Riyadh Area Manager

Confidential Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm based in Riyadh is seeking an experienced property manager to oversee daily operations, including maintenance, leasing, and tenant relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience in property management, along with strong knowledge of local real estate laws. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, supervising teams, and preparing reports. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of practical experience in property management.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and leasing laws and regulations in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of properties in Riyadh, including maintenance and leasing.
• Lead teams of property managers and technicians to meet objectives.
• Develop marketing strategies to improve occupancy and ROI.
• Manage annual property budgets and financial data.
• Build and maintain tenant relationships and resolve complaints.
• Negotiate lease renewals ensuring optimal financial returns.
• Supervise maintenance activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Follow up on legal cases related to properties.
• Prepare reports on property performance to senior management.
• Analyze real estate market trends and provide recommendations.
• Monitor assets and prepare reports on title deeds.
• Analyze data discrepancies to maintain up-to-date databases.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Property management software

Accounting systems

Marketing tools

Computer proficiency

Report preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field

Job description

Overseeing the management, operation, leasing, and maintenance of properties, facilities, and lands within the city of Riyadh. This role also includes various responsibilities related to financial management, maintenance, marketing, and dealing and negotiating with current and prospective tenants, as well as resolving customer issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily Operations Management: Overseeing all daily activities of properties within the city of Riyadh, including maintenance, leasing, cleaning, collections, and contracts.
• Team Supervision: Leading and directing work teams, including property managers, supervisors, and technicians, and ensuring that set objectives are achieved.
• Marketing Strategy Development: Developing and implementing effective marketing plans to increase property occupancy and improve return on investment, including advertising and promotional campaigns in coordination with relevant departments.
• Budget Management: Preparing and monitoring annual property budgets, analyzing financial data to ensure achievement of financial targets and compliance with approved budgets.
• Tenant Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with tenants, addressing their inquiries and complaints effectively to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Lease Contract Negotiation: Negotiating lease renewals with tenants and ensuring optimal financial returns based on realistic market studies.
• Maintenance and Repairs Oversight: Supervising maintenance and repair activities to preserve property condition, ensuring compliance with environmental and health standards, monitoring preventive maintenance plans, approving spare parts purchase requests, comparing price quotations, and preparing residential units for re-leasing.
• Legal Case Follow-up: Following up on legal cases related to properties, including lease disputes, eviction, handover, and take-over processes.
• Reporting to Senior Management: Preparing periodic reports on property performance, including occupancy rates, revenues, expenses, and any challenges facing the properties.
• Market Analysis: Monitoring real estate market trends in the region, analyzing competition, and providing strategic recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
• Asset Management: Monitoring all assets and properties and submitting reports on updates to title deeds and White Land Fees.
• Database Updates: Directly analyzing discrepancies between current data and actual data, identifying gaps, and completing missing information to cleanse and update databases.
• Additional Duties: Performing and adhering to any other tasks or responsibilities related to the job or department as assigned by the Department Manager.

Technical Skills

• Analytical skills
• Ability to use accounting systems
• Ability to use property management software
• Computer proficiency
• Report preparation
• Skills in using marketing tools

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to build positive relationships with tenants, team members, and suppliers
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of practical experience in property management.
• Strong knowledge of real estate and leasing laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.