Property Manager (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,500 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is looking for a Property Manager (CRE) in Chicago to oversee the management of properties and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include leading property staff, monitoring collections, and managing vendor contracts.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of commercial real estate experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. This role requires strong leadership skills and financial acumen, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process.
• Possess a real estate license.

Responsibilities

• Manage property and fulfill obligations under management agreement.
• Ensure compliance with property management policies and procedures.
• Oversee tenant and building construction work.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Problem Solving

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Property Manager ( CRE )

Job Description Summary

Responsible 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 Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for 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.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
2. Problem Solving/Analysis
3. Leadership Skills
4. Teamwork Orientation
5. Time Management Skills; Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)
6. Financial Acumen

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

3+ years of Commercial Real Estate.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This 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 DEMANDS

The 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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: $110,500.00 - $130,000.00.

EEO STATEMENT

Cushman & 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.