General Manager

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is looking for a General Manager to oversee operational and financial activities for large property portfolios. Located onsite in Chicago, IL, this role involves supervising employees, coordinating daily activities, and responding to tenant needs.

The ideal candidate will also act as the primary contact with property owners, develop budgets, and prepare legal notices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate team's daily activities and manage schedules.
• Respond to high profile tenant needs and issues.
• Act as primary contact with property owners.
• Develop and control annual budgets.
• Prepare and approve required legal notices.

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE General Manager, you will be responsible for supervising the team responsible for all operational and financial activities of large portfolios of properties.

This job is part of the Property Management job function. They are responsible for operating buildings on behalf of a client or group.

The role is onsite in Chicago, IL USA.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross‑train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Respond to high profile tenant needs and issues.
• Act as primary contact with property owners, serving as owner representative to ensure that objectives are being met. Prepare and deliver timely, accurate and complete reports.
• Develop and control annual budgets for large operating and capital expenses. Forecast complex management plans and prepare monthly performance reports, explaining variances.
• Help create advanced programs that will assist the property with emergency recoveries.
• Prepare and approve all required legal notices. Recommend and coordinate legal action as necessary.
• Review tenant rent and common area maintenance recovery charges to ensure payment is on time.