Senior Assistant Property Manager (CRE)

Job TitleSenior Assistant Property Manager (CRE)Job Description SummaryLocated in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, this 1.8 million square foot Class A office property is currently under the management of a Court-Appointed Receiver and entering an exciting new chapter. Ownership is executing an aggressive value-add strategy focused on significant capital investment, operational improvements, and leasing activity designed to reposition the asset within the New York City office market.We are seeking a hands-on commercial property management professional who wants to help execute a turnaround, influence building operations from day one, and gain exposure to every aspect of institutional property management. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact on building operations, tenant experience, and the property's financial performance while working alongside an experienced leadership team.Candidates should have prior commercial office property management experience. Candidates with residential property management experience alone will not satisfy the job requirements.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESWhat You'll DoYou'll serve as a key member of the on-site management team and will be expected to take ownership of daily operations while supporting the broader repositioning strategy.Responsibilities include:Partner with the General Manager to oversee all day-to-day building operationsLead and mentor junior property management staff while directing building service personnel and contract vendorsBuild strong relationships with tenants by providing responsive, high-quality customer serviceCoordinate maintenance, repairs, tenant improvements, and capital projectsAssist in developing and administering annual operating and capital budgetsMonitor operating expenses, prepare variance reporting, and support CAM reconciliationsOversee accounts receivable, collections, and lease administrationConduct routine building inspections to ensure operational excellence and complianceSolicit bids, negotiate service contracts, and manage vendor performanceCoordinate closely with leasing, construction, engineering, ownership, and accounting teams to support leasing activity and occupancy growthIdentify opportunities to improve building operations, tenant experience, and financial performanceThis position requires someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, making decisions, and helping drive results.What We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or universityMinimum of three (3) years of commercial property management experience managing commercial office buildingsExperience with high-rise commercial office assets is requiredResidential property management experience alone will not be consideredStrong understanding of commercial building operations, budgeting, lease administration, tenant relations, and vendor managementDemonstrated ability to lead building service personnel, mentor junior staff, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsStrong proficiency with Microsoft OfficePreferred QualificationsRPA, CPM, or other industry designation (or actively pursuing)Active participation in commercial real estate organizations such as BOMA, ULI, NAIOP, IREM, or similar industry organizationsInvolvement with charitable, civic, or community organizationsExperience supporting capital improvement projects, tenant construction, or office repositioning initiativesWho Will Succeed HereThe ideal candidate is a doer—someone who enjoys being in the building, solving operational challenges, mentoring others, and taking ownership rather than waiting for direction. You'll thrive if you're looking for a role where your work has an immediate and measurable impact on operations, tenant satisfaction, leasing success, and the property's financial performance.KEY COMPETENCIES1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written)2. Problem Solving/Analysis3. Leadership Skills4. Teamwork Orientation5. Time Management Skills6. Customer/Client Focus (internal and external)6. Financial AcumenIMPORTANT EXPERIENCE3+ years of real estate property management or related experienceADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSCPM, RPA, or CSM designation or in processPossess real estate licenseStrong knowledge of finance and building operationsAbility to analyze, prioritize, and delegateAbility to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors• Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract languageAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteWORK ENVIRONMENTThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time. They must be able to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery.Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 106,250.00 - $125,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”SummaryLocation: New York, New York, USAType: Full time