VP of Property Management

DLC Management Corp.•Columbus, OH

12d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP of Property Management oversees property management activity across a regional portfolio and supports the department’s KPI growth initiatives. The position may be based in Columbus, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, or Elmsford. The role manages property management staff, works with tenants, vendors, investment partners, and senior leadership, and helps improve operational and financial performance across the portfolio. Regular travel is required. DLC is a leading owner, operator, and manager of open-air retail shopping centers. The company offers industry-leading training and career development and describes its culture as entrepreneurial, collaborative, and respectful. The expected salary range is $150,000 to $175,000; actual compensation depends on factors including responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market and business considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of property operations experience working with open-air retail shopping centers.
Deep knowledge of building systems and components, facilities maintenance protocols, labor and material pricing, and industry standards.
Established relationships with major regional and national vendors and landlord and tenant peer groups.
Experience navigating municipal code requirements and approvals.
Ability to travel regularly.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to report financial and project information to executive leadership and investment partners.
Strong negotiation skills.
Integrity and a proactive, collaborative, problem-solving approach.

Nice To Haves

Specialized professional certification, such as CPM or CCIM.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop Property Management staff with varying experience and skill sets to support appropriate resource allocation and efficient execution of property management activities.
Establish and maintain working relationships with tenants, vendors, investment partners, and internal senior leadership.
Review and approve material service and construction contracts proposed by Property Managers, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
Review and approve annual operating and capital expense budgets.
Monitor Regional Property Managers’ operational and financial performance metrics.
Manage strategic regional and national vendor relationships.
Enforce Property Management and DLC policies.
Champion corporate and cross-departmental initiatives.
Work with the SVP to develop departmental policies and procedures that improve performance and productivity.
Lead due diligence for capital markets transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and refinances, in collaboration with the SVP and Regional Property Manager.
Evaluate portfolio and team operations for opportunities to improve operating or financial efficiency.
Travel regularly.