Senior Property Manager (CRE)

Cushman & Wakefield•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Senior Property Manager is responsible for managing Property Management staff, overseeing a significant property or portfolio, and serving as a point person for third-party relationships. The role provides leadership for property management operations, oversees financial processes and reporting, maintains owner and tenant relationships, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, contracts, codes, regulations, and government directives. The position operates in a professional office environment and involves travel between properties. It may require moving between floors, climbing stairs, traveling outdoors between buildings in varying weather, and sitting or standing for extended periods. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at any time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of real estate property management or related experience.
Strong knowledge of finance and building operations.
Proven experience managing, evaluating, developing, and motivating subordinates.
Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including employees and vendors.
Previous experience analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong oral and written communication, customer focus, problem-solving and analysis, leadership, teamwork, time management, and financial acumen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline preferred.
CPM, RPA, or CSM designation.
Real estate license.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for the property management business.
Provide property management leadership by developing and interpreting policies and programs, coordinating information flow, and setting property management strategy.
Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff and promote reasonable career paths for property management professionals.
Track budget variances and ensure a smooth recovery process.
Oversee billing, including invoice payments and disbursement of funds.
Monitor cash flow and cash requirements with the Property Manager to support efficient use of cash.
Oversee preparation of reports, annual budgets, and other owner documents in accordance with the management agreement.
Support prompt collection of management fees and overhead reimbursements.
Maintain relationships with third-party owners, ensuring contract compliance and accurate, timely reporting.
Resolve tenant relations issues to support tenant satisfaction.
Conduct regular property inspections with staff.
Oversee construction projects with the Construction Manager, including approval of construction contracts and invoices.
Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.