Assistant Property Manager / Commercial Retail

Benderson Development is one of America’s largest privately held real estate companies. We are proud to own and manage over 1000 properties encompassing over 55 million square feet in over 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and land holdings.

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Commercial Property Manager is to assist in the management of premier company-owned properties while maintaining a high level of quality and customer service. This individual will assist with the operations of the shopping centers within the Niskayuna area and work directly with the supervisor of a Property Manager.

Assistant Commercial Property Manager

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that the daily operations of properties, including building systems, mechanical, parking, sweeping, landscaping and general maintenance, are executed in a manner that is consistent with Benderson Development standards. Coordinate repair and upgrades to existing facilities and partner with the construction department on new construction or tenant buildouts from planning stages until turnover. Perform regular inspections of properties, primarily common areas, dependent upon landlord obligations, location, and current projects on site. Maintain an excellent exterior appearance of the retail centers (or other properties) including façade, landscaping, and parking lot upkeep, etc. Create scopes of work as needed for bid purposes - obtain estimates, review, and negotiate contracts, obtain necessary permits, and award contracts to subcontractors. Oversee work and monitor services of contractors to ensure work is carried out properly. Complete final inspection and documentation of construction/repair work and confirm that work meets tenant/company requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface for our tenants daily. Enforce lease terms. Point of contact for all tenant concerns and requests including after-hour emergencies. Perform pre/post vacancy tenant inspections. Serve as a liaison between BDC and the public and tenants. Assist leasing agents in identification of prospective tenants through showing of space as called upon.
• Understand all emergency management policies for property management including plumbing, electrical, telephone, fire, law enforcement, and lighting. Correspond with local municipal authorities regarding notices and enforcement of local ordinances and codes.
• Provide direction to maintenance staff in performing related functions, daily tasks, responsibilities, upcoming events, and promotions. Supervise, train, and monitor work of maintenance staff.
• Properly issue purchase orders, approve invoices, and provide support documentation to expedite voucher process. Perform pre/post vacancy tenant inspections.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, written and communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial multi-property management or management of a complex single commercial property.
• Understanding of construction and good working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines required.
• Proficient in using key technologies, including iPhone/iPad for mobile productivity, Microsoft Outlook for email management, and various platforms for photo sharing, camera usage and basic internet navigation.
• Valid New York State driver’s license required.

Benefits

• A company vehicle, gas card, and cell phone option will be provided to travel between properties.
• Company branded clothing and weather-related gear.
• Company raffles, discounts, and company events throughout the year.
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule and good work life balance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Annually

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate