Senior Property Portfolio Manager & Lease Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield; Saint Louis (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in California is seeking a Property Manager to lead the Property Management staff and oversee a large portfolio, acting as the main liaison with third‑party relationships and ensuring accurate lease administration and reporting. This role emphasizes leadership, budget management, and strong communication.

CPM, RPA, or CSM designations and a real estate license are preferred. Occasional travel between properties is expected, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of real estate property management or related experience.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process.
• Possess real estate license.
• Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and delegate.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors.
• Experience in the development and implementation of programs to drive out cost inefficiencies preferred, CMMS/Work Order Management experience preferred, and Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all lease administration duties.
• Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.
• Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management.
• Develop comprehensive annual inspection process for properties; complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual inspections as required for a specific asset, C&W’s best practices, and/or client requirements.
• Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee the completion of CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process.
• Bid, negotiate, and manage conformity with vendor contracts in accordance with C&W’s contract requirements or client requirements.
• Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software.
• Maintain interface with third-party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance, including preparation of accurate and timely reporting.
• Coordinate and oversee on behalf of client, all tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of all construction work at property.
• Participate in leasing and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between leasing and property management team members in order to achieve client’s goals and objectives.
• Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in California is seeking a Property Manager to lead the Property Management staff and oversee a large portfolio, acting as the main liaison with third‑party relationships and ensuring accurate lease administration and reporting. This role emphasizes leadership, budget management, and strong communication.

CPM, RPA, or CSM designations and a real estate license are preferred. Occasional travel between properties is expected, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits