Property Manager

Vaco; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Property Manager for a contract position to oversee a premier mixed-use commercial asset in Los Angeles. You will lead tenant relations, financial performance, and a multidisciplinary operations team to deliver outstanding asset performance.

The role requires 5+ years of commercial PM experience, budgeting, CAM reconciliations, and strong leadership. You will partner with asset management and leasing teams to drive occupancy, maintenance, and tenant satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CPM, RPA, or similar professional designation preferred or in progress.
• 5+ years of commercial property management experience.
• Experience with retail, mixed-use, office, or high-profile assets.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with property management, financial, and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of property management professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of a premier commercial property.
• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital plans.
• Manage tenant relations, renewals, relocations, and occupancy planning.
• Coordinate with leasing, accounting, construction, marketing, legal, and facilities teams.
• Monitor financial performance, CAM, and vendor expenditures.

Skills

Team leadership

Tenant relations

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPM/RPA or similar

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Property Manager - Contract Position

About the Opportunity

A well-established real estate investment and development organization is seeking a Property Manager to oversee operations, financial performance, tenant relations, and team leadership for a premier mixed-use commercial asset. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to partner closely with asset management leadership while driving operational excellence across a dynamic portfolio that includes retail, office, and experiential components.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong financial acumen, commercial property management expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional tenant experiences.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of property management professionals
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance coaching
• Partner closely with leasing, accounting, construction, marketing, legal, and facilities teams
• Coordinate staffing coverage, scheduling, and operational support

Property Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a premier commercial property
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and maintenance programs
• Ensure assets are maintained in first-class condition
• Collaborate with engineering and facilities teams to support building systems and preventative maintenance initiatives
• Support emergency preparedness planning and operational compliance efforts
• Conduct regular property inspections and recommend capital improvements

Financial Management

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital plans
• Monitor revenue, expenses, financial performance, and variance reporting
• Oversee accounts receivable and tenant collections
• Review monthly financial statements and operating reports
• Manage annual CAM budgets, reconciliations, and tenant recoveries
• Approve invoices and monitor vendor expenditures
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve asset performance

Tenant & Client Relations

• Build strong relationships with tenants and serve as a primary point of contact
• Support lease administration, rent adjustments, and compliance matters
• Assist with tenant renewals, expansions, relocations, and occupancy planning
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and tenant improvement projects
• Partner with ownership and asset management teams to ensure a best-in-class tenant experience

Capital Projects & Improvements

• Collaborate with construction and development teams on tenant and building improvement projects
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and completion schedules
• Support space planning, build-outs, and occupancy readiness initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• CPM, RPA, or similar professional designation preferred or in progress
• 5+ years of commercial property management experience
• Experience managing retail, mixed-use, office, or high-profile commercial assets
• Strong understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with property management, financial, and reporting systems

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-profile commercial asset with strong visibility
• Opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership and asset management
• Blend of operations, financial management, tenant relations, and strategic planning
• Collaborative culture with significant growth potential
• Ability to make a tangible impact on asset performance and tenant satisfaction

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.