Property Manager

Digital Realty Trust, L.P.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty Trust, L.P. in Ashburn, Virginia is looking for a Property Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of their data center facility. This role involves financial oversight, team leadership, and relationship management with customers and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have extensive property management experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. Join a leader in global data center solutions for a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of related experience in property management.
• Strong understanding of financial terms and principles.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems.
• Experience with tenant improvement and construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, budgeting, and control of expenditures.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Coordinate with Property Management and Technical Operation Teams.
• Perform regular property inspections and make recommendations.
• Supervise and manage team members for exceptional performance.

Skills

Property management experience

Leadership skills

Problem solving skills

Financial analysis

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or Finance

Job description

Position Title: Property Manager

Your role

This highly visible role offers you the opportunity to take ownership of the overall management and maintenance for Digital Realty’s property. As Property Manager, you will enjoy working independently yet within a dynamic and supportive management structure, where you will oversee a staff of direct reports and make your mark on the operations of data center facility by leveraging your property management, leadership and problem solving skills. If you’re a self-driven property management professional eager to join a leading global data center solutions provider with an excellent industry track record and tremendous potential for continuous, ongoing growth, we look forward to hearing from you.

What you’ll do

As the Property Manager, you will be responsible for all financial aspects and the overall management and maintenance of the building, including a robust mechanical and electrical infrastructure that was built specifically for our customer. More specifically, you will:

• Oversee and be responsible for the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• Manage the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports, and variance reports.
• Supervise the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, including collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, tune-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
• Oversee the compliance of all customer lease agreements to ensure all obligations of the Landlord and Customer are being met.
• Respond to customer requests and needs and coordinate with the Property Management and Technical Operation Teams to solve the issues.
• Maintain strong relationship with customers.
• Oversee the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of request for proposals and service agreements; monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met; supervise scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers.
• Perform property inspections on a regular basis; make recommendations to maintain/enhance the asset.
• Maintain a strong relationship with the Asset Manager and Technical Operations Team for the portfolio to ensure that all corporate objectives are being met.
• Supervise and manage team members to ensure exceptional performance is being achieved.
• Set and attain performance goals.
• Responsible for the development, coaching, and counseling of the team members.

What you’ll need

The ideal candidate for this role will either have extensive experience as a property manager or some experience in property management combined with data center experience as well. Additionally, in order to be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Real Estate, or Finance, or the comparable experience.
• Four to seven years of related experience.
• A strong understanding of financial terms and principals and the ability to analyze and conduct complex financial and business decisions.
• The ability to effectively resolve situations or complaints from customers, employees, or management.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of common terms and components related to HVAC and electrical infrastructure (including primary and back-up systems).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, with the capability to create complex financial and business related documents.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
• A proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Experience with acquisitions and implementing / creating new systems and procedures would be a strong plus. Tenant improvement and construction experience is also preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel for training and orientation purposes.