Property Manager

The Property Manager position reports to the Director, Property Management; this position is responsible for initiating and supervising the daily management, maintenance, and associated construction of multiple properties within an assigned portfolio. Portfolio size may be 7 – 12 properties equaling approximately 1.2 - 1.5 million sf. The position requires experience in the retail property management and construction management process, a strong working knowledge of all facets of facility management including vacancy management, roofing systems, HVAC, parking lot maintenance, electrical, plumbing sewer and fire protection. This position requires strong negotiating skills, verbal & written communication skills, accuracy and accountability, financial analysis, judgment, and confidentiality. The Property Manager position functions at a high capacity within the context of a larger team, setting and implementing goals, supporting leasing initiatives, delivering construction feasibility information, capital project management, sourcing new revenue and coordinating with national ancillary leasing team, assisting Accounting, Collections and Finance functions.

Duties & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

NOI Enhancement

Ability to find ways to improve NOI by means of expense management (including consideration to CAM recoveries)

Management of ancillary income events and programs sourced by the National Ancillary Income Team as well as generating ancillary opportunities and revenue streams

Understanding and managing utility resale operations to maximize net revenue

OPERATIONAL

Conduct property visits as required to ensure property shopping center presentation, as well as company standards

Bid, negotiate, scope and supervise contracted services for all properties

Resolution of maintenance issues, administration of property improvements and oversight of existing conditions to achieve the long term preservation of the shopping center

Assure compliance with ADA, environmental, building, and construction codes/ordinances

Monitor energy consumption to conserve energy at each property

Ensure tenant compliance with requirements of the lease – operational and functional

Respond 24 hours, 7 days per week to any tenant issue or property emergency

Supervise administrative personnel

Development and Management of budgets

Identifying and managing cost control measures

Assist with insurance certificates and claims, including any necessary court appearances

Capital Project Management & Construction

Collaborate with construction department partners on tenant buildout, TI/ TA.

Supervise and control all common area construction and property improvements

Update information on capital projects in company software programs

Establish a “net” of contractors that can be utilized throughout the portfolio.

Establish long-range capital plans for asset preservation.

Administrative

Monitor budget vs. actual financial activities

Prepare monthly variance reports for Management

Maintain all property and vendor data and reports as required

Accounting /Financial

Develop annual operating budgets for each property; manage expenses within budgetary limits on a monthly, quarterly, annual basis

Schedule budgeted projects within appropriate timeframe as established in operating budget

Authorize and control property expenditures

Approve invoices for payment utilizing proper expense coding and categorization

Assist Cash & Collections as necessary in pursuing past due rent balances

Assist Lease Compliance / Accounting as necessary in reviewing C.A.M., Real Estate Tax, and Insurance Settlements

Ensure tenant bill backs for Utility usage are processed accurately

Legal

Anticipate potential tenant problems and address them before they become legal issues

Assist Legal and Cash & Collections departments as necessary with court proceedings

Represent Landlord in court appearances as necessary

Community & Municipal Involvement

Interact with city officials to maintain good relationships

Attend zoning/city council meetings as needed

Education and/or Experience:

An undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

A minimum of five years of broad-based property management experience including time in the commercial/community shopping center industry

CSM or CPM preferred

Position Requirements :

Strong verbal & written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly with both internal & external customers and at all levels within the Brixmor organization

Strong understanding of shopping center financials and managing assets to maximize NOI

Skilled in customer service and tenant relations

Understand contracts/leases

Strong project management background to work closely with and give direction to contractors and vendors

Negotiating skills

Ancillary leasing sales experience or aptitude and desire to perform

Strong administrative writing and reporting skills

Ability to initiate bid requests, vendor and contractor management

Ability to present self and Brixmor in a professional manner in all customer communications and actions

Solid time management skills with ability to prioritize, organize and successfully balance multiple tasks and requests

Must be able to exhibit initiative and work independently

Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Must be a team player and work well with Senior Management, tenants, and other property managers, leasing managers, lease administration, and corporate personnel, architects, contractors and other daily contacts.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Ability to work required hours (as currently defined) and occasional evenings

Willing and able to travel is required

Brixmor offers a hybrid work schedule (first three days of the week in the office, the balance remote optional), very competitive pay commensurate with background and responsibilities plus a benefits and perks package that supports career engagement, growth, good health and connection with teammates and our communities.

EOE (Brixmor is an Equal Opportunity Employer)

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