What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Property Manager position at Avison Young?
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Overview
The Property Manager reports to the Senior Property Manager, General Manager or directly to the Regional Managing Director and is responsible for the overall management and maintenance for an assigned portfolio. The Property Manager is responsible for all financial aspects of the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning, budgeting, and control of operating and capital expenditures. Manages the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, monthly reports, and variance reports.
- Supervises the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, including collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, true-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
- Responsible for the compliance of all tenant lease agreements to ensure all obligations of the Landlord and Tenant are being met.
- Responds to tenant requests and needs and coordinates with the Property Management and Building Staff Teams to solve the issues. Maintains a strong relationship with the tenants.
- Oversee in the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of request for proposals and service agreements. Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met.
- Supervise scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and tenants.
- Maintains a strong relationship and regular interaction with Property Owners to ensure that objectives are being met.
- Perform property inspections on a regular basis and make recommendations to maintain and enhance the asset.
- Supervises and manages team members to ensure exceptional performance is being achieved. The Property Manager is responsible for setting and attaining performance goals, as well as responsible for the development, coaching, and counselling of the team members.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, real estate, or finance
- Commercial Real Estate Course Work and CPM or RPA designation a plus
- Candidate will possess four to seven years related experience
- Strong understanding of commercial real estate, financial terms and principals and can analyse and conduct complex financial and business decisions
- Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to effectively resolve situations or complaints from tenants, employees, or management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Jenark, Yardi, MRI software and Kardin budgeting package a plus
- Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications, with the capability to create complex financial and business-related documents
- Strong time management and organizational skills; must be detail oriented
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to facilities planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.
Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
- Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
- Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive paid vacation days
- 2 personal/wellness days
- Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
