What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Commercial Property Manager position at DZL Management Company LLC?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Senior Property Manager to oversee operations for a premier mixed-use office, retail, and hospitality campus property in Downtown Nashville. This individual will serve as the on-site leader responsible for maintaining institutional-quality standards, optimizing tenant experience, and driving operational excellence. This is a highly visible, on-site role requiring daily presence at the property to ensure operational excellence and tenant engagement.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of operational expertise, financial acumen, operational and project budgeting, leasing support capabilities, and project/construction management oversight experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly property inspections to ensure the asset meets ownership standards
- Oversee day-to-day property operations and building performance
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs with facilities staff
- Review, negotiate, and manage service contracts (janitorial, security, HVAC, elevators, landscaping)
- Lead RFP processes and ensure vendor performance meets expectations
- Serve as primary tenant contact, ensuring strong relationships and high satisfaction
- Manage tenant billing processes and prepare data for Yardi input
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring
- Conduct property tours and support leasing efforts
- Draft LOIs and initial lease documents
- Manage tenant improvement and capital projects (budgeting, design coordination, permitting, oversight)
Qualifications
- 5 years of on-site commercial property management experience (Class A office preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
- Experience with Yardi or similar property management systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- This is an on-site role requiring regular, in-person presence at the property; this position does not allow for remote work
- Must be able to routinely walk the property efficiently, including multiple buildings and outdoor areas, as part of weekly inspections and daily oversight and responsiveness. Along with mobility throughout the development and the office, the ability to sit at a desk and work continuously during the work day and using typical office equipment is also a requirement.
- Ability to navigate the property for extended periods of time, including stairs, construction areas, and active building environments
- Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, operational setting that includes interaction with tenants, vendors, and construction personnel, along with company executives and ownership
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and ownership mindset
- Excellent vendor negotiation and management skills
- Financial literacy and budgeting experience
- High attention to detail and organization
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in construction or project management preferred
- Demonstrates a positive, solutions-oriented mindset and sets a professional tone across tenant, vendor, and team interactions
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile asset in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. You will play a critical role in shaping tenant experience, operational excellence, and long-term asset performance.
Please include your salary requirements with your application. Applications without salary requirements may not be considered.