Property Manager, Real Estate Legal & Portfolio Management

Carvana • Tempe, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Carvana's Real Estate team operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, supporting a rapidly expanding portfolio of properties for Carvana and ADESA. We are looking for a Property Manager to join our Real Estate team at Carvana's corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. This role blends day-to-day property management and lease administration responsibilities with hands-on support for core, recurring legal tasks, working closely with our Real Estate Legal team. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who delivers accurate, high-quality work quickly, communicates effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and knows how to responsibly use AI tools to work faster and smarter. This role requires juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property management, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong comprehension of lease/purchase agreement language, with the ability to interpret provisions and identify key obligations, rights, and risks.
• Self-starter; able to make good decisions and work independently with limited direction or supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, results driven, team-oriented environment with multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to think critically and take the initiative to develop and improve processes for the team.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide solutions.
• Ability to comprehend Landlord vs Tenant responsibilities and enforce compliance.
• Experience with both lease administration tasks and property management functions.
• Strong team mentality; ability to productively work with varying personalities and experience levels to grow and develop the team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, G-Suite applications and AI resources, including Claude and Gemini.
• Working knowledge of Property Works Software or similar lease management software.
• Familiar and comfortable with financial review and reporting.
• Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere where roles continually adapt as the company evolves.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform commercial lease abstraction and ensure data integrity of Lease Agreements, License Agreements and Purchase Agreements.
• Audit lease information via Property Works software to ensure key lease administrative deadlines are met and are reflected accurately in internal and external reports.
• Communicate with landlords, including handling landlord escalations and holding landlords accountable to comply with lease language.
• Interpret lease terms in a manner that helps Facilities, Construction and other teams understand core Landlord and Tenant contract responsibilities
• Recognize when lease interpretations require escalation to the Manager of Portfolio Management, or to Legal, for resolution.
• Work with a third-party utility manager to transfer and set up utility services.
• Accurately track property taxes and work with a third-party tax vendor to ensure timely payment.
• Manage COI (certificate of insurance) collection and distribution, and support quarterly reporting requirements.
• Review tenant rent and common area maintenance (CAM) charges to ensure accuracy.
• Support recurring rent payment, tax payment, insurance requirements, contractual obligations, and routine "run the business" property management responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate operational and financial reports to stakeholders.
• Audit data input for new sites as they are entered into the portfolio database by a vendor.
• Draft, review, and obtain approval for standard legal notices, landlord-tenant communications, and ancillary legal documents, under the supervision of the Manager, Portfolio Management.
• Support lease administration workflow, including estoppels, SNDAs, access requests, and other routine matters.
• Support the management and reporting of critical dates, while coordinating with landlords on matters such as potential buyouts, early lease terminations, and other lease-related negotiations.
• Utilize AI tools to increase speed and accuracy on lease review, document drafting, and reporting tasks.
• Manage lease setup tasks in the project management system.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, landlords, tenants and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Position.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

What This Job Offers

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