Who they are:

One of our real estate clients in San Francisco is currently looking for an experienced Property Manager to join their team. They have been successfully building quality homes for over 30 years.

The property manager will be responsible for the financial and operational effectiveness of a portfolio of office and commercial properties totally close to 400,000 square feet, all in San Francisco. You will be responsible for reviewing contracts, renewing agreements, and making recommendations for improving cash flow.

This role reports directly to the CFO of the company and has supervision of two direct reports.

Top Requirements:

• Experience managing similar commercial properties/portfolios in San Francisco
• Understanding of the vacancy and rent situation in San Francisco
• Experience managing through market cycles- specifically focusing on tenant retention in a recession economy

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain tenant relationships.
• Effectively manage lease negotiations ensuring that obligations of Landlord and Tenant are accurately interpreted and delivered.
• Prepare detailed operating budgets/monthly reports of operation for review with the owner, providing for efficient and effective use of resources.
• Ensure that overall budgeting, reporting, property management functions within the portfolio are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare operating expense budget each year on all existing facilities inclusive of making recommendations for non-cyclical repairs and other value-driven property enhancements.
• Facilitates various work projects in the buildings with customers such as shutdowns of various utility services, coordinating maintenance work, etc. Planning and scheduling all non-cyclical repairs and other property enhancements to ensure minimal inconvenience to tenants.
• Secure bids for capital expenditure & submit them to the owner. Secure approval and implementation.
• Solicit bids from potential subcontractors following the company’s written competitive bidding, and insurance protocols.
• Provide positive leadership and direction to building staff and vendors to ensure delivery of quality products and services.
• Receives incoming requests for services and assigns tasks for completion on a priority basis to the appropriate department.
• Travel to project sites to evaluate asset condition, renovations, and repair work inside and outside of buildings, development progress, leasing activity, etc.
• Evaluate economic trends, competitive market conditions, and real estate investment climate that may affect business plan strategies.
• Assist in due diligence inspections and analysis of potential new property acquisitions, including estimates of deferred maintenance, review of existing maintenance programs and budgets.
• Review and approve payables and receivables as prepared at the site level. Review and supervise all accounting output as prepared by the accounting department as required by the property.
• Assist in the credit/collection function to ensure goodwill is maintained between landlord and tenant whenever possible.
• Process and maintain all security deposits. Track & instruct accounting regarding the disposition of security deposits, if required by owner practices.

What we’re looking for:

• 5-10 years of property management experience, preferably in commercial property management.
• RPA (Real Property Administrator) or CPM (Certified Property Manager) is a plus
• College degree preferred
• Knowledge of real estate law, finance, accounting practices, and procedures
• Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and construction methods
• Demonstrated ability to carry out financial analysis, problem solve, juggle numerous and diverse activities, organize and prioritize appropriately to meet demands and expectations, make recommendations for change, implement and evaluate and provide a strong process perspective.
• Ability to follow through on work assignments timely in an organized manner.
• Customer relations skills in interacting with all levels of management and field personnel.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiating skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in word processing and personal computer skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan with company match
• Health Club reimbursement
• Paid time off; Holidays, Vacation, Sick