Commercial Property Manager

Keller Augusta is a boutique search firm specializing in placements within the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Specifically, Keller Augusta focuses on Investment, Development, and Construction placements. Since its founding in 2001, Keller Augusta has successfully placed top quality candidates in virtually all areas of the Commercial Real Estate Industry and related sectors.

The Commercial Property Manager position is responsible for the day-to-day management of one or more properties in the company’s portfolio located in the Boston Metro-North area.

* Provide excellent tenant service. Respond to tenant requests/problems in a timely and courteous manner, and generate work orders directed to vendors or maintenance staff. Follow-up with tenants to insure satisfactory resolution of any issues. Proactively manage the property to minimize tenant complaints. Arrange for 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times. * Provide excellent client service. Ensure all reports and budgets are completed accurately and submitted on time. * Oversee all vendors and personnel working at the property to maintain a high standard of performance in accordance with the terms of contracts and the expectations of the owners and tenants. * Conduct periodic inspections of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases, compliance with life safety policies, and the proper upkeep of the property. * Prepare and present to ownership the annual operating budgets which include leasing assumptions for the coming year, commissions, tenant and capital improvements, energy costs, life safety systems, and all other income and expense categories of the P&L. * Review, approve, and properly code all invoices for the property. * Read and abstract all new leases and amendments and ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy. * Oversee the preparation of the monthly financial reports for the properties and provide ownership with a summary of operations, including leasing activity, variances to the budget, tenant issues, and capital projects. * Oversee the preparation of year-end CAM and RETX reconciliation invoices in cooperation with the Property Accountant and ensure they are submitted for payment in a timely and accurate manner. * Monitor and report on accounts receivables. Oversee collection efforts in accordance with company and management agreement policies. * Act as Project Manager overseeing the bidding and implementation of tenant improvement and capital improvement projects on the properties. * Oversee and administer tenant move ins and move outs, including preparing lease abstracts, reviewing and communicating yield-up provisions, and conducting final inspections. * Assist the leasing team in maximizing efforts to market the property to prospective tenants, including preparing vacant spaces to show and enhancing common areas and amenities. * Raise the environmental awareness at the properties by recommending and implementing effective sustainable strategies to help lessen our impact on the environment and achieve economic benefits.

* Graduate Degree * 3- 5 years experience in commercial real estate, either as an Assistant Manager or Property Manager. * Strong knowledge of commercial buildings and building systems. * A solid understanding of commercial leases. * Budgeting and financial reporting expertise. * Working knowledge of Timberline, MRI or Yardi software, Microsoft Office and Excel, and Aware Manager. * Well organized, proactive self starter, placing a high priority on excellent customer and client service. * Attention to detail. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. * Timeliness and accuracy of work. * Passion for working in commercial real estate.