Property Manager

BLUMENFELD DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LTD•New York, NY

12d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Blumenfeld Development Group, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial office and retail assets. Reporting to the Director of Property Management, this role is responsible for the portfolio’s day-to-day operations, financial performance, physical condition, and regulatory compliance. The portfolio includes a multi-tenant commercial office building, a mixed-use property, and two retail centers, one operated under a triple-net lease structure. The Property Manager directly supervises the on-site property management and engineering team and serves as the primary day-to-day point of contact for ownership. This hands-on, highly organized role balances financial management, building operations, tenant service, regulatory requirements, capital projects, and staff leadership. Responsibilities include developing budgets and capital plans; monitoring financial performance and processing invoices; overseeing New York City regulatory compliance and violation resolution; managing building operations, maintenance, vendors, and preventive maintenance; coordinating capital and construction projects; maintaining tenant relationships and service standards; supervising and developing staff; and preparing for and responding to emergencies, including after-hours incidents.

Requirements

At least five years of commercial property management experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of New York City Local Law compliance and DOB and ECB violation resolution, including filings through DOB NOW.
Proficiency with Yardi Voyager and Yardi Facility Manager.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with operating budgets, financial reporting, and CAM reconciliations.
Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, boilers, elevators, roofing, and life safety systems.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage concurrent priorities and deadlines.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call response.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing both multi-tenant office and retail properties is strongly preferred.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Professional designations such as RPA, CPM, CSM, ICSC, BOMI, or IREM.

Responsibilities

Prepare annual operating budgets and five-year capital plans for assigned properties.
Monitor property performance against approved budgets and forecasts; prepare monthly variance reports that explain variances and corrective actions.
Review, approve, code, and process property invoices in Yardi Voyager.
Monitor operating expenses, capital expenditures, recoveries, and other financial metrics.
Manage and monitor compliance with applicable New York City regulations and Local Laws, including Local Laws 11/FISP, 87, 97, 84, 126, 133, and 152.
Oversee resolution of Department of Buildings (DOB) and Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations, including required filings and documentation.
Schedule, coordinate, and track required inspections, testing, certifications, filings, corrective actions, and compliance deadlines; maintain accurate records.
Support ownership loss prevention and insurance claims.
Direct day-to-day operations, maintenance, and physical condition of assigned office, mixed-use, and retail properties.
Ensure properties meet standards for safety, appearance, cleanliness, functionality, and tenant service; oversee common-area maintenance and building services.
Manage outside vendors, service providers, and maintenance contracts, including procurement, performance, and contract compliance.
Administer the preventive maintenance program through Yardi Facility Manager.
Conduct or coordinate routine daytime and nighttime property inspections and coordinate timely building-system repairs and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain annual management plans and five-year capital plans.
Partner with BDG Architecture and Construction to review, coordinate, and supervise tenant fit-out, base-building, and site construction projects.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, and completion; coordinate contractor access and ensure compliance with insurance, safety, permitting, and building requirements.
Maintain professional relationships with tenants as their primary management contact; meet with tenants at least monthly and conduct regular check-ins.
Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and related building-access logistics; administer tenant satisfaction and retention initiatives.
Maintain responsiveness, communication, and customer service across the portfolio.
Supervise the Assistant Property Manager, Property Management Administrator, Chief Engineer, and maintenance staff; establish expectations and accountability.
Conduct one-on-one meetings and performance reviews, and provide training, coaching, and professional development.
Establish backup coverage and cross-training between properties to support continuity of operations.
Develop, maintain, and periodically test emergency preparedness and recovery procedures; maintain after-hours escalation and emergency-response procedures.
Coordinate response and recovery after building incidents, including vendor mobilization, damage assessment and documentation, tenant communication, and initiation of insurance claims.
Participate in emergency response outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.