Director of Leasing

Commercial Properties Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate development seeks a Director - Leasing. This role involves overseeing leasing activities, developing rental strategies, and maintaining high-quality tenant services. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in property management and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Property Management.
• Experience in negotiation of leases and contract amendments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leasing activities and guide the leasing team.
• Develop and maintain rental strategy across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with tenants and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Commercial Properties Limited (CPL) is a commercial real estate development and property management company based in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Company was incorporated in January 1964 and has been developing and managing properties in Eastern Canada for over fifty years, owning and managing a portfolio in excess of one million square feet.

Our property portfolio includes Commercial and Industrial Warehouse space as well as Class A office space in many Maritime communities. We are also pleased to develop and build commercial real estate projects. To date we have developed, built, and leased prime office, retail and light industrial locations throughout Eastern Canada, and continue to look for new opportunities.

Our business is focused on high quality property management, for our own buildings and for others. The facilities and service we provide make it easy for our clients to work in comfortable and productive workspaces. Another source of pride for us is our experience in restoration and preservation of heritage buildings. Some of our historic buildings, originally built in the nineteenth century, have been re-purposed into modern multi-use structures that will endure for future generations.

We have a new opportunity for a Director- Leasing who is responsible for providing direction, leadership, and management for all aspects of the real estate leasing and property management function.

Position Scope:

• Oversee the direction of leasing activities, providing guidance to the leasing team and making recommendations to senior leadership during the lease approval process.
• Develop and maintain a rental strategy across the real estate portfolio on a strategic and operational level.
• Represent the Company and build strong business relationships with current and future tenants and vendors.
• Maintain a high level of quality in the assets and service provided to our tenants.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and professional development. Through the management of a senior team in the functional areas of leasing and tenant relations.
• Steward the ESG strategy and Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for our properties, and with our tenants.

Required Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Engineering or bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field of study.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience working directly with Commercial, Office, and Industrial Property Management and experience directing and managing all aspects of real estate administration, including negotiation of leases, rent reviews, contract amendments and consents.
• Possess a strong environmental, health and safety mindset, and up to date on current fire, life, safety and building codes.
• Excellent people management, strong organizational & time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have a strong customer service orientation while managing a breadth of responsibilities.
• Dynamic communicator who is comfortable interacting at all levels of the organization, as well as with business owners, tenants and suppliers.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Commercial Properties provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please apply with a résumé and cover letter.