Senior Assistant Property Manager ( CRE )

Cushman & Wakefield Inc•New York, NY

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About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership position where your expertise in commercial real estate will shine. As Senior Assistant Property Manager, you'll work closely with the Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of boutique Class 'A' office buildings in Manhattan-each with its own character, prestige, and operational complexity. This is not just a support role, it's a hands-on management opportunity where you'll directly and indirectly supervise building staff, coordinate day-to-day operations, and ensure every detail meets the highest standards of client satisfaction. You'll be instrumental in driving financial performance, maintaining best-in-class facilities, and delivering a premium tenant experience across some of the city's most sought-after commercial spaces. We're seeking candidates with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate property management.

Requirements

Initiative
Organization Skills
Time Management Skills
Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
Customer Focus
Multi-Tasking
Sense of Urgency
Bachelor's Degree in Business
4-5 years of real estate property management or related experience
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Basic understanding of Insurance, Real Estate Taxes and CAM/Opex Billing
Basic understanding of Lease Terms
Experience with YARDI
Experience with Work Order Systems such as Building Engines and Angus

Nice To Haves

CPM or RPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the building staff in the absence of the Property Manager or General Manager. Includes all managerial functions, which are included in the Property Manager and General Manager job descriptions, or as directed by the manager
Responsible for all building correspondence to and from clients, tenants and vendors as directed by Property Manager or General Manager
Ensure all property files are prepared and maintained in an orderly and logical manner, including leases and contracts
Obtain aging report on behalf of Property Manager or General Manager and follow up on all delinquencies, utilizing C&W or client-directed policies
Ensure invoices are processed in accounting with appropriate back-up and according to established procedures
Prepare lease abstracts for all tenants and monthly rent roll for management review
Coordinate tenant move ins and move outs, including furniture delivery and pick up
Coordinate tenant requests for above standard work. Obtain estimate, provide proposal, release work, and invoice tenant for such work
Oversee maintenance of work order and purchase order systems
Responsible for aspects of annual budgets preparation, CAM reconciliations, and monthly financial reports, as well as preparation of bank deposits, if processed at on site management office
Update and maintain office procedures in the property Operation's Procedure Manual
Ensure Certificates of Insurance for tenants and vendors are up to date
Oversee the processing of management and maintenance staff hours, expense reports, check requests for review and approval
Ensure that above standard tenant bill-backs for electrical usage, after hours HVAC, and other similar charges are processed in a timely manner
Responsible for leading regular inspections of properties with janitorial and landscape providers and any other service provider as directed by management
Participates in performance oversight of all service contractors who perform contract services
Oversee aspects of tenant improvement work with management oversight

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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