (M-7070)

POSITION SUMMARY:  Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail shopping centers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of commercial property management experience, exceptional client relationship skills, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  This position is responsible for maximizing property performance through proactive operations management, tenant relations, financial oversight, vendor management, and superior client service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Property Operations

• Conduct regular property inspections and identify opportunities to enhance asset performance.
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day property operations including:
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement projects.
• Negotiate, administer, and monitor service contracts to ensure quality performance and cost efficiency.

Client & Asset Management

• Build strong relationships with property owners.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports including financial analysis, operational updates and property inspection summaries.
• Lead owner meetings and conference calls while providing strategic recommendations to improve asset performance.
• Collaborate with Leasing, Construction, Accounting, and Development teams to achieve ownership objectives.

Financial Management

• Prepare annual operating budgets and capital budgets.
• Monitor monthly financial performance and explain budget variances.
• Review, code, and approve invoices.
• Oversee rent collections and tenant account reconciliations.
• Partner with Staff Accountants during CAM reconciliations and tenant inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to control expenses while maintaining property standards.

Tenant Relations

• Develop positive working relationships with tenants and serve as the primary operational contact.
• Coordinate landlord work required for new leases and tenant buildouts.
• Deliver premises in accordance with lease requirements.
• Respond promptly to tenant maintenance requests and operational concerns.
• Monitor tenant sales reporting.
• Coordinate insurance claims, legal matters, defaults, and eviction proceedings when necessary.
• Manage capital improvement projects while minimizing disruption to tenants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred, but not required with supporting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial property management experience required.
• Experience managing retail shopping centers strongly preferred.
• Experience with third-party property management is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases, CAM reconciliations, operating budgets, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional customer service.
• Proactive rather than reactive.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Professional when interacting with owners, tenants, and vendors.
• Financially savvy and able to analyze property performance.
• Able to build long-term relationships while delivering exceptional client service.
• Passionate about maintaining high-quality retail environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned portfolio.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.