Property Manager (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) to manage a property or portfolio for clients under the management agreement. Responsibilities include lease administration, budget oversight, and coordinating vendor contracts.

The role requires 3+ years of property management experience, CPM/RPA/CSM in process or real estate license, and strong leadership and financial skills. Travel between properties is expected in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business/admin or related field.
• 3+ years in real estate property management or related experience.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process.
• Real estate license required or in process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lease administration duties and ensure accurate abstracting in lease systems.
• Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and agency directives.
• Provide leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Coordinate property inspections and manage operating and capital budgets.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure conformance with requirements.
• Interface with owners and accounting for timely reporting and compliance.
• Oversee tenant and building construction projects to meet client goals.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Customer Focus

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

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
• 6. Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)
• 7. Financial Acumen

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

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

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of real estate property management or related experience

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 travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, 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 use hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00

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.