Associate Director (CRE)

Overview

Leads multi‑site property management, finances, tenant relations, and staff

Key Responsibilities

• budgeting
• cash flow
• billing
• compliance
• inspections
• reporting

Tasks

-Effectively staff and develop bench strength and succession planning – positioning for new business -Coordinate construction projects with Construction Manager and Property Manager and approve construction contract documents and final invoices. -Provide leadership for markets which are geographically or functionally distinct and demonstrate ability to implement business unit strategy -Coordinate and/or prepare reports, annual budgets, and other documents for clients in accordance with management and other agreements, and in accordance with instruction received from the client. Preparation responsibility relates primarily to financial information and adherence to leasing guidelines. Review information and variances with Property Management Team -Ensure completion of property tax administration and supervise services rendered by property tax consultant -Analyze and make recommendations regarding property staffing needs, personnel performance issues, salary administration, personnel promotions and training and career development -Ensure compliance with the purchase order system, contracts, policies and procedures, and accounting requirements established by clients -Monitor cash flow and/or cash requirements in conjunction with the Property Manager to assure efficient use of cash -Regularly inspect properties with staff -Oversee the billing process, including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds. Monitor cash flow and/or cash requirements in conjunction with the Property Manager to assure efficient use of cash -Regularly associate with tenants to insure their reasonable satisfaction with building operations. Interact with tenants along with Property Manager on problems that may occur -Assist the Client/Asset Manager and Property Manager in determining proper cost allocations, identification of any re-billable cost, proper accounting for inventories, purchasing procedures, and any special accounting problems -Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and any revisions thereto and also oversee operating compliances with budget approved by clients -Responsible for maintaining desired internal financial benchmarks for each asset with the portfolio as defined by the Director and Asset Manager. This includes occupancy levels, income levels, delinquency percentage, IRR and cash flow -Conduct annual performance evaluations and career path discussions. Oversee and ensure that all property management and maintenance staff receive an annual performance evaluation. -Ensure administration of property and liability insurance requirement -Develop and maintain both a communication style and relationship that fits the client’s preferred style

Requirements

• business degree
• real estate
• microsoft office
• cpm
• rpa
• leadership

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related discipline -8+ years of real estate property management or related experience -CPM and/or RPA comparable experience in a senior leadership role -Demonstrate proactive customer service regarding all aspects of account management. -Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite -Leadership Skills -5+ years of supervisory experience -Communicate proactively, first when performance is not meeting expectations, and second when performance meets or exceeds expectations -Communication Proficiency (oral/written) -Real Estate License -Time Management Skills -Customer/Client Focus (internal/external) -Ability to monitor and anticipate trends and changes within the industry -Demonstrate advanced problem solving and deal with a variety of options in complex solutions. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills -Business and Financial Acumen

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About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

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