Managing Senior Vice President - Asset Services

Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.

Part of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions.


Transwestern is built on a common purpose - Empowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together. We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Managing Senior Vice President, Asset Services, leads and grows the region's management services platform, overseeing property management teams, regional engineering leaders, and partnering closely with client accounting leadership to ensure strong execution and performance across all property management assignments. The role works with regional and national leadership to expand the portfolio, drive profitability, cross-sell service lines, to build and support the regional team.

It is also the responsibility of the Managing Senior Vice President, Asset Services not only to exhibit legendary customer service when communicating with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors but also to focus on productivity and results.

This is a dynamic role that places you at the heart of the action, operating both out of our regional office and in the field. As a result, an essential function of this position is working on-site. Remote or hybrid options are not available. Being at the various properties you support allows you to build strong relationships with clients and tenants, respond in real time, and make a visible impact every day.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement regional business plans, goals, objectives, benchmarks, and standards; ensure consistency in processes, compliance and quality control across the region.
  
• Provide strategic leadership and comprehensive oversight to regional property management and engineering teams, aligning operations with client objectives and organizational standards.
  
• Serve as the company's representative at industry organizations and events to enhance thought leadership and increase the organization's regional visibility.
  
• Collaborate with regional and national leadership to develop and execute all marketing and industry relations initiatives for the region.
  

People

• Recruit, develop, supervise, mentor and train regional leaders and on-site teams; foster a high-performance, client-focused culture grounded in continuous feedback and accountability.
  
• Set goals, conduct regular coaching, and lead training sessions that elevate team capability and succession depth.
  
• Coordinate post-acquisition onboarding and training on Transwestern processes across operations, finance and HR.
  

Operations

• Oversee all property and construction management services per contract; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies across managed assets.
  
• Drive best practices in building operations, maintenance, tenant services, risk management, cost control, revenue enhancement and capital planning; lead initiatives to improve sustainability, energy efficiency and overall building performance.
  
• Share market knowledge and provide perspectives on asset performance trends; conduct regular client team meetings to maximize value creation.
  
  
• Attend property events to ensure relationship building with property teams and clients.
  
  
• Oversee safety and security and building systems.
  

Client and Owner Relations

• Build and sustain strong relationships with property owners and foster trust through transparency.
  
• Professionally represent Transwestern in accordance with management agreements; maintain open, timely communication with owners and their representatives.
  
• Participate in negotiations of major lease transactions and address significant tenancy issues; cultivate strong relationships with key tenants.
  
• Coordinate regular owner/client meetings; maintain a consistent corporate image across properties, collateral and events.
  
  

Marketing and Business Development

• Negotiate new management agreements and drive extensions/renewals; identify and pursue new business opportunities via relationships with brokers, builders, bankers, owners and internal partners.
  
• Identify and drive new business opportunities leveraging relationships to identify merger and acquisition opportunities; perform acquisition due diligence as required.
  
  
• Collaborate with Market Leaders, Property Management, Engineering, Client Accounting and Leasing to deliver integrated client solutions and cross-sell service lines.
  
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.
  
• Establish and maintain a consistent corporate image throughout the portfolio of properties, promotional materials and events related to the portfolio.
  
• Maintain up-to-date regional relationships and market knowledge; participate in related business and trade organizations.
  

Financial and Reporting Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Managing Director and Market Leader in regional planning, budgeting, and reporting activities.
  
• Monitor and document the progress of business opportunities within the pipeline.
  
• Prepare and regularly update comprehensive profitability records for each asset.
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree.
  
• Master's in Commercial Real Estate or MBA is a plus.
  
• Industry credentials such as CCIM, CPM, RPA, LEED GA, or LEED AP preferred.
  
• A minimum of 15 years of property management experience, preferably in commercial/Class A office management.
  
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role, directing a team of real estate professionals.
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 office suite required.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software such as MRI, Yardi and Kardin preferred.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team with Market Leaders, Engineering, Client Accounting, Leasing, and Investment Sales groups in evaluating and pitching/winning new business.
  
• Demonstratable understanding of building operations including building systems.
  
• Must be flexible, highly creative, and able to work well under pressure and within tight schedules.
  
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities with a high level of attention to detail.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and internal communications.
  
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
  

Salary: $250,000

WORK SHIFT:

LOCATION:
Washington, DC

This is a dynamic, on-site role that places you at the heart of the action. As a result, an essential function of this position is working on-site. Remote or hybrid options are not available. Being on property allows you to build strong relationships with clients and tenants, respond in real time, and make a visible impact every day.

ABOUT US

Transwestern's Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion - not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone.

Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration.

Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you may become a part of the Transwestern story.