Senior Property Manager (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Property Manager to lead the Property Management staff and oversee a significant portfolio. The role requires directing operations, budgeting, reporting, and maintaining strong client and vendor relationships.

The candidate will ensure contract compliance, lead project oversight, and drive efficient property operations across multiple sites. Strong leadership and finance knowledge are essential, with relevant PM certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related discipline preferred.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation strongly valued.
• Possess real estate license.
• 5+ years of real estate property management experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• Ability to manage a team of professionals and vendors.
• Experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial leases and/or contract language.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business.
• Provide overall property management leadership through policy and program development and strategy.
• Lead Property Management staff and promote career paths for professionals.
• Monitor budget variances and ensure smooth cash recovery processes.
• Oversee billing, invoices, and cash disbursements; manage cash flow with PM.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes, and regulatory directives; reporting to owners.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Customer Focus

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management Skills

Financial Acumen

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• Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process• Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds• Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash• Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement• Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead• 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 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: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00Cushman & 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”