COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER/LIFE SAFTY DIRECTOR

KENWOOD MANAGEMENT COMPANY

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kenwood Management Company, founded in 1997, is a local owner and manager of a 1.4 million square foot office and industrial portfolio stretching from Baltimore to Dulles Airport. We are headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of assigned properties. Key areas of responsibility include customer relations, tenant correspondence, property operations, lease and contract administration, financial management and budgeting. A commitment to delivering superior customer service is critical.

2. Also responsible for assisting owners with lease analysis and modeling, including strong working Excel skills.

3. Coordinate, schedule, monitor all life safety testing and repairs across Kenwood’s portfolio. This will include, but not limited to, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, security cameras, backflow testing, elevator tests, phone lines, infrared scans, roof anchors, and access control systems.

LIFE SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS

· Prepare contract specifications, analyze bids and prepare service contracts for various life/safety inspection services.

· Oversee contracted services to ensure contract terms are met and services fulfilled.

· Schedule with various contractors. Coordinate all testing inspections with Property Managers and ensure tenants are notified.

· Coordinate with county officials when needed.

· Review test reports and coordinate and recommended repairs.

· Update inspection pipeline tracking in HubSpot. Track all reports to ensure that all are completed on time and per schedule.

FINANCIAL/LEASE ADMIN

· Prepare annual budget for assigned properties. Confirm accuracy of rental rates and seek proposals for proposed expense items.

· Solid knowledge of lease terms, including understanding the difference between NNN and full-service leases.

· Assist with ensuring that all lease obligations are full-filled, and deadlines are met.

· Attend management meetings to review monthly financial statements and operations. Be prepared to discuss any significant variances to the budget.

· Review and ensure accuracy of annual tenant operating expense reconciliations. In conjunction with the Controller, address any disputes raised by tenants.

· Review and approve invoices for assigned projects.

· Generate excel spreadsheets to compare various lease alternatives

· Assist owners with acquisition modeling and analysis.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

· Exhibit superior customer service skills.

· Proactively meet with tenants regularly to ensure a high level of tenant satisfaction.

· Assist with addressing and correcting any issues raised by tenants.

· Follow up with tenants to ensure a high satisfaction level.

DESIRED COMPETERNCY, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

· 2-5 years property management experience

· Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures.

· Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with tenants, vendors, employees and visitors.

Kenwood offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits program including, 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance plans, education assistance, and mileage reimbursement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Property management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bethesda, MD 20816 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethesda, MD 20816: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person