Vice President of Property Management

@ Bisnow

Vice President of Property Management

Posted 1 week ago

About the job

A growing real estate owner seeks an experienced VP to lead property management, build scalable systems, mentor teams, and enhance portfolio performance.

Requirements

  • 10+ years commercial property management
  • Team leadership experience
  • Strong lease and financial knowledge
  • Proficient in Yardi software
  • Strategic and operational skills

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Proven leadership and mentorship
  • Retail experience preferred
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Driver’s license for travel

Full job description

Vice President, Property Management

Our client is a growing commercial real estate owner and operator seeking an experienced Vice President of Property Management to lead and elevate its in-house property management platform. Reporting directly to the CEO and COO, this executive will oversee day-to-day property operations while building the infrastructure, processes, and leadership necessary to support the company's continued growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and enjoys creating scalable systems, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial property management expertise with executive leadership capabilities and a strategic, business-minded approach.

Retail commercial real estate experience is preferred, and advanced Yardi experience is required.


What You'll Do

Executive Leadership & Strategy

  • Partner with the CEO and COO to establish operational strategy and portfolio performance goals.

  • Lead and develop the company's property management function, creating scalable processes and operational standards.

  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), reporting standards, and operational best practices that support long-term growth.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor and member of the executive leadership team.

  • Property Management Leadership

    • Oversee a portfolio of commercial assets, ensuring operational excellence, tenant satisfaction, and asset preservation.

    • Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of Property Managers while fostering professional growth and accountability.

    • Ensure consistent execution of property operations, maintenance programs, capital projects, inspections, and risk management initiatives.

    • Drive tenant retention through exceptional customer service and proactive relationship management.

    • Financial & Operational Performance

      • Oversee annual operating budgets, forecasts, capital expenditures, and operating expense management.

      • Review CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, rent collections, delinquencies, and financial performance across the portfolio.

      • Analyze operational and financial trends to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and asset performance.

      • Partner closely with accounting, leasing, ownership, and executive leadership to maximize portfolio value.

      • Lease Administration & Compliance

        • Provide executive oversight of commercial lease administration, including amendments, renewals, assignments, estoppels, SNDAs, and related legal documentation.

        • Interpret lease provisions and ensure compliance while identifying operational, financial, and legal risks.

        • Maintain accurate lease abstracting and documentation within Yardi.

        • Collaborate with leasing teams, legal counsel, ownership, and tenants on lease-related matters.

        • Reporting & Process Improvement

          • Develop executive-level reporting packages that provide meaningful insights into portfolio performance.

          • Establish standardized dashboards, operational metrics, delinquency reporting, tenant retention analytics, and financial reporting.

          • Design and implement policies, procedures, and workflows that improve consistency, efficiency, and organizational scalability.

          • Ensure integrity and accuracy of operational, financial, and property management data.

          • Relationship Management

            • Build trusted relationships with tenants, investors, ownership groups, lenders, contractors, attorneys, and vendors.

            • Serve as the senior operational representative for ownership regarding portfolio performance.

            • Resolve complex tenant and operational issues with professionalism, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach.


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree required.

  • 10+ years of commercial property management experience, including team leadership responsibility.

  • Proven success leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing property management teams.

  • Strong background managing commercial real estate portfolios; retail experience is highly preferred.

  • Advanced experience with Yardi, including reporting, lease administration, and property operations.

  • Thorough understanding of commercial leases, CAM reconciliations, budgeting, financial reporting, and capital planning.

  • Experience preparing executive-level reporting and presenting portfolio performance to senior leadership.

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and leadership skills.

  • Driver’s License Required-travel to properties within the portfolio will be required as needed.


The Ideal Candidate

  • Executive leader with a collaborative, hands-on management style.

  • Strategic thinker who can build scalable systems while remaining engaged in day-to-day operations.

  • Proven ability to create structure, improve processes, and drive organizational performance.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility to succeed in a growing organization.

  • Strong financial and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and executive presence.

  • Confident communicator who builds credibility with executives, ownership, tenants, lenders, and external partners.


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