Property Manager

Job Title

Property Manager

Job Description Summary

The position of Property Manager is responsible for all aspects of the property management program including daily operations, assisting with Leasing, overseeing a team of building operators and all related reporting. This portfolio manages a wide range of properties for multiple clients throughout the Vancouver and Victoria area. Properties include industrial and retail with a focus on growth and expansion.

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares, monitors and controls the annual Operating Budgets to ensure that resources are utilized effectively, and operational needs and objectives are met.
• Manage capital planning through ongoing reviews of the buildings and all related equipment and improvements to reduce the owners’ exposure to irregular cash requirements.
• Management of administrative and operations personnel;
• Ensure, through management of operations staff, that building systems (HVAC, Life Safety Systems, etc.) within the properties are properly maintained to provide tenants with consistent and high-quality services, all within budget guidelines.
• Facilitate, track and organize all properties inspections according to the specific schedules (life safety, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.)
• Be responsible for preparation, tendering and administration of service contracts.
• Be responsible for managing projects (getting quotes, tendering, review, cost analysis, working with contractors, projects cost tracking, scheduling, permits tracking).
• Develop relationships with municipal and provincial persons and be the properties’ representative on appropriate committees and organizations.
• Foster relationships with internally and with local industry professionals and BOMA members to maintain awareness of competitor activity and/or potential assets for purchase.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted with a view to securing and further developing owners’ investments;
• Ensure that all personnel are conducting their responsibilities in accordance with company policy and governmental requirements; including applicable Health & Safety legislation.
• Other duties and projects as required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of Three (3) years of property and / or project management experience and relevant postsecondary education is preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office programs – especially Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong ability to time-manage and work with strict reporting deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to learn and gain functional working knowledge of industry and owner specific software platforms as may be required (SharePoint, Honest Buildings, VTS, MRI, Yardi).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; experience in managing contractors
• Be self-motivated, diplomatic, innovative, able to accept and calmly manage daily operational challenges.
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal background check and must be willing to undergo federal government security screenings process.
• Must have her/his own vehicle and must be willing to travel to site locations as required.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage a respecter l’equite en matiere d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifie, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous etes une personne handicapee et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’acceder a toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel a canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.