Commercial Leasing Manager (Specialty and Portfolio)

comstock; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Discount

Commuter Benefits

Free Parking and EV charging

Parental Leave Program

Friendly Work Environment

Job summary

Comstock is seeking a dynamic Portfolio and Specialty Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations for a diverse portfolio of mixed-use developments in Reston, VA. You will drive leasing performance, manage tenant relationships, and execute leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.

Responsibilities span portfolio leasing, specialty leasing, and transaction management with tools like Yardi and VTS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, property management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of lease agreements, financial modeling, and industry regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with tenants, brokers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the leasing strategy for office, retail, mixed-use, and shopping center portfolio.
• Assist in all leasing phases: prospecting, property tours, LOIs, lease negotiations, and lease execution.
• Identify prospective tenants and source new business via networking, events, and market research.
• Lead the Specialty Leasing Program and develop merchandising for kiosks, pop-ups, and events.
• Prepare LOIs, deal summaries, commission agreements, and executive presentations.
• Maintain reporting in Yardi, VTS, and other leasing platforms; manage tenant trackers and reports.
• Coordinate broker and prospective tenant tours and maintain active communication throughout transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

VTS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Comstock is seeking a dynamic and strategic Portfolio and Specialty Leasing Manager to oversee leasing operations for a diverse portfolio of mixed-use developments. You will be responsible for driving leasing performance, managing tenant relationships, and executing leasing strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue. This role requires a proactive and results-driven individual with strong negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leasing

Support the Vice President of Leasing in executing the leasing strategy for Comstock's office, retail, mixed-use, and shopping center portfolio.

Assist in all phases of the leasing process, including prospecting, property tours, proposals, letters of intent, lease negotiations, transaction management, and lease execution.

Identify prospective tenants and proactively source new business through networking, canvassing, cold outreach, industry events, and market research. Conduct broker outreach and maintain an active pipeline of prospective office, retail, restaurant, entertainment, and mixed-use tenants.

Specialty Leasing

Lead and manage the Company's Specialty Leasing Program across the portfolio.

Develop merchandising strategies for kiosks, carts, temporary inline tenants, seasonal retailers, sponsorships, pop-ups, events, and common area activations.

Negotiate, administer and process all specialty leases, licenses, renewals, amendments, sponsorship agreements, and temporary occupancy agreements.

Maintain specialty leasing inventory, merchandising plans and common area mapping.

Leasing Operations & Transaction Management

Manage all leasing administration from proposal through execution.

Prepare Letters of Intent, deal summaries, commission agreements, lease approval packages, lease abstracts, and executive presentations.

Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting, and transaction status within Yardi, VTS, and other leasing platforms.

Maintain leasing databases, tenant trackers, availability reports, stacking plans, and portfolio reporting.

Lead the development and maintenance of all leasing marketing collateral for the portfolio including leasing brochures, stacking plans, marketing graphics, etc.

Coordinate all broker and prospective tenant tours.

Follow up with brokers and prospects to advance leasing opportunities and maintain active communication throughout the transaction process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, property management, or a related field.

Strong knowledge of lease agreements, financial modeling, and industry regulations.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and lease management software.

Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
• Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance

Career Development

• Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
• Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth

Employee Perks (to name a few):

• Housing Discount
• Commuter Benefits
• Free Parking and EV charging
• Parental Leave Program
• Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration

The wage range listed for this position reflects a reasonable estimate and considers multiple factors that influence compensation decisions. These may include, but are not limited to, your skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and the specific needs of the organization. The posted range does not reflect adjustments for geographic differentials tied to where the role may be filled.

At Comstock, it is not typical for a new hire to start at or near the top of the posted range. Compensation is determined based on the unique circumstances of each candidate.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Any award under this program is subject to its rules and may depend on individual and organizational performance.

Virginia Compensation Range

$80,000 - $100,000 USD