Senior Property Manager, CRE & Portfolio Leadership

Cushman & Wakefield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Property Manager to oversee a significant CRE portfolio and lead the Property Management staff. You will serve as the main liaison for third‑party relationships and drive policy implementation and reporting for owner agreements.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, billing oversight, cash flow management, and ensuring lease contract compliance. Travel between properties is required; strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred
• 5+ years of real estate property management or related experience
• 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 analysing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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 directives

Skills

Communication proficiency

Customer focus

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Teamwork orientation

Time management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Senior Property Manager to oversee a significant CRE portfolio and lead the Property Management staff. You will serve as the main liaison for third‑party relationships and drive policy implementation and reporting for owner agreements.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, billing oversight, cash flow management, and ensuring lease contract compliance. Travel between properties is required; strong leadership and financial acumen are essential.