Property Manager

Locarno; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned real estate developer is seeking a Property Manager to oversee properties in Vancouver. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of property management experience and a passion for real estate. Responsibilities include managing tenant relations, conducting property inspections, and liaising with ownership for strategic planning. This full-time position values strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in property management.
• Strong working knowledge of income property processes.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties located in Vancouver, ensuring tenant relations are strong.
• Liaise with ownership on marketing and leasing strategies.
• Conduct property inspections and maintain compliance with tenant leases.

Skills

Property management experience

Strong capability with Excel

Interpersonal and communication skills

Innovative problem-solving skills

Time management and organizational skills

Tools

Yardi Breeze

Voyager

MRI Angus

Job description

Locarno is a family-owned, fourth-generation landlord and real estate developer based in Vancouver. The company specializes in acquiring, developing, and operating commercial and mixed-use buildings in established and rapidly growing neighborhoods. Locarno’s portfolio includes a variety of mixed-use properties in key areas of Vancouver, housing a diverse range of tenants from national and local enterprises. With a long-term property ownership strategy, Locarno takes pride in delivering high-quality projects that remain appealing for generations. The team consists of passionate and caring professionals dedicated to creating lasting value in the real estate industry.

Role Description

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing residential, commercial and mixed use properties. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to become a member of a great team at a time when our company is positioned for future growth. This is a full-time on-site role located in Vancouver, BC, for a Property Manager.

Role

• Properties to be managed by candidate would be located in Vancouver including Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, and the Cambie Corridor;
• Professionally and courteously handle all tenant inquiries, feedback, complaints or concerns; ensure a high level of tenant relations is maintained through regular contact and proactive attention to tenant needs;
• Liaise with ownership to establish annual strategy for properties, including but not limited to recommendations for marketing and leasing activity, building upgrades, and tenant retention initiatives;
• Set strategic plans for properties and assess value add improvement opportunities;
• Engage and oversee third-party contractors for renovation and improvement projects;
• Prepare and administer annual operating and capital budgets;
• Review and approve CAM and operating expense reconciliations;
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and operational reports;
• Conduct property inspections;
• Administer, manage and ensure compliance of the terms of all tenant leases;
• Work closely with development and construction staff on new projects to ensure that needs of tenants are provided and not over-looked;
• Develop and maintain building procedures and supervise building staff and building operations, i including arranging new staffing, security coverage, cleaning, repairs and maintenance;
• Authorize work and purchase orders to approved limits; review and approve invoices according to standard policies and procedures;
• Approve payables and review receivables and contact tenants to collect rents in arrears.
• Lead hiring process including posting jobs and completing interviews for property administration, maintenance and building manager roles.
• Complete annual performance reviews for members of our team who report directly to you.

Qualifications

• A dedicated team player
• Someone who enjoys working in real estate and is passionate about their career
• 5+ years of experience in property management
• Strong capability with excel
• Experience with Yardi Breeze, Voyager and MRI Angus a plus
• Strong working knowledge of income property processes
• Someone who likes to build process and take ownership of process
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet timelines and manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Must have the ability to get into the details as well as see issues from a higher-level perspective
• Must be a practical and strategic thinker who is able to see the big picture and think like an owner;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with an ability to oversee and manage other people effectively
• Innovative problem-solving skills that can resolve inefficiencies and improve work-flow
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with different personalities
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff
• Positive attitude and a desire to help others
• Owns a vehicle that can be used for work
• Computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office