Senior Manager, Lease Administration

Cresa•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better. A better space to work, create, build, grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor and giving them an insider’s edge. Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space - strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees. We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity. We believe in being the change. We work together to find new ways of doing things that create value for our clients — and for each other. Because there is not much that feels better than collaborating to make a positive difference each day. At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To learn, advance, mentor and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills. Can discuss issues that are more strategic and defend a position both verbally and in writing and act as a resource in meetings
Intermediate math skills including calculating CPI increases, percentage change, etc.
Some interpretive understanding
Database maintenance capabilities.
Capability to create necessary spreadsheets and documents with analysis
Can arrange and participate in meetings as required.
Proficiency with presentation software and business case preparation required.
Complete resource to set the agenda, prepare the presentation, drive a consensus and assign follow up duties
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or one to two years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with Windows software
Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel: Yes

Responsibilities

Oversee training plan for new and/or advancing employees in the group.
Participate as a subject matter expert in training plan for other groups.
Help gather specific metrics as requested for discussion in meetings with Senior Management Group: Routine deliverable and company initiative completion status, Assigned project completion status, Lease quota and assignments to keep team aligned to measurement, Need for resources or resource shifts within the team, Workflow review and expense one-time tie-out confirmation with a focus on Processed By; Dates; Process Stage; Accuracy; Processing Notes
Oversite of key client deliverables – recapping yearly performance, compiling data and communicating effectively with clients on these deliverables.
Ensure Client deliverables are met including: High data quality, Data is processed in a timely fashion, Doc log is current with no or minimal delinquent work
Perform monthly reporting control checklists for a designated group of accounts
Attend monthly client calls and ensure issues raised, solutions offered, and follow-ups communicated
Participate in quarterly company meetings by presenting topics /ideas as requested
Identify income-generating and savings opportunities or expense reductions
Identify and groom employees for supervision or account manager roles within the group or department
Use Lease Admin tools: Weekly plan, billing workbooks, onboarding book, procedures manuals, workflow system reports
Assist with sales process
Assist with client contracts, renewals, amendments, work orders etc.
Assist with Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
Perform or assist with monthly client billings and billing log