Property Manager

Our commercial real estate client is seeking a Property Manager to support their growing portfolio. This Property Manager role owns the day-to-day operational performance of assigned properties, from physical condition and tenant experience to budget management and vendor oversight. The role works closely with a Regional Property Manager on escalations and broader priorities, and partners cross-functionally with accounting, marketing, and leasing teams.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• You'll have genuine decision-making authority within your properties.
• You'll work directly with leasing, accounting, and marketing on property-level initiatives.
• This firm owns and manages more than 12 million square feet, giving employees broad exposure to a large portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of daily property operations, ensuring each asset meets company standards for physical condition, tenant experience, and overall performance
• Conduct regular property inspections and address issues proactively before they escalate
• Build and manage annual operating and capital budgets; track financial performance and take corrective action on variances
• Monitor and control operating expenses, identifying cost efficiencies without sacrificing property standards
• Participate in capital project planning and oversee execution of approved projects, keeping scope, budget, and timelines on track
• Cultivate strong relationships with tenants, vendors, and community stakeholders to support property performance and a quality customer experience
• Provide leasing teams with ground-level insight into tenant performance, merchandising gaps, and center dynamics
• Evaluate vendor service needs, manage contract terms, and hold third-party providers accountable to quality and cost standards
• Collaborate with internal teams, including accounting, marketing, and leasing, to support property and portfolio-level initiatives
• Ensure properties remain compliant with applicable legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements
• Be available to respond to after-hours emergencies and urgent property issues as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; a combination of education and 5 years of experience may be considered instead of a bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience in retail property management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Prior experience utilizing property management technology/systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Illinois Real Estate Salesperson license (or willingness to obtain)
• Hands-on experience managing operating budgets, controlling costs, and resolving financial variances
• Experience coordinating and overseeing capital improvement projects from planning through completion
• Strong interpersonal skills with a history of building effective relationships with tenants, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate across functions and contribute to portfolio-level objectives beyond individual property performance
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities

Compensation:

*The below represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening upon hire. Our client ultimately may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.

Benefits: Employees will be eligble for 100% company paid medical coverage, 401(k) with company match, annual sick leave, paid holidays and accrued paid time off (PTO).