Sr. Property Manager

Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, MO

2d

About The Position

The Sr. Property Manager manages property management staff, oversees a significant property portfolio, and serves as a point person for third-party relationships. The role provides leadership for property management operations, supports staff development, oversees financial and reporting processes, maintains owner and tenant relationships, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, agreements, regulations, and directives.

The position operates in a professional office environment and requires travel between properties and buildings in varying weather conditions. It routinely uses standard office equipment. The employee may need to travel from floor to floor and is regularly required to sit or stand and operate office machinery.

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.
• Communication proficiency, both oral and written.
• 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.
• CPM, RPA, or CSM designation.
• Real estate license.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for the property management business.
• Provide property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow, and 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 ensure efficient use of cash.
• Oversee preparation of reports, the annual budget, and other owner documents in accordance with the management agreement.
• Support prompt collection of management fees and overhead reimbursements.
• Maintain communication with third-party owners, ensuring contract compliance and accurate, timely reporting.
• Resolve tenant relations issues to support tenant satisfaction.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior