Property Manager

Transwestern•Oakland, CA

8d•$130,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Property Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing a commercial building, including operations, financial activities, and relationships with tenants, property owners, and vendors. The role oversees tenant improvements and service contracts, supervises property inspections, and works with ownership to implement recommended developments. The Property Manager is expected to provide excellent customer service while focusing on productivity and results. The position represents Transwestern while ensuring compliance with management agreements, company policies, applicable codes and regulations, and client requirements. It includes lease administration, staff leadership, budgeting and financial reporting, vendor and construction oversight, and coordination with leasing, accounting, ownership, and client teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
State Real Estate license required.
At least 5 years of property management experience; commercial management experience is preferred.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong understanding of financial reports, including actual-versus-budget variances.
Ability to keep information strictly confidential.
Strong desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities, and a continually heavy workload.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to foster a positive working environment and provide leadership and direction for team members’ growth and development.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background checks and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

CPM and/or RPA designations, or progress toward them.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Angus, or accounting software such as MRI, Yardi, or CTI.
Commercial property management experience.

Responsibilities

Professionally represent Transwestern and adhere to the terms and conditions of the management agreement.
Handle lease administration.
Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.
Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management.
Develop a comprehensive annual inspection process and complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections as required by the asset, company best practices, or client requirements.
Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee CAM reconciliations, and ensure a smooth recovery process.
Bid, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts in accordance with company and client procurement requirements.
Coordinate with third-party owners and the accounting team to ensure contract compliance and prepare accurate, timely reporting.
Coordinate and oversee tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion on behalf of the client.
Participate in leasing and client team meetings and support effective communication between leasing and property management teams to achieve client goals.
Build and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clients.
Communicate clearly and accurately, in person, by phone, and in writing, the property manager’s authority under applicable legal agreements and company policies.
Coordinate training and development activities for team members.
Perform additional duties or projects as assigned by senior leadership and the client or ownership.