Benefits:

Health insurance

Commercial Property Manager

Location: Knoxville, TN Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 per year (based on experience) Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

About SVN | Wood Properties

For over 45 years, SVN | Wood Properties has served East Tennessee as a commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm. Based in downtown Knoxville and affiliated with the global SVN network, we provide professional services built on integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

We manage a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and operate according to our core values: Grit, Servanthood, and Trustworthiness.

Position Overview

The Commercial Property Manager oversees the daily operations, financial performance, and tenant relationships of a commercial property portfolio. This role ensures properties are maintained effectively, tenants are supported, and ownership objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance

Manage daily building operations to ensure properties remain safe and well-maintained

Supervise vendors, maintenance personnel, and contractors

Conduct regular property inspections and coordinate repairs or capital projects

Oversee service contracts and vendor performance

Tenant Relations

Serve as primary contact for tenants

Respond to maintenance requests and tenant concerns

Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and lease renewals

Support tenant retention initiatives

Financial Management

Prepare and manage annual operating budgets

Oversee rent collection, invoicing, and expense approvals

Analyze property performance and prepare financial reports

Collaborate with ownership and accounting on financial statements

Leasing & Administration

Work with leasing agents to support occupancy goals

Assist with lease compliance and documentation

Maintain accurate property, tenant, and vendor records

Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations

Qualifications

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

Minimum of 5 years of commercial property management experience

Strong financial, organizational, and leadership skills

Knowledge of commercial leases and building systems

Experience with property management software (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio preferred)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CPM, RPA, or similar certification preferred

Work Environment

Office-based role with regular property visits

Occasional after-hours or weekend availability as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary ($60,000 – $75,000 DOE)

Health insurance and retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and team-oriented environment

Established company with long-standing regional presence

Equal Opportunity Employer

SVN | Wood Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.