Senior Property Manager (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Columbia, MD is seeking a Senior Property Manager (CRE) to lead the Property Management staff and oversee a significant portfolio. You will serve as the point person for third-party relationships and ensure contract compliance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial acumen, tenant relations, and vendor management, with a focus on building operations, reporting, and coordination with the Construction Manager on projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years real estate property management or related experience.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation preferred.
• Real estate license required.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• Experience managing a team of professionals and vendors.
• Experience negotiating commercial leases and/or contract language.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and lead property management activities.
• Provide leadership and policy interpretation for property management strategy.
• Oversee reporting and ensure contract compliance with owners.
• Manage tenant relations and conduct regular property inspections.
• Coordinate construction projects with the Construction Manager and approve related invoices.
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies, codes, and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Time Management

Financial Acumen

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job TitleSenior Property Manager (CRE)Job Description SummaryResponsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationshipsJob DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business• Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy• Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals• Oversee preparation of reports, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement• Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting• Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction• Perform regular property inspections with staff• Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directivesKEY COMPETENCIES1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)2. Customer Focus3. Problem Solving/Analysis4. Leadership Skills5. Teamwork Orientation6. Time Management Skills7. Financial AcumenIMPORTANT EDUCATION• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferredIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE• 5+ years of real estate property management or related experienceMedical Health Care Property Management experienceADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation• Possess real estate license• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations• Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates• 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 SuiteWORK ENVIRONMENTThis 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 DEMANDSThe 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 operate office machinery.OTHER DUTIESThis 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: $ 97,750.00 - $115,000.00Cushman & 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.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”