What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Property Manager position at Benderson Job Board?
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGER
Benderson Development is one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies, with a portfolio that includes more than 1,000 properties totaling over 50 million square feet in 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and landholdings. With over 75 years of experience, Benderson Development has engineered impressive growth through innovation, insight, and determination.
Summary
The Property Manager will oversee a portfolio that includes both high-rise office buildings and select retail properties. This individual will ensure high-quality operations and tenant satisfaction, focusing on maintaining premium office environments with the convenience of mixed-use retail spaces. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and possesses strong problem-solving abilities while managing multiple properties.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of high-rise office buildings, including mechanical systems, security, elevators, parking, and general maintenance, ensuring they meet the company’s high standards.
- Serve as the primary contact for office and retail tenants, enforcing lease terms and addressing tenant concerns, including after-hour emergencies.
- Oversee the management of budgets, capital improvement projects, and operational efficiency of high-rise buildings while ensuring retail components are maintained to the same standards.
- Coordinate repair, maintenance, and upgrades to office and retail properties, partnering with the construction department for tenant build-outs and facility enhancements.
- Develop scopes of work for bid processes, obtain and review estimates, negotiate contracts, and oversee contractor performance to ensure quality and compliance with tenant and company requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections, with a focus on common areas, building façades, lobbies, parking structures, and retail components.
- Ensure compliance with emergency management protocols for plumbing, electrical, fire, and security systems.
- Direct and supervise maintenance staff, providing training and guidance to ensure smooth operations and high standards of cleanliness and functionality in both office and retail environments.
- Engage with local authorities to ensure compliance with municipal codes and ordinances.
- Issue purchase orders, approve invoices, and maintain accurate documentation to expedite financial processes.
- Perform pre- and post-tenant inspections for both office and retail spaces.
- Assist leasing agents by providing insights and showing available office and retail spaces to prospective tenants.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial property management, with a focus on high-rise office buildings and mixed-use retail environments.
- Strong understanding of construction and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have an active driver’s license.
- Ability to work in both office and on-site environments, with regular site inspections involving walking, standing, and occasional lifting of materials.
- Extensive driving may be required for property visits.
