Commercial Property Manager - Multi-State

Legacy Commercial Property

Grandview (MO)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Legacy Commercial Property is seeking a hands-on Commercial Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of about 55 retail properties across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. This field-based role requires 50-70% overnight travel and time on-site visiting properties.

You will be resourceful, organized, and comfortable talking to tenants, solving problems, and inspecting properties, including roofs when needed. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
Commercial property management experience required
Experience managing retail or mixed-use properties preferred
Leasing or sales experience a plus
Knowledge of commercial lease terms and property operations

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain tenant relationships to understand business needs
Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements for each property
Manage third-party vendor relationships for maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and other services
Oversee bid process and vendor selection for services and improvements
Schedule and confirm required annual inspections and tests
Respond to emergencies and all municipality violations or requests
Provide property condition reports and inspection documentation to Regional VP
Manage property operating budgets and recommend capital expenditures
Create plans for occupied and vacant units regarding utilities and winterization
Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and provide documentation to corporate office
Develop positive relationships with civic leaders and utility companies
Maintain leasing pipeline records and support leasing opportunities

Skills

Property management

Vendor management

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Leasing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Property management software

Job description

About Us

Legacy Commercial Property is a rapidly growing, full-service commercial real estate company specializing in leasing, acquisitions, development, construction and property management of retail centers. The Company portfolio consists of 700+ retail properties and over 6M square feet spread across 20+ states. The national footprint allows retail tenant partners and Highland Venture brands to leverage multiple properties to fulfil their expansion needs, and the Legacy development team assists partners in locating and developing new sites. Legacy is focused on growing the commercial real estate portfolio through the strategic acquisition of retail and office space.

Commercial Property Manager

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Regional Vice President

Location: Kansas | Missouri | Illinois

About Us

Legacy Commercial Property is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee and is part of Highland Ventures, a family-owned management company focused on strategically developing and operating businesses centered around the company's real estate portfolio.

Other Highland Ventures Brands Include

Hoogland Restaurant Group - The largest franchisee and operator of more than 125 Marco's Pizza franchises.
Highland Pure Water & Ice - Self-service ice and water kiosks located in parking lots of the real estate portfolio.
Intune Physical Therapy - New physical therapy platform being built and expanded.

Role Summary

Are you the person who likes to get out in the field, talk to tenants, solve problems, and figure out what needs to happen next?

We're looking for a hands-on Commercial Property Manager to help oversee a portfolio of approximately 55 retail properties across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. This is a field-based position with approximately 50-70% overnight travel required. You must be comfortable spending significant time on the road and visiting properties throughout the territory. On your non-travel days you will work from your home office.

You need to be resourceful, organized, comfortable talking to people, willing to learn, and willing to roll up your sleeves when something needs to get done and potentially climbing on the roof or elsewhere to inspect our property.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

Establish and maintain positive relationships with tenants to understand their business and operational needs
Coordinate and manage all repairs, general maintenance, and capital improvements for each property
Manage third-party vendor relationships for maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and other services
Oversee bid process and vendor selection for all recurring services, repairs, and capital improvements
Schedule and confirm required annual inspections and tests
Respond to emergency situations and all municipality violations or requests

Asset Management

Provide regular property condition reports and inspection documentation to Regional Vice President
Manage property operating budgets and recommend capital expenditures including roof replacement, parking lot improvements, and signage updates
Create comprehensive plans for occupied and vacant units regarding utilities, winterization, and marketability
Conduct move-in/move-out inspections and provide documentation to corporate office

Tenant Relations & Administration

Act as primary liaison for tenant concerns, requests, and operational issues
Manage lease administration including rent collection and monitoring landlord lease rights
Serve as owner representative during tenant buildouts and coordinate with contractors
Provide post-occupancy support to ensure tenant success and retention

Stakeholder Management

Develop positive relationships with civic leaders, first responders, building and health departments, and utility companies
Maintain detailed records and provide regular status updates through company systems

Leasing Opportunity

This role also offers involvement in strategic leasing across a substantial retail portfolio, partnering with the Regional Vice President on select leasing opportunities from prospect identification through lease execution
Conduct property tours, support lease negotiations, and coordinate with the Legacy construction team on tenant improvement projects and permit processes
Identify opportunities to enhance property income through tenant expansions and renewals, and maintain leasing pipeline records for leadership updates

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred
Commercial property management experience required
Experience managing retail or mixed-use properties preferred
Leasing or sales experience a plus
Knowledge of commercial lease terms and property operations

Core Competencies

Strong understanding of building systems, maintenance, and repair processes
Excellent relationship management and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple properties and vendor relationships
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Technology proficient with property management and CRM systems
Flexibility and problem-solving mindset
Knowledge of market research and basic negotiation principles

Additional Details

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Schedule & Travel

Full-time position: Monday-Friday
Occasional evening/weekend work for emergencies
Daily travel to properties required
50-70% overnight travel within territory

Physical Requirements

Field-based role with extensive property site visits
Ability to conduct property inspections and coordinate on-site activities
Ability to perform physical tasks as needed, such as moving furniture, signage, or equipment on-site

This job description outlines primary duties and requirements but is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may change with business needs.

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