LOCATION:  Remote - Central or Eastern Time Zone

Our Client is a privately held, full-service net lease and shopping center development firm with assets across the Eastern United States. The shopping center portfolio includes properties totaling over 300,000 square feet in 3 states.  Our Client strives to provide a unique approach to every property which results in exceptional asset performance.

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day activities of a portfolio of shopping centers to protect and enhance each real estate asset.  The selected candidate will be a collaborative team player with leadership qualities, that welcomes a challenge and is confident in their decision-making ability.  The position reports directly to the company’s principals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a growing portfolio of shopping center properties.
• Create operations budget for all shopping center.
• Assists with accounting team on processing payments for Common area charges.
• In conjunction with accounting team, work through year end common area reconciliations.
• Develop strong collaborative and inclusive relationships with members of the acquisitions, development, leasing, construction finance and accounting teams.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing tenants.
• Respond to tenant and asset customer inquiries and suggestions.
• Respond 24 hours, 7 days per week to any tenant issue or property emergency.
• Develop operations programs that contribute to the overall profitability, safety, and productivity of the assets.
• Resolve maintenance issues, develop preventative maintenance plans, administer property improvements and oversee existing property conditions at all assigned assets.
• Oversees marketing efforts and special events at the property level.
• Prepare the annual budget of each assigned asset as well as any required reforecasting.
• Assists in the creation and review of budgets for each asset.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance reports for each asset.
• Inspect properties on a regular basis to note and correct all property issues.
• Assist in managing fiscal activities of the property including development and adherence to the budgets.
• Recommend and implement property sustainability practices.
• Evaluates property needs and recommends capital improvements across the portfolio as required.
• Executes approved projects in a timely manner – ensures scope accuracy and compliance including all assigned Property Managers projects.
• Develops relationships and serves as liaison to civic representatives, business partners, home office, and tenants.
• Establishes and maintains positive community relations by attending various functions as a representative of the assigned properties. Reviews and approves requests for tours, information, and public appearances.
• Acts as Tenant Coordinator and monitors on-site tenant construction for compliance with approved plans for all assigned properties. Works proactively with others to ensure meeting rent commencement dates.
• In cooperation with retail leasing team, show space and interact with national, regional, local tenant prospects to enhance property income.
• Understand and report on market conditions, competition, community/ government issues, and economic development plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in managing retail shopping centers and/or mixed-use assets.
• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Creative abilities; able to think “outside the box”.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High proficiency of Microsoft software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Affiliation with ICSC and advanced Property Management specific certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Day and overnight reimbursable travel required.

About Poline Search Partners

Poline Search Partners is an international executive search firm specializing in the shopping center industry. We serve property owners, developers, retailers and service providers who are seeking remarkable talent and work to align them with candidates who are eager for new growth opportunities. Since 1979, our team has been connecting companies and candidates with a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction—making us the industry’s most trusted leader in recruitment.

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