Senior Property Administrator (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Chicago seeks a Senior Property Administrator (CRE) to support the Property Management Team with professional handling of tenant issues, lease administration, and reporting. You will handle invoicing, bid preparation, and ensure contract compliance across multiple properties.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment, coordinating meetings and monthly

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent; must have a Bachelor Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative support, including phone support, typing reports, filing and distribution of correspondence.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings/special events, as requested.
• Assist in lease administration activities, including tenant contacts and insurance information; generate reports.
• Prepare and coordinate bid proposals, service contracts and approved invoices.
• Assist in bidding process and assist Property Manager(s) in their efforts to ensure compliance with Cushman & Wakefield’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare and code invoices for Property Manager’s approval.
• Ensure office is stocked with office supplies and other required items to maintain the office.
• Monitor and maintain the property maintenance work order system and prepare monthly reports for Property Manager on status of tenant work orders.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reports as well as annual budget preparation.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Customer Focus

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title Senior Property Administrator (CRE)

Job Description Summary Performs the administrative functions of the Property Management Team assuring a high level of professionalism in property issues, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant requests or concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full administrative support, including phone support, typing reports, filing and distribution of correspondence
• Schedule and coordinate meetings/special events, as requested
• Assist in lease administration activities, including tenant contacts and insurance information; generate reports
• Prepare and coordinate bid proposals, service contracts and approved invoices.
• Assist in bidding process and assist Property Manager(s) in their efforts to ensure compliance with C&W’s policies and procedures
• Prepare and code invoices for Property Manager’s approval
• Ensure office is stocked with office supplies and other required items to maintain the office
• Ensure prompt and accurate completion of contract and certificates of insurance information in contract administration software
• Track and file contracts and insurance certificates; maintain follow-up system for expirations
• Monitor and maintain the property maintenance work order system and prepare monthly reports for Property Manager on status of tenant work orders
• Maintain the property purchase order system
• Maintain lease and contract files, as well as other files located within the property management office
• Promote and foster positive relationships with tenants and clients and track service calls as required
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reports as well as annual budget preparation
• Process management and maintenance staff hours, tenant bill back invoices through accounting, expense reports, monthly meter readings of properties, and check requests for review and approval

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Customer Focus (internal and external)
• Organization Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative
• Multi-tasking

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

High school diploma/GED equivalent; must have a Bachelor Degree

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

Customer service experience preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to give and take direction and to interface with decision makers in a professional manner and maintain confidential information

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.

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.

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, the company 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.

• 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 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.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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: $27.79 - $32.692307.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.