Property Administrator (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York is seeking a Property Administrator to support the Property Management Team with tenant communications, contract administration, and reporting. The role requires coordinating meetings, processing invoices, and maintaining lease and contract records with professionalism.

The position involves handling maintenance work orders, budgeting support, and daily office operations while upholding confidentiality and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service or administrative support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support including phones, typing reports, and filing.
• Coordinate meetings and special events; assist in lease administration and reporting.
• Assist in bidding processes, prepare invoices, and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain office supplies, contract and insurance certificate files, and follow up on expirations.
• Track maintenance work orders and prepare monthly status reports for Property Manager.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job TitleProperty Administrator (CRE)Job Description SummaryPerforms the administrative functions of the Property Management Team assuring a high level of professionalism in property issues, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant requests or concerns.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay be responsible for one or more of the following:Provide full administrative support, including phone support, typing reports, filing and distribution of correspondenceSchedule and coordinate meetings/special events, as requestedAssist in lease administration activities, including tenant contacts and insurance information; generate reportsPrepare and coordinate bid proposals, service contracts and approved invoices.Assist in bidding process and assist Property Manager(s) in their efforts to ensure compliance with C&W’s policies and proceduresPrepare and code invoices for Property Manager’s approvalEnsure office is stocked with office supplies and other required items to maintain the office Ensure prompt and accurate completion of contract and certificates of insurance information in contract administration softwareTrack and file contracts and insurance certificates; maintain follow-up system for expirationsMonitor and maintain the property maintenance work order system and prepare monthly reports for Property Manager on status of tenant work ordersMaintain the property purchase order systemMaintain lease and contract files, as well as other files located within the property management officePromote and foster positive relationships with tenants and clients and track service calls as requiredAssist with monthly and quarterly management reports as well as annual budget preparationProcess management and maintenance staff hours, tenant bill back invoices through accounting, expense reports, monthly meter readings of properties, and check requests for review and approvalKEY COMPETENCIES1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)2. Customer Focus (internal and external)3. Organization Skills4. Interpersonal Skills5. Initiative6. Multi-taskingIMPORTANT EDUCATIONHigh school diploma/GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferredIMPORTANT EXPERIENCECustomer service experience preferredADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to give and take direction and to interface with decision makers in a professional manner and maintain confidential informationWORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operates office machinery.Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $28.61 - $33.653846Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”