Senior Property Manager: Strategy, Operations & Leasing

Newmark; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark seeks an experienced Property Operations leader in Columbus, OH to oversee owner relationships, budgeting, and portfolio performance. You will assist senior management in defining goals, manage service vendors, and ensure owners achieve maximum asset value.

The role requires a strong background in leasing and construction management, plus credentials (RPA/CCIM/CPM) and a real estate license where applicable. You will direct on-site teams and drive continuous improvement across properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• RPA and CCIM or CPM certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in property operations.
• Knowledge in all aspects of business including leasing and construction management.
• Must have been responsible for a portfolio of three or more projects with direct reports.
• A valid real estate license is required in states where work is performed.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Assist in solidifying positive relationship with owner by being proactive and responsive to owners’ needs and requests.
• Assist senior management in understanding and working with the client to determine the goals and objective for the performance of the real estate assets. Assist Vice President and Portfolio Manager in developing and implementing recommendations to position the property to achieve the highest value consistent with the owner’s objective.
• Prepare and report information in a timely fashion to designated staff as set forth by Newmark and the property owners.
• Create and develop upgrades to services being provided by the company in an effort to exceed client expectations.
• Develop and implement staffing plans and job descriptions as required for assigned sites and promote continuous education for all on-site personnel.
• Bottom line responsibility for the preparation, presentation and content of the annual operating budget and monthly financial reporting package.
• Responsible for the final review and approval all annual lease reconciliation and estimates.
• Establish goals and objectives for the performance of the on-site staff in meeting set goals and objectives in a timely and efficient manner. Prepare employee evaluations and make promotion and compensation recommendations.
• Develop a resource plan with overall accountability for delivering a completed project, meeting customer requirements, within set budgets and schedules.
• Prepare lease abstracts and, in some cases, may have final approval authority of all lease abstracts and final document output.
• Review specifications prepared for service contracts. Responsible for selection and final award of contract services, vendor negotiation of service agreements and the overall monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreement.
• Review and approval of payables and receivables as prepared at the site level.
• Review and supervise all accounting output as prepared by the accounting department as required by the property.
• Weekly visits to sites to review policies and procedures, personnel performance, and approving invoices requiring signature. Quarterly inspections of all properties contained within the portfolio.
• Responsible for short- and long-range planning for all properties assigned.
• Ensure that all fire, life safety and other safety programs are established and followed in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Act.
• Maintain a positive image in performing daily work both internally and externally.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Owner relationship

Budgeting

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

RPA and CCIM or CPM certification

Job description

Newmark seeks an experienced Property Operations leader in Columbus, OH to oversee owner relationships, budgeting, and portfolio performance. You will assist senior management in defining goals, manage service vendors, and ensure owners achieve maximum asset value.

The role requires a strong background in leasing and construction management, plus credentials (RPA/CCIM/CPM) and a real estate license where applicable. You will direct on-site teams and drive continuous improvement across properties.