Strategic Property Manager: NOI & Operations Lead

Socket.dev; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties. You will drive financial performance, budgeting, leasing compliance, and CapEx planning while ensuring risk controls and tenant satisfaction.

The role requires strong financial acumen, multi-state compliance knowledge, and leadership to coordinate with asset management, leasing, accounting, and on-site staff. This position is on-site in West Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of property management experience with commercial and/or mixed-use portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and NOI analysis.
• Experience with lease administration, CAM reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of multi-state regulatory and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own property-level financial performance and manage operating budgets.
• Monitor income, expenses, variances, and forecasts; address underperformance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising asset quality.
• Lead CapEx planning, vendor selection, scheduling, and quality control.
• Oversee lease compliance, rent escalations, reconciliations, and recoveries.
• Manage vendor contracts, bids, and ensure contract compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and safety protocols.
• Provide leadership to on-site staff and align with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Property management

Budgeting

Forecasting

NOI analysis

Lease administration

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Property management software

Financial reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a diversified portfolio of commercial and residential properties. You will drive financial performance, budgeting, leasing compliance, and CapEx planning while ensuring risk controls and tenant satisfaction.

The role requires strong financial acumen, multi-state compliance knowledge, and leadership to coordinate with asset management, leasing, accounting, and on-site staff. This position is on-site in West Des Moines, IA.