Property Manager - Palo Alto (CRE)

About the Role

The Property Manager role in Palo Alto (CRE) oversees the management of one or multiple properties on behalf of a client, ensuring compliance with the terms of the property management agreement. The manager is accountable for delivering effective property operations and meeting client objectives. • Responsible for all lease administration duties • Monitor collections and coordinate default proceedings • Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives • Provide management and leadership to property staff, including hiring and performance management • Develop comprehensive annual inspection process and complete scheduled inspections per asset, best practices, and client requirements • Develop operating and capital budgets, track variances, oversee CAM reconciliations, and ensure smooth recovery process • Bid, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts in line with C&W or client requirements • Accurately abstract all property leases in lease administration software • Maintain interface with third‑party owners and accounting team to ensure total contract compliance and timely reporting • Coordinate and oversee tenant and building construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion • Participate in leasing and client team meetings and ensure effective communication between leasing and property management teams • Provide and foster positive relationships with tenants, external clients, and internal clients

Key Responsibilities

• ▸lease administration
• ▸budget oversight
• ▸cam reconciliation
• ▸vendor contracts
• ▸lease abstracting
• ▸construction coordination

What You Bring

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, with at least three years of real‑estate property management experience. Preferred credentials include CPM, RPA, or CSM designations, a real‑estate license, and strong finance and building‑operations knowledge. The ability to analyze, prioritize, delegate, and lead a team of employees and vendors is essential. The position operates in a professional office setting, utilizing standard equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, and requires regular travel between properties in varying weather conditions. Physical demands include occasional climbing of stairs, moving between floors, and spending up to 85 % of the time seated or standing while performing office tasks. • Communication Proficiency (oral and written) • Problem Solving/Analysis • Leadership Skills • Teamwork Orientation • Time Management Skills • Financial Acumen

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸cpm
• ▸rpa
• ▸leadership
• ▸problem solving
• ▸finance

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a competitive salary range of $106,250–$125,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and paid time off. Compensation is based on factors such as location, experience, and collective bargaining agreements, and the company guarantees at least the minimum wage. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time