Hybrid Property Manager chez Westcore

Westcore is a fully-integrated commercial real estate investment company with institutional scale and capabilities, that operates with the speed and adaptability of opportunistic entrepreneurs.  Westcore has a dynamic track record of real estate investing going back to its founding in 2000. We focus on well-located industrial properties in the United States. We are a vertically integrated company with expertise in all facets of real estate investment management: acquisitions, finance, asset management, leasing, construction and building operations.

To better support our Property Management Department and the anticipated doubling of our portfolio over the next few years, Westcore is looking for a well rounded Property Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Property Manager collaborates with the Property Management and Department staff, Asset Management, Leasing, Transaction and Construction departments along with vendors, consultants, contractors and tenants to ensure that all aspects of managing Westcore’s Central/Eastern industrial portfolio are addressed efficiently and professionally. This position will function as a generalist, working in the areas of operations, tenant and vendor relations, financial reporting, and transactions.

CORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operations of all assigned properties, including travel to properties to perform routine site inspections
• Maintain regular and professional interaction with tenants
• Coordinate capital projects related to make-lease ready, tenant improvements, building systems and other property related needs, including proposal review, approval requests and logistical coordination
• Manage accounting related functions such as budget preparation and CAM estimates and recoveries
• Manage and oversee internal PM transaction tasks for acquisitions and dispositions

PRIMARY DUTIES: (The below list is not comprehensive, and priorities will change on a day-to-day basis)

Operations

• Evaluate vendors and negotiate service contracts
• Perform routine property inspections
• Coordinate and direct 3^rd party engineering vendors
• Manage work order/property inspection system (Facility Manager) 
• Respond to after-hour emergency calls 

Tenant Relations & Lease Administration

• Collaborate with the Leasing Manager and Asset Management to facilitate leasing processes including make lease ready scope recommendations
• Review and approve Lease Abstracts, Notice of Lease Term Dates, and Tenant Action Forms
• Perform move-ins/move-outs, as required
• Review and oversight of collections/default proceedings

 Property Accounting (in conjunction with Finance & Accounting Departments)

• Review and approve operating and construction-related expense payables and check requests
• Review and approve monthly accrual reports
• Oversee collection efforts and eviction proceedings
• Prepare annual budget and required reforecasts
• Prepare and/or approve CAM Estimates and Reconciliation packages

Transactions (Acquisition/ACQ and Disposition/DISPO)

• Manage requests for information and review of materials related to property transactions - ALL
• Direct team on individual transaction job assignments and monitor the timely completion of work - ALL
• Coordinate due diligence material review with internal team - ALL
• Review and approve estoppels, vendor and tenant notices, and coordinate delivery of documents - ALL
• Ensure successful transfer/set-up of applicable utilities and fire monitoring - ALL
• Review service contracts for assignment or cancellation - ALL
• Assist and/or prepare initial operating expense budget - ACQ
• Review Seller’s historical CAM Reconciliations and identify any Base Years, Caps, etc. applicable to future ownership. Lead discussion with Accounting team for tenant recovery review - ACQ
• Review physical due diligence reports and coordinate post-close repairs and capital improvements - ACQ
• Participate in Buyer/Seller Tenant Interviews - ALL

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or with commercial property management experience
• Four to Seven+ years’ experience in commercial property management or real estate related industry
• Minimum three years in Property Manager role
• Experience with industrial asset class a plus
• State real estate license and coursework toward RPA or CPM designations a plus
• Proficiency with property management/accounting software; preferably Yardi (Voyager, Payscan); Excel and other MS Windows applications
• Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and results driven environment
• Ability to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from managers, tenants, brokers, etc. 
• An assessment will be administered for role related technical and communication skills.  

MISSION

Utilize our expertise and experience to recognize market inefficiencies, quickly deploy capital and talent to act on opportunities, deliver superior outcomes to stakeholders, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

CORE VALUES

Westcore values its employees and works to create an environment where professional and personal growth can be achieved. We look for motivated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Our employees are supported by an environment where mentoring is encouraged, and where tools and resources to succeed are readily available. Our company lives by its values, treating each other with respect and consideration at all times.

• Integrity: We behave ethically, honestly and respectfully.
• Excellence: We execute brilliantly. We are accountable for our performance and deliver high quality results. 
• Teamwork: We are a group of people with diverse talents working to produce positive synergistic results. 
• Balance: We work hard while embracing our commitment to family, friends and community. 
• Commitment: We foster a culture of service, responsiveness, accountability, and professionalism.
  

Compensation: 100K- 130K DOE + 10% Bonus Eligibility. Competitive Healthcare Coverage, Multilayered Vacation, & 401K offerings.