Strategic Property Manager, CRE (Lease & Ops)

Cushman & Wakefield; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) in Los Angeles to oversee the management of a property or portfolio for a client. You will lead lease administration, budgeting, and inspection programs, while coordinating with owners, accounting, and vendors.

The role requires 3+ years of property management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and professional designations or licensing where applicable. Strong finance, compliance, and team leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

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 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 Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Leadership Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Time Management

Customer/Client Focus

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

3+ years of real estate property management

CPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in process

Possess real estate license

Strong knowledge of MS Office

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Property Manager (CRE) in Los Angeles to oversee the management of a property or portfolio for a client. You will lead lease administration, budgeting, and inspection programs, while coordinating with owners, accounting, and vendors.

The role requires 3+ years of property management experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and professional designations or licensing where applicable. Strong finance, compliance, and team leadership skills are essential.