Property Manager

Chicago
SelectLeaders – SelectLeaders Managers /
Full-Time /
On-site
Our SelectLeaders' client is a fully integrated, private equity real estate firm with offices in Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. They develop, operate and invest in real estate assets in high barrier-to-entry markets with favorable supply and demand fundamentals.

They are seeking a motivated Property Manager/Project Manager to oversee capital projects, construction and budgeting for a 1.5 million Class A trophy asset in Chicago. The Property Manager/Project Manager should have experience with commercial real estate construction projects and tenant engagement.

Job Duties:

    • Manage all project work, with an eye toward staying within budgeted amounts. 
    • Act as front-line customer service Manager for tenant projects, introducing key tenant reps to management team, asking GM and PM to attend meetings where and when it makes sense.
    • Bring issues to PM and GM that arise from construction meetings where direction is necessary.
    • Assure that architect provides timely and accurate plans, assuring that permits can be obtained within schedule.
    • Coordinate construction meetings, keeping meeting notes for file.
    • ·Bid contracts utilizing a variety of contractors; discuss with GM prior to each bid to assure a good mix is maintained.
    • Work with Engineering, Cleaning, Security, etc to achieve goals, with a level of respect necessary for internal harmony.
    • Distribute building rules and regs and set expectations for GC performance to those rules.
    • Follow up with tenants as necessary after project completion to assure completion of punchlist items in good time.
    • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
    • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources.
    • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress.
    • Manage project changes and variations.
    • Ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
    • Provide leadership and guidance to project team members.
    • Resolve project-related conflicts and issues.

Additional Duties:

    • Assist management team as needed on operational items.
    • Coordinate operations projects where appropriate.
    • Work with operations team as needed in a spirit of cooperation.
    • Provide project pricing to Leasing team in a timely manner to meet leasing schedules.
    • Complete project tracking sheets in a timely manner with high accuracy.
    • Approve invoices in a timely manner to submit for draw packages.
    • Work with accounting team to assure proper coding of invoices and separation between capital accounts and/or operations accounts
    • Work with leasing team on budget numbers as needed.
    • Take company-required training classes as requested.
    • Attend Boma lunch/learns or other seminars where appropriate.
    • Support company initiatives and goals.

Job Requirements:

    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate, construction or project management.
    • Strong knowledge of real estate development processes and practices.
    • Proven track record of successfully managing development projects.
    • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
    • Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Ability to negotiate and manage contracts and agreements.
    • Experience with budgeting and financial management.
    • Ability to conduct site visits and inspections.
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
    • Ability to develop and implement project plans and schedules.
    • Proactive and self-motivated.
    • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Salary: 80k-100k with bonus opportunity.