Commercial Property Manager

Friedman Real Estate LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Real Estate is seeking a Commercial Property Manager for Summit Place Offices in the Milwaukee area to oversee daily operations, finance, and tenant relations. This hands-on role requires proactive management of on-site teams and coordination with ownership.

You will manage budgets, CAM, rent collections, and reporting, while ensuring safety, building systems performance, and high tenant satisfaction in a dynamic urban environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of commercial property management with progressive responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life safety).
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and on-site maintenance teams.
• Solid understanding of commercial leases, CAM/operating expenses, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, facility management, and tenant relations for the assigned commercial asset.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, vendors, contractors, and ownership.
• Conduct routine property inspections to ensure safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and visual appeal.
• Manage work orders, preventive maintenance, and contracted building services.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, financial reports, reconciliations, and forecasting.
• Monitor rent collections, receivables, and accounts payable to ensure financial accuracy.
• Supervise on-site maintenance, security, and vendor teams as applicable.
• Coordinate tenant improvements, capital projects, and vendor bidding processes.
• Ensure all operations comply with safety standards, building systems requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Partner with leasing/brokerage teams to support tenant tours, expansions, renewals, and occupancy goals.
• Provide ownership with timely reporting, property updates, and operational recommendations.
• Maintain curb appeal and proactively address property issues to enhance the tenant experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

# Commercial Property ManagerSummit Place Office Complex - Milwaukee, WI 53214## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryReal Estate## DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Commercial Property Manager oversees the day-to-day operations, facility management, financial performance, and tenant relations for Summit Place Offices in West Allis, WI. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong tenant relationships, and ensures a best-in-class operational experience. The Property Manager serves as the primary on-site contact for tenants, vendors, and ownership.## Core Responsibilities* Oversee daily operations, facility management, and tenant relations for the assigned commercial asset.* Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, vendors, contractors, and ownership.* Conduct routine property inspections to ensure the facility remains safe, clean, efficient, and visually appealing.* Manage work orders, service requests, preventive maintenance, and contracted building services.* Prepare and manage operating budgets, financial reports, reconciliations, and forecasting.* Monitor rent collections, receivables, and accounts payable to ensure financial accuracy.* Supervise on-site maintenance, security, and vendor teams as applicable.* Coordinate tenant improvements, capital projects, and vendor bidding processes.* Ensure all operations comply with safety standards, building systems requirements, and regulatory guidelines.* Partner with leasing/brokerage teams to support tenant tours, expansions, renewals, and occupancy goals.* Provide ownership with timely reporting, property updates, and operational recommendations.* Maintain curb appeal and proactively address property issues to enhance the tenant experience.* Perform additional duties as assigned.## Qualifications & Experience* 5–7+ years of commercial property management experience with progressive responsibility.* Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire/life safety.* Experience managing vendors, contractors, and on-site maintenance teams.* Solid understanding of commercial leases, CAM/operating expenses, and financial reporting.* Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.* Comfort working in a dynamic, high-traffic urban property environment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar software preferred.* CPM or RPA designation preferred but not required.# # Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThis position operates in a professional office environment. The role may require prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and communicating via phone and email.# Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFriedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.