Leasing Coordinator

First Washington Realty; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First Washington Realty seeks a Leasing Coordinator in Bethesda, MD to support the leasing team and drive financial analyses, annual budget prep, and market research. You will handle deal term analyses, rent rolls, and tenant communications while coordinating with brokers and asset management.

The role offers a path to junior deal-making with exposure to leasing negotiations, site plans, and quarterly reporting. Strong Excel skills and real estate fundamentals are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; finance-related preferred.
• 0–2 years of leasing or related real estate experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and urgency.
• Collaborate across teams to support leasing objectives.
• Familiarity with real estate concepts and processes; CAD/Adobe tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile and update economic deal term analyses and letters of intent.
• Review leases to assess landlord leasing potential.
• Update quarterly portfolio summaries and run lease-related reports.
• Coordinate with brokers on market data, site plans, and commissions.
• Assist with budgeting, market comps, and term research.
• Support lead-to-lease processes and training for internal stakeholders.
• Schedule meetings with Tenants, brokers, and leasing team members.
• Perform administrative duties and travel arrangements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance-related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe PDF editor

Salesforce/VTS

Job description

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Leasing Coordinator

Full Time Bethesda, MD, Bethesda, MD, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Leasing Coordinator is responsible for supporting Leasing Department and FWR's objectives, performance drivers and strategic initiatives. Additionally, the Leasing Coordinator isresponsible for preparing financial analysis, leasing analysis, preparation of project reports, budget preparation/tracking, administrative duties and coordination with various levels of department strategy initiatives. The position provides a training platform with the expectation for advancement to a junior deal-making role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for compiling and updating economic deal term analyses, letters of intent, renewal documents, pylon sign matrices, and other deal-specific documents.
• Reviews and analyzes legal documents, such as leases, to determine Landlord's ability to lease to prospective tenants.
• Updates portfolio summary sheets on a quarterly basis.
• Runs operational reports - lease profiles, sales, rent rolls, lease expiration reports, exclusives, and tenant types.
• Strategizes with dealmaker to develop target prospect tenant lists for each center based on categories not yet served by the existing tenant base.
• Assists in providing plans and property info to prospective tenants, as well as collection of tenant financial packages.
• Provides market detail about tenant growth or contraction using available resources such as CreditIntel and Placer.
• Gathers tenant financial information and provides to asset management; tracks and organizes documentation and reviews for accuracy and completeness.
• Engages with listing broker team by maintaining listing agreements, processing commission invoices, directing brokers when brochures and site plans require updates, compiling market comp data, and tracking broker invoices and payments.
• Attends industry events such as ICSC and webinars upon request.
• Assists with compilation of deal package information and quality control in Salesforce/VTS software with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prepares for annual budgeting by coordinating market comps, income summaries, project visuals, and option term research.
• Schedules meetings with tenants, brokers, and leasing team members.
• Performs administrative functions such as expense reimbursements and travel bookings.
• Collaborates with marketing and leasing teams to assist in tenant outreach, providing tenants with information highlighting the features of the trade area, market, and space in order to convince prospective tenants.
• Manages the lead-to-lease platform, including training and data support for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates with the leasing team on special projects; development includes assisting with renewals, assignments, and learning FWR negotiation points.
• Works with third-party landlord brokers, including tracking status of brokerage agreements.
• Monitors periodicals and book ordering to ensure proper recording.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a finance-related field required.
• 0-2 years of experience in leasing or related real estate discipline.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once with a high rate of accuracy and sense of urgency.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members.
• Strong analytical skills, highly proficient in Excel and able to create and manipulate financial investment analysis using that tool
• Familiar with a variety of real estate industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Familiar with Auto-CAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PDF editor.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use of a computer screen for extensive periods of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary.
• May require the ability to remain in a stationary position

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

First Washington Realty is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.