Job Description
Job Description
Summary of Position
The Commercial Property Manager is responsible for the overall management of assigned properties to satisfy the requirements of the ownership and tenants, to preserve and increase the value and integrity of the properties and to meet the financial objectives of the ownership and management.
Essential Functions
Ensure that property, vendor and lease agreements are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy.
Enforce terms of tenant and vendor agreements including policies and procedures outlined by the property management team.Obtain estimates / bids for property services, negotiate and manage contracts with outside vendors.Track service orders and compliance of all outside vendors.Become proficient with the building systems, mechanical systems and the property management software.Establish reporting protocols for maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, vendor and tenant certificates of insurance and key lease date tracking.Conduct regular inspections of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases and the general upkeep of the property.Oversee capital improvement projects.Customer ServiceProvide excellent tenant service. Establish relationships, maintain frequent communication and create a positive environment for tenant feedback.
Onboard all new tenants, provide all introductory information, emergency contacts, insurance requirements, rent collection procedures and maintenance request procedures.Coordinate all tenant move-ins / move-outsInvestigate and resolve tenant complaints and concerns in a timely and efficient mannerImplement a process for proactive tenant outreachProperty ReportingWork closely with the Senior Property Accountant during the monthly reporting process. Provide variance analysis explanations to be included in the monthly reporting package.
Communicate directly with the JV partner and coordinate with the Senior Property Accountant when necessary.Approve invoices to be paid by the property and research / resolve billing issuesAssist in managing the property's cash reserves for distributions and coordinate with accountingPrepare a monthly PPR to be reviewed by internal ownershipProvide a 5-year property outlook as requested by ownershipBudgeting & CAM ReconciliationsServe as the point person during the initial implementation of Kardin software and transition the current Excel-based budget into Kardin budget software.
Prepare an annual budget to be approved by JV partner, coordinating with operations, accounting, leasing etc.Communicate with the leasing team on a regular basis to ensure TI, lease commissions and amendments are updated in the annual budget.Reforecast as necessaryAnnually reconcile CAM and communicate with tenants.Work with tenants to resolve CAM questions.Periodically review CAM expenses and determine if monthly billing should be adjusted.Periodically review CAM for leakage and adjust spending as neededKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills requiredUnderstanding of marketing and customer service principlesUnderstanding of financial and accounting principalsWorking knowledge of budgets and financial statementsWorking knowledge of contracts and agreementsWorking knowledge of building and grounds maintenanceKnowledge of relevant local, state and federal legislation and regulationsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelors or equivalent3+ years of directly relevant Property Management experience or 5+ in equivalent customer service fieldStrong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients