Senior Property Manager

Unico Properties • Seattle, WA

2d • $135,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Senior Property Manager is responsible for directing property management operations and providing leasing support for a commercial office portfolio, including responsibility for tenant relations, budgeting, establishing operational policies, overseeing engineering and building technical systems, and supporting investor/owner relationships and communication activities. This position requires the ability to manage all aspects inherent with property management for multiple assets of varying types, accounting systems, locations, and size; maintain client relationships with numerous owners; manage property staff; oversee property transitions; and manage other projects as required. Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate accounting principles and practices.
• Proven ability to plan, oversee, and execute diverse projects to achieve property objectives effectively.
• Strong skills in writing, summarizing, and presenting data through clear, concise reports.
• Experience in supervising and guiding administrative and operations teams.
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously through exceptional time management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making abilities and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Proficient in using a range of software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as property management software like Yardi.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field, required.
• Washington State broker’s license, or ability to obtain license within 90 days.
• 7+ years’ experience in commercial property management, leasing and construction required.

Nice To Haves

• RPA or CPM designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage service contracts with vendors.
• Keep on-going contracts up to date.
• Conduct competitive and ethical bidding procedures for building services to ensure quality and competitive pricing.
• Oversee work of service partners.
• Conduct frequent service inspections of buildings.
• Develop relationships with service partners.
• Spend time in the field meeting vendors and building relationships.
• Deliver and/or oversee customer service training to service partner employees.
• Oversee tenant and capital improvement projects.
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer and engineering staff.
• Act as Unico’s ambassador to building tenants on complex issues.
• Maintain open line of communication with building tenants.
• Preserve tenant relations when transitioning properties to another owner.
• Conduct annual tenant surveys and implement necessary changes generated from survey results.
• Generate budgets for property revenue, expenses and capital.
• Oversight of operating expense estimate and reconciliations
• Manage operating and capital expenses for property portfolio.
• Oversee monthly management report preparation, including cash flow, and final report review.
• Approve invoices and purchase orders.
• Provide leadership and team support for the building staff.
• Supervise PM staff.
• Provide oversight and manage day-to-day office activities.
• Ensure all available spaces are ready for leasing tours.
• Negotiates and drafts lease renewals for review as directed.
• Manages interaction with portfolio architects and legal counsel to produce space plans, construction documents and lease documents.
• Responsible for tracking leasing encumbrances and providing required tenant notifications.

Benefits

• Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High-Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
• Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays off each year.
• 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
• Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
• Required licensing and training covered at 100%.

What This Job Offers

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