Senior Real Estate Manager

Foundry Commercial•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Real Estate Manager leads the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a commercial office portfolio. The role balances ownership objectives, tenant satisfaction, and asset value enhancement while ensuring high-quality property operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, capital planning, vendor management, and team leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing portfolio operations; maintaining relationships with tenants, owners, and vendors; managing budgets and financial reporting; overseeing lease administration; sourcing and managing service providers; coordinating maintenance and capital improvements; inspecting properties; ensuring compliance and managing risk; reporting on property and financial performance; collaborating on long-term property strategies; and supporting marketing efforts related to tenant retention and property positioning.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in commercial property management, including at least 2–3 years in a senior or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of commercial real estate management, including office, retail, and industrial property types.
Expertise in managing budgets, financial reports, and lease agreements.
Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, Argus, MRI, or similar systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
In-depth understanding of commercial lease structures, including gross leases, net leases, and CAM charges.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage relationships with tenants, clients, and vendors.
Knowledge of local and state property laws and regulations affecting commercial real estate.
Ability to identify operational efficiencies and cost-reduction opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, finance, or a related field.
Professional designation such as CPM, RPA, FMA, or LEED AP.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily portfolio operations and ensure properties are well-maintained and meet company quality and service standards.
Build and maintain relationships with tenants, property owners, and vendors.
Respond to tenant inquiries and concerns, mediate conflicts, and support tenant satisfaction.
Develop and manage annual property budgets; track income and expenses; analyze performance; prepare monthly or quarterly client reports, including budget reforecasts when applicable; and help meet or exceed budget targets.
Assist owners with lender reporting and funding requests as needed.
Review and approve annual operating expense reconciliations.
Oversee lease abstracting, ensure compliance with lease terms, handle tenant move-ins and move-outs, and support legal documentation.
Source, negotiate, and manage third-party vendors and contractors, and ensure they meet performance and insurance requirements.
Coordinate preventative maintenance programs and reactive maintenance requests.
Identify capital improvement opportunities that enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
Conduct regular property inspections to ensure properties are maintained, safe, and compliant with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and building codes, and manage insurance and risk mitigation processes.
Prepare and submit reports to senior leadership and clients on property performance, financial results, and operational issues.
Collaborate with senior leadership and clients on long-term plans for property improvements, lease-up strategies, tenant retention, and market positioning.
Partner with social media and consumer marketing programs as needed to support tenant retention and property positioning.