SENIOR PROPERTY MANAGER – RENTON, WA

Come work for one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s Top 100 Best Workplaces in 2023!

Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.

Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Three benefit plans to choose from, including company-paid coverage for employees’ medical, dental and vision in full for those on the High-Deductible Health Plan. We also cover a portion of the premium for dependents on the High Deductible and base plans.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
• Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays off each year.
• 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
• Required licensing and training covered at 100%.

SALARY

Starting at $135,000 - $150,000 annually for candidates in Washington state. This position is also eligible for participation in our annual bonus program.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Senior Property Manager is responsible for directing property management operations and providing leasing support for a commercial office portfolio, including responsibility for tenant relations, budgeting, financial reporting, establishing operational policies, coordinating with engineering and building technical systems, and supporting investor/owner relationships and communication activities. This position requires the ability to: manage all aspects inherent with property management for a multi-asset commercial office campus and owners association, operate various accounting system software; maintain client relationships with numerous owners; manage property staff; oversee property transitions; and manage other projects as required.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Service Partner Relations

• Manage service contracts with vendors. Keep on-going contracts up to date.
• Conduct competitive and ethical bidding procedures for building services to ensure quality and competitive pricing.
• Oversee work of service partners. Conduct frequent service inspections of buildings.
• Develop relationships with service partners. Spend time in the field meeting vendors and building relationships.
• Deliver and/or oversee customer service training to service partner employees.

 Construction / Project Management

• Oversee tenant and capital improvement projects. Work closely with the Chief Engineer and engineering staff.

 Tenant Relations

• Act as Unico’s ambassador to building tenants on complex issues.
• Maintain open line of communication with building tenants.
• Preserve tenant relations when transitioning properties to another owner.
• Conduct annual tenant surveys and implement necessary changes generated from survey results.

Accounting & Reporting

• Generate budgets for property revenue, expenses and capital.
• Oversight of operating expense estimate and reconciliations
• Manage operating and capital expenses for property portfolio.
• Oversee monthly management report preparation, including cash flow, and final report review. Approve invoices and purchase orders.

Supervisory

• Provide leadership and team support for the building staff. Supervise PM staff.
• Prepare and deliver annual performance evaluation for direct reports.
• Provide oversight and manage day to day office activities.

Leasing

• Ensure all available spaces are ready for leasing tours.
• Assists with new leases and lease renewals.
• Manages interaction with portfolio architects and legal counsel to produce space plans, construction documents and lease documents.
• Responsible for tracking leasing encumbrances and providing required tenant notifications.

ABOUT YOU

Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below? If so, we want to hear from you! 

SKILLS

• Solid understanding of commercial real estate accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to plan, manage, and carry out a variety of projects to meet overall property goals.
• Ability to write, summarize, and present data in clear and concise management reports.
• Ability to provide supervision and direction to administrative and operations staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written & verbal skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, is detail-oriented and diligent.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Work requires ability to operate various computer software programs, including Microsoft applications Word and Excel, and property accounting software such as Yardi.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, or related field, required.
• Washington State broker’s license, or ability to obtain license within 90 days.
• 7 years’ experience in commercial property management, leasing and construction required.
• RPA or CPM designation strongly preferred.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: work at a stationary work space for long periods of time, with mobility to move throughout the office; use a PC, constantly reaching with hands and fingers and keyboarding extensively; work in close contact with small and large groups as frequent communication with others is required, including use of the telephone; be able to read and write documents in hard and electronic copy, including those requiring great attention to detail; have the physical strength and agility to handle routine office tasks and machinery. Occasional travel may be required for certain employees depending on location.

This position is in a standard office environment with desktop business equipment and frequent telephone calls. Noise level is moderate. Frequent interruptions are common, while under deadlines and time constraints. 

Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regards to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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