Director of Property Management

Ascendo Resources; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stable ownership platform

Opportunities for mentorship and leadership

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Florida is seeking an experienced Director of Property Management to oversee property management operations across a multi-state portfolio. The role includes leading a team of Property Managers, optimizing tenant performance, and ensuring operational standards are met. Candidates should have over 10 years of property management experience and proficiency in management software such as Yardi and MRI. This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to shape a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property management experience, preferably industrial and/or office.
• Experience overseeing multiple Property Managers or regional property teams.
• Strong background in budgeting, CAM reconciliations, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Property Managers for asset operations.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure quality.
• Oversee vendor selection, performance, and contract compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Property management systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AVID

Microsoft Office

Job description

A privately held commercial real estate owner/operator is seeking an experienced Director of Property Management to lead property management operations across a multi-state industrial and commercial portfolio. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing multiple Property Managers, driving consistent operational standards, and optimizing financial and tenant performance across all assets.

The ideal candidate brings deep commercial property management expertise, a proven ability to lead teams, and strong financial and operational acumen within institutional-quality real estate portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of Property Managers responsible for day-to-day asset operations.
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and support professional development.
• Participate in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and workforce planning.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex operational, tenant, or personnel matters.
• Provide strategic oversight of property operations to ensure assets meet or exceed budgeted financial results.
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and procedures across the portfolio.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to maintain quality, safety, and appearance.
• Partner with internal teams to support leasing activity, renewals, expansions, and tenant improvements.
• Oversee annual operating budgets, capital plans, and CAM reconciliations.
• Review financial reporting, variance analyses, and expense controls.
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure timely billing, collections, and accurate reconciliations.
• Drive cost efficiencies while maintaining service quality and asset value.
• Maintain strong relationships with tenants and key stakeholders.
• Address and resolve escalated tenant concerns and service issues.
• Support tenant retention strategies and long-term occupancy goals.

Vendor, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee vendor selection, performance, and contract compliance.
• Ensure compliance with leases, internal policies, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor risk management, safety programs, and insurance requirements across the portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial property management experience (industrial and/or office strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple Property Managers or regional property teams.
• Strong background in budgeting, CAM reconciliations, lease administration, and vendor management.
• Proficiency with property management systems such as Yardi, MRI, AVID, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between properties (up to ~50% of the work week).
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPM and/or RPA designation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed or multi-state portfolios.

Why This Opportunity

• Senior leadership role with direct influence over portfolio performance.
• Stable ownership platform with a long-term asset management approach.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and scope of responsibility.
• Opportunity to build, mentor, and lead a high-performing property management team.