Director of Property Management

Inland Companies • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Director of Property Management will be responsible for executing operational strategies and best-in-class practices throughout the entire portfolio of managed assets. This role involves collaborating with industry leaders to enhance operational standards, establishing and monitoring portfolio-wide checks and balances for quality and compliance, and overseeing operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for financial and operational performance. The Director will encourage a continuous improvement culture, drive successful property transitions to the Colliers | Wisconsin platform, and collaborate with executive leadership and department heads to align goals. Participation in quarterly planning sessions is also expected. Additionally, the role involves leading, managing, coaching, and motivating management staff, providing guidance on recruitment, performance management, development, and retention. Mentoring staff to strengthen competencies and implement career development plans is crucial for retaining key personnel. The Director will also be responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reports to third-party clients, integrating with the in-house accounting team, and reviewing portfolio profitability to make recommendations. Developing and preserving client care programs for retention and growth, serving as a strategic business partner to build strong client relationships, and assisting the Market Leader in identifying growth opportunities are key aspects of client satisfaction and new business development. This includes reviewing management fee structures, participating in new business pitches, integrating with the internal DNA team for proposals, and assisting the CFO in negotiating management agreements. Finally, the Director will maintain collaborative relationships in the local community, support community initiatives, and actively participate in real estate events to promote Colliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, finance, property management, or a related field.
• CPM (Certified Property Manager), RPA (Real Property Administrator), or similar.
• Real Estate Sales License.
• Usually 7–10+ years in commercial property management, with several years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use properties, depending on the portfolio.
• Experience with operating budgets, CAM reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasting, NOI optimization, and expense control.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational strategies and best-in-class practices throughout the entire portfolio of managed assets.
• Establish and monitor portfolio-wide checks and balances to ensure a high level of quality in operations and compliance with existing management agreements.
• Oversee operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational and financial performance.
• Encourage continuous improvement of philosophy and culture throughout the organization.
• Drive execution to ensure properties are successfully transitioned and onboarded to the Colliers | Wisconsin platform.
• Collaborate with the executive leadership team as well as other department heads to ensure all goals are clearly communicated and aligned.
• Participate in quarterly planning sessions.
• Lead, manage, coach, and motivate all management staff.
• Provide guidance in effective recruitment, selection, performance management, development, and retention of high-caliber management staff to carry out property management goals.
• Mentor staff in strengthening their competencies, along with implementing a career development plan, resulting in an effective retention program for key personnel.
• Recognizes expertise and empowers peers and employees to build a dynamic team that is viewed by others as highly productive, capable, and the best in the industry.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reports to third-party clients, including budgets, monthly financial reporting, annual CAM estimates, and reconciliations.
• Integrate with in-house accounting team to ensure a smooth transition of new assets.
• Review the profitability of the portfolio and properties on an annual basis and make recommendations regarding the current portfolio.
• Develop and preserve ongoing client care and development programs focused on retention and growth.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to build strong positive relationships with existing clients, ensuring a high satisfaction level.
• Assist the Market Leader in the identification of opportunities for growth and offer input on prospects for business growth opportunities.
• Review and recommend management fee structures for new or existing opportunities.
• Participate in new business pitches and presentations.
• Integrate with the internal DNA team on the preparation of new business proposals.
• Assist the CFO in negotiating management agreements and determining onboarding timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships in the local community and support community initiatives aligning with organizational core values.
• Actively participate in community real estate events to promote Colliers in the marketplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director