Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager in Houston, TX, responsible for managing a property or group of properties for a client under the management agreement. You will oversee lease administration, budgets, vendor contracts, and construction projects while leading a team of property staff.

Remote work not indicated. The role requires strong communication, finance, and leadership skills, with 3+ years of real estate property management experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of real estate property management or related experience.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process.
• Possess real estate license.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• Ability to manage a team of professionals, including employees and vendors.
• Experience negotiating commercial lease/contract language.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease administration duties and monitor lease records.
• Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental directives.
• Provide leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Develop annual inspection process and conduct inspections as required.
• Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, and oversee CAM reconciliations.
• Bid, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts.
• Abstract all property leases in lease administration software.
• Coordinate with owners and accounting to ensure reporting accuracy and contract compliance.
• Oversee tenant and building construction work to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in leasing and client meetings to align goals between teams.
• Foster positive relationships with tenants and external/internal clients.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job TitleProperty ManagerJob Description SummaryResponsible for the management of a property (or group of properties) for a client and fulfilling the manager’s obligations under the terms of the property’s management agreement.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for all lease administration dutiesMonitor collections and coordinate default proceedingsEnsure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directivesProvide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance managementDevelop comprehensive annual inspection process for properties; complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual inspections as required for a specific asset, C&W’s best practices, and/or client requirementsDevelop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee the completion of CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery processBid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts in accordance with C&W’s contract requirements or client requirementsAccurately abstract all property leases in lease administration softwareMaintain interface with third-party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely reportingCoordinate and oversee on behalf of client, all tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of all construction work at propertyParticipate in leasing and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between leasing and property management team members in order to achieve client’s goals and objectivesProvide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clientsKEY COMPETENCIES1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)2. Problem Solving/Analysis3. Leadership Skills4. Teamwork Orientation5. Time Management Skills6. Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)6. Financial AcumenIMPORTANT EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferredIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE3+ years of real estate property management or related experienceADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSCPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in processPossess real estate licenseStrong knowledge of finance and building operationsAbility to analyze, prioritize, and delegateAbility to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors• Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract languageAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteWORK 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. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.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 operate 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: $ 80,750.00 - $95,000.00Cushman & 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”