Commercial Property Manager

Friedman Real Estate LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Manager for their Grand Rapids location. This role emphasizes dynamic leadership in managing high-value properties and overseeing effective operations. Candidates should possess strong management skills, a deep understanding of real estate, and excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance

Delta Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Over three weeks of vacation time

10 paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Wellness activities

Referral bonuses

Employee activities throughout the year

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in property management.
• Preferred experience with high-rise buildings.
• Certifications such as CPM or RPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of properties totaling over 250,000 square feet.
• Maintain tenant relations and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage operating budgets and oversee accounts payable.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or related field

Tools

Property Management software (Yardi, MRI)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Bridgewater - Grand Rapids, MI

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Real Estate

Join a growing team of hardworking, self-motivated individuals as a Commercial Property Manager at Bridgewater in Grand Rapids!If you possess dynamic leadership capabilities and welcome a challenging position in a fast-paced environment, consider a career opportunity with Friedman!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operation of collection ofthird-party managed and/or ownedproperties totalingin excess of 250,000 square feet.
• Maybe responsible for performance management of assigned on-site staff.
• Maintains strong tenant relations; establishes a high level of client satisfaction with property owners.
• Ensures that assigned properties are well maintained, efficiently operating,and aesthetically pleasing.
• Ensures that building work orders are completed by designated staff, including maintenance and repairs; oversees the work quality of all third-party contractors or vendors.
• Creates, reviews and maintains operating budgets,operating expense reconciliation,and estimates.
• Assists with communication between ownership and the organization.
• Oversees accounts payable and collections.
• Oversee tenant improvement and capital improvement projects.
• Provide value engineering and value enhancement insight to the properties.
• Negotiates and awards service contracts, supervises and directs the daily activities of building engineers.
• Produce accurate, detailed monthly property owner reports in a timely manner.
• Interacts with leasing and brokerage to ensure objectives are met.
• Performmulti-property site inspections toensure curb appeal and quality control.
• Implementation and management of preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversite of parking operations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum offive (5) years of experience inproperty management with demonstrated increase in responsibility and results. Previous experience with high-rise buildings preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or a related field preferred.
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) or Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, motivational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient withMicrosoft Office Suite applications.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including elevators (freight and passenger), chillers, coiling towers, boilers, fire-life-safety systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Understanding of building structures and required maintenance.
• Understanding of financial statements and reports.
• Solid understanding of various types of commercial leases and insurance.
• Knowledge of lease clauses and their interpretation.
• Property Management software experience a plus (Yardi, MRI etc.)

Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

We are Friedman Real Estate

Friedman Real Estate is a full-service real estate company and has been serving our clients for over 30 years! We do business in over 20 states and are proudly one of the Midwest's largest commercial real estate organizations. We offer a full range of services that include: multi-family management, commercial brokerage, property and asset management, investment and loan sale advisory, space planning and design, construction and project management, graphic design and marketing in addition to a vast array of advisory services.

We manage more than 140 commercial properties encompassing more than 16M SF and more than 20,000 apartment homes throughout the United States. Our brokerage team has over 800 current listings with $10 billion in closed transactions.

Awarded as one of Crain’s Coolest Places to work at, Metro Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for, and recognized as a Detroit Free Presses Top Workplace.

We Value Our Employees

We enjoymaking our employee’s feel valued, and our competitive compensation and full benefit packages show it! We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans, Delta Dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), over three weeks of vacation time, 10 paid holidays, and many other benefits.

We Have Friedman Fun

• Friedman Swag
• Wellness activities
• Continuing education reimbursement benefits
• Referral bonuses for new employees and new business
• Charitable activities that give back to our communities
• Recognition program to celebrate the successes all year long
• Training seminars for leadership and professional development
• Employee activities planned throughout the year: such as BBQ’s, holiday parties, frozen yogurt Fridays