Property Manager

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Life and disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Tishman Speyer's CME Center in Chicago seeks a Property Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional service and lasting client relationships. You will lead management and maintenance teams, coordinate space tours, and support budget and capital planning.

The role requires 4–8 years in real estate or hospitality, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Onsite presence is required; a discretionary annual bonus and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (hospitality or real estate preferred).
• 4–8 years of experience in real estate or hotel industry.
• Financial management including costs, budgets and arrears.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead property management and maintenance teams to deliver a best-in-class, customer-focused experience.
• Review lease proposals and coordinate space tours for prospective customers.
• Develop annual operating budget and capital plan; present to stakeholders.
• Oversee third‑party maintenance contractors and project costs.
• Foster long-term customer relationships and community atmosphere.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Financial management

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or real estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities. As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed‑use campuses. We create state‑of‑the‑art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset‑wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio. Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 576 properties, totaling 233 million square feet, with a combined value of over $131 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $65 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as New York City’s Rockefeller Center, São Paulo's Torre Norte, The Springs in Shanghai, Paris Bourse in Paris and Frankfurt’s OpernTurm and TaunusTurm.

The Position

The Property Manager will report to the General Manager and be based in our Class A property, CME Center, in Chicago. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations for the building, with the goal of providing the highest quality service experience to establish and foster long‑term customer relationships. The successful candidate will be organized, have an eye for detail and a passion for customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Hospitality / Leadership: Lead the Property Management support and Maintenance teams to provide a best in class customer‑focused experience throughout the property. Maintain customer relationships including, hospitality, and traditional operations management. Understand customer business needs and leverage our platform to solve their real estate challenges. Review lease proposals and facilitate space tours for prospective customers. Coordinate unique ZO. event programming with a focus on creating and maintaining a community atmosphere. Assist the General Manager to drive overall amenity engagement. Lead a cross‑functional team to ensure all corporate objectives, policies and standards are met. Develop direct reports through mentoring. Identify growth potential and set objectives to achieve career advancement. Operations: Develop the annual operating budget and capital plan, and present to internal stakeholders and partners. Financial reporting for profit and loss variances, quarterly reforecasting, and investor reports. Oversee management of third‑party maintenance contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Facilitate pre‑built and landlord‑built customer spaces. Supervise all base building capital and major repair and maintenance projects; track and manage finances for projects. Assist the Property Management team with projects and communication.

Qualifications

• 4 – 8 years of experience in a similar role within real estate or hotel industry
• Bachelor’s degree required (with a focus on hospitality or real estate preferred)
• Prior hospitality experience preferred
• Financial experience including costs, budgets, service contracts and arrears
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Ability to travel between floors and buildings to effectively communicate with the team and customers

Critical Competencies for Success

• Experience leading a multi‑layered team
• Takes initiative and is a proactive leader always focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Passion for working with people, creating amazing experiences, and leading with a hospitality mindset

Eager to be a part of a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment. Onsite presence is required for this position.

The base compensation range for this role is $105,000 to $120,000.

This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full‑time Tishman Speyer employees.

Equity & Inclusion

Tishman Speyer is deeply committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce which promotes different views and perspectives.

We expect our leaders and employees alike to champion diversity and inclusion practices.

Tishman Speyer has several employee affinity and interest groups that provide employees opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job‑related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Tishman Speyer is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or military status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Tishman Speyer is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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