PROPERTY MANAGER for COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Job Description- Property Manager

A well-established national commercial real estate company is seeking an experienced retail commercial Property Manager for a prestigious lifestyle center located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.  The Property Manager will be on-site on a daily basis to manage all aspects of the shopping center and the staff.  This position supports and reports to the EVP/Asset Manager and Regional Manager of the company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall performance of a retail shopping center which will include, but not be limited to, operations, financial reporting, marketing, and construction management while promoting positive relationships with the team, tenants, contractors and clients. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-starter, detail oriented, organized and able to accomplish directives with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Property Manager at a commercial retail shopping center.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration, tenant relations, operating budgets, recoveries and recharges, reporting, financial and otherwise, maintenance, contracts, contractor management, tenant improvements, and capital projects is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Word and Excel is an absolute must.
• Valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as landlord’s representative with tenants, contractors, and clients to foster and maintain positive, professional, responsive, and cooperative relationships.
• Respond to tenant needs and resolve problems promptly in accordance with the lease.
• Regular property inspections, including evenings.
• Accurate interpretation of leases and other property documents such as REAs, etc.
• Administration of lease terms and compliance.
• Regular interactions with tenants, including tenant interviews.
• Accountable for and oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitor non-recurring billings to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Communicate regularly with property management and asset management, accounting, and other departments as needed and requested.
• Accurate and timely completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on operations and financial as they pertain to the shopping center and as applicable.
• Preparation and completion of annual recoveries (CAM) and recharges.
• Preparation and completion of annual operating and capital improvements budget.
• Contractor management.
• Obtain bids and/or proposals from contractors and prepare contracts.
• Oversee tenant improvement and capital projects as well as tenant/landlord improvements.
• Devise, oversee and participate in shopping center’s marketing and promotions, including but not limited to events, social media, etc. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Work and communicate with both internal and third-party leasing parties to assist in property lease-up efforts.
• Available and responsible for after-hours emergency calls.
• Implement property management policies and procedures per the company’s guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by EVP/Asset Manager and Regional Manager.

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as a Property Manager at a commercial retail shopping center.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration, tenant relations, operating budgets, recoveries and recharges, reporting, financial and otherwise, maintenance, contracts, contractor management, tenant improvements, and capital projects is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Word and Excel is an absolute must.
• Valid driver’s license.