Property Manager - Commercial Real Estate (CRE)

CRE Finance Council; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Providence, RI is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) to oversee lease administration, budgeting, vendor contracts, and client relationships across property portfolios. The role emphasizes coordinating construction, ensuring compliance, and leading property staff.

Requires 3+ years in real estate property management, a Bachelor's, and professional designations (CPM/RPA/CSM) or in progress; real estate license; advanced MS Office; strong financial acumen and leadership.

Qualifications

• 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 analyze, prioritize, and delegate.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors; Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language

Responsibilities

• Manage all lease administration duties.
• Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.
• Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Develop 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 requirements
• Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee the completion of CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process
• Bid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts in accordance with C&W’s contract requirements or client requirements
• Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software
• Maintain interface with third-party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely reporting
• Coordinate and oversee on behalf of client, all tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of all construction work at property
• Participate 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 objectives
• Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and 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

Real estate license

CPM/RPA/CSM designation or in process

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Providence, RI is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) to oversee lease administration, budgeting, vendor contracts, and client relationships across property portfolios. The role emphasizes coordinating construction, ensuring compliance, and leading property staff.

Requires 3+ years in real estate property management, a Bachelor's, and professional designations (CPM/RPA/CSM) or in progress; real estate license; advanced MS Office; strong financial acumen and leadership.