Commercial Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Manager to lead the operational and financial success of a portfolio based in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. This position focuses on retail and commercial assets, requiring someone who can maintain strong tenant relationships, oversee site conditions, and keep properties running efficiently. The ideal candidate brings a practical, field-oriented approach and can balance day-to-day property needs with budget oversight, lease administration, and long-term asset performance.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the daily management of multiple commercial properties, with a primary focus on retail locations and shopping center environments.
• Inspect sites on a routine basis to verify that common areas, exterior features, parking areas, landscaping, and building conditions meet operational standards.
• Prepare annual operating plans for each property, track spending throughout the year, and address budget variances with clear recommendations.
• Analyze monthly financial reports, coordinate reconciliations tied to lease obligations, and work closely with accounting on rent activity and outstanding balances.
• Interpret lease terms to manage rent schedules, renewals, maintenance obligations, tenant options, and other contractual requirements.
• Oversee tenant transitions and improvement activity, including occupancy changes, build-outs, and property enhancement projects.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors by sourcing proposals, negotiating service terms, reviewing performance, and confirming quality completion of work.
• Supervise maintenance and repair efforts across major building systems and exterior grounds, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, snow removal, and lot upkeep.
• Support capital improvement initiatives and renovation projects while maintaining accurate property files, insurance records, contracts, and inspection documentation.
• Promote compliance with safety standards, building regulations, company expectations, and lease commitments while collaborating with internal stakeholders to strengthen portfolio results.• At least 5 years of experience managing commercial real estate, including direct exposure to retail properties or shopping centers.
• Strong knowledge of lease administration, budgeting, tenant coordination, property operations, and common area maintenance reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee vendors, repairs, preventive maintenance, and larger-scale improvement projects.
• Comfortable reviewing financial statements, monitoring property performance, and partnering with accounting on receivables and payables activity.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with tenants, contractors, ownership groups, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and property management platforms such as Yardi, AppFolio, or similar systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly between assigned properties.