Property Manager - Retail
Macdonald & Company is currently working with a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) to identify a Property Manager for the Atlanta market. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of retail-driven properties, ensuring strong financial performance, tenant satisfaction, and efficient property maintenance.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing retail or mixed-use assets, with a strong background in tenant relations, property operations, budgeting, and vendor management. This role requires a hands-on approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive value through proactive property management strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with tenants, understanding their business needs and ensuring positive tenant engagement.
- Oversee all property-level operations, including maintenance, repairs, vendor contracts, and capital improvements.
- Conduct regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance needs and safety concerns.
- Manage operating expenses and common area maintenance (CAM) budgets, identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitor tenant collections, prepare default notices as needed, and ensure compliance with lease terms.
- Approve invoices, review financial reports, and prepare annual budgets and CAM reconciliations.
- Lead capital expenditure projects in coordination with internal construction and tenant improvement teams.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing initiatives and events that drive traffic to retail properties.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, lease agreements, and regulatory requirements.
- Support special projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in retail property management.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, expense monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in property management software such as MRI, Kardin, and Avid Exchange.
- Experience negotiating and managing maintenance contracts and service agreements.
- Excellent communication and tenant relationship management skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving.