Assistant Real Estate Manager

We are currently seeking an Assistant Real Estate Manager to join the Foundry Commercial team. The Assistant Real Estate Manager is responsible for supporting the Real Estate Manager in managing all aspects of a portfolio of commercial office, retail and industrial properties. This role will focus on providing superior customer service to the properties tenants and building owners.

• Conducts and maintains relationships with “key” clients/tenants, industry and trade associations, representatives of government, public service organizations, customers and vendors as necessary in the overall management of the property.
• Interacts regularly with property owners to ensure that objectives are being met.
• Maintains positive relationships and high retention levels with all tenants. Responds to all problems and concerns and ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
• Oversees and approves the calculation of all special billings.
• Oversees the collection of rent, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and preparation of all required legal notices. Recommends and coordinates legal action as necessary.
• Assists in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, management plans, monthly performance reports, and variance reports. Understands and provides explanation for variances.
• Participates in civic and business organizations. Attends BOMA and/or IREM programs and activities.
• Reconciles monthly tenant work order billings for tenants and management.
• Assists in forecasts and budgets.
• Responds to tenant needs and coordinates with maintenance staff to resolve problems.
• Performs regular inspections of property. Recommends and directs alterations, maintenance and reconditioning of property as necessary.
• Anticipates and responds to owner’s needs and concerns.
• Oversees the preparation of accurate, timely and complete reports.
• Supports the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• Coordinates tenant move-ins and move-outs, and “walk-through” spaces with tenants and tenant improvement department.

• Must be proactive, resourceful and take initiative.
• Ability to write correspondence, reports, and create tenant newsletters.
• Must be able to deal effectively with vendors and brokers.
• Knowledge of Yardi and 360 Facilities Software a plus.
• Must have an excellent customer service approach to property owners and tenants.
• Minimum of 2+ years of work-related experience
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• CPM or RPA professional designation preferred
• Contracts for vendor services and supervises as required. Requires basic understanding of tenant and capital improvements.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Working knowledge of leases preferred.