What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Property Manager position at Amtraco, Inc.?
SBM – Commercial Real Estate Leasing & Property Manager - SBM - a commercial real estate company that acquires, develops, manages, and leases commercial real estate.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Property Manager to oversee the daily operations and leasing activities of a diverse portfolio of commercial properties in the Western Suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. This dual-role position is responsible for maintaining property performance, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and maximizing asset value through effective management and proactive leasing of vacant spaces. The ideal candidate will act on behalf of ownership to manage property operations, coordinate maintenance, assist with capital improvements, enforce lease terms, and strategically market and lease available space to quality tenants. Strong service mindset, negotiation skills, and knowledge of the commercial leasing market and practices are essential. Success will come to those candidates who are self-starters, highly organized, and have tenacious follow-up and sales skills.
Our proven process gives us the ability to attract new tenants and maintain a high retention rate, resulting in achieving a consistent occupancy rate of over 90%. This position reports to the General Manager of Commercial Real Estate. Visit www.sbm-re.com to view our portfolio.
Position Roles & Responsibilities:
Leasing Management and Administration
- Market vacant space for lease, manage vacancies
- Attract and screen new tenants
- Negotiate, prepare, and enforce lease agreements
- Manage lease renewal, move-ins, and move-outs
- Show available space to prospective tenants
- Handle tenant calls
- Collect rent and fees
- Delivery delinquency notices
- Manage evictions
- Maintain good relationships with existing tenants
- Handle maintenance requests
- Manage and coordinate with the in-house maintenance team
- Oversee the physical condition of properties
- Work with 3rd party vendors as needed for major repairs, capital improvements or renovations
- Coordinate preventative maintenance schedule
- Work with 3rd party vendors for services (such as cleaning, HVAC, snow removal)
- Negotiate contracts and work orders
- Ensure work is complete and of quality
- Report work orders, maintenance, and vacancy performance
- Cost Improvements – Manage property costs, find ways to reduce CAM and make other cost saving
- Ensure property adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations
- Manage liability in all applicable situations
- Make sure properties are safe and compliant for tenants and their customers
Required skills and Qualifications:
- Three or more years of experience in commercial real estate (property management or leasing)
- Ability to work in an office environment and in the field
- Understanding of the real estate business, leasing market and regulatory issues
- Knowledge of commercial real estate lease structure
- Basic knowledge of buildings and their systems (plumbing, electrical, hvac)
- Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
- Previous sales skills and desire to provide best-in-class customer service
- Ability to lift 20 pounds and climb stairs
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field is a plus
AMTRACO benefits include paid vacation, PTO time, service days, health, vision and dental insurance, a 401-k program with a generous match and a progressive remote work policy.