Property Manager, CRE – Lease & Operations Leader

Cushman & Wakefield; Georgia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) to oversee property portfolios, lease administration, and client relations. The role requires coordinating staff, budgets, inspections, and vendor contracts to align with client goals.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in real estate property management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional designations. Strong finance, operations knowledge, and leadership experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business or related discipline.
• 3+ years of real estate property management 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.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) to oversee property portfolios, lease administration, and client relations. The role requires coordinating staff, budgets, inspections, and vendor contracts to align with client goals.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in real estate property management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and professional designations. Strong finance, operations knowledge, and leadership experience are essential for success.