Commercial Property Manager

The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)

401(k) with company match

Vacation time and holidays

Sick time

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Inland Real Estate Group, LLC seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail and shopping center properties. You will drive financial performance, operations, and asset condition, collaborating with tenants, vendors, accounting, leasing and senior management.

Key duties include budgeting, variance analysis, inspections, risk management, and coordinating tenant improvements while maintaining strong tenant relationships and timely collections.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial property management experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of retail properties and/or shopping centers.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, capital improvement projects, and property operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial and operational performance of assigned retail properties.
• Develop and administer annual operating budgets and monitor performance against budget goals.
• Prepare monthly budget variance reports and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure assets are maintained to the highest standards.
• Identify and mitigate safety, risk management, and liability concerns.
• Manage vendor relationships, review performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and operational needs.
• Monitor tenant accounts receivable and actively support collection efforts and dispute resolution.
• Report collection activity and property performance metrics to senior management.
• Oversee tenant improvement allowances and coordinate tenant construction activities.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on property promotions, events, and signage initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with lease terms, operational agreements, maintenance responsibilities, corporate policies, and government regulations.

Skills

Commercial property management

Retail property portfolio

Budgeting & financial reporting

Communication & organization

Travel readiness

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of retail and shopping center properties. In this role, you will be responsible for the financial performance, operational excellence, and physical condition of assigned assets. The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven professional with strong commercial property management experience and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with tenants, vendors, property accounting, leasing, and senior management to maximize property value, enhance tenant satisfaction, and achieve financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial and operational performance of assigned retail properties.


• Develop and administer annual operating budgets and monitor performance against budget goals.


• Prepare monthly budget variance reports and provide recommendations to improve performance.


• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure assets are maintained to the highest standards.


• Identify and mitigate safety, risk management, and liability concerns.


• Manage vendor relationships, review performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality service delivery.


• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships by responding to questions, concerns, and operational needs.


• Monitor tenant accounts receivable and actively support collection efforts and dispute resolution.


• Report collection activity and property performance metrics to senior management.


• Oversee tenant improvement allowances and coordinate tenant construction activities.


• Collaborate with marketing teams on property promotions, events, and signage initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with lease terms, operational agreements, maintenance responsibilities, corporate policies, and government regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial property management experience.


• Prior experience managing a portfolio of retail properties and/or shopping centers preferred.


• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, capital improvement projects, and property operations.


• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.


• Ability to build strong relationships with tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.


• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

What You'll Bring

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on maximizing Net Operating Income (NOI).


• A customer-service mindset and commitment to tenant satisfaction.


• Proven ability to manage complex commercial real estate operations.


• Attention to detail, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Annual Base Salary Range: $97,589 - $124,426. This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus program.

Inland offers a competitive range of benefitsfor eligible Full-time employees:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)


• Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match


• Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year


• Sick time


• Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary


• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.

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