Managing Director - Property Management & Leasing

Accountable for rapidly expanding portfolio of leased commercial, industrial, warehouse, and flex real estate assets. In partnership with internal stakeholders and external brokers, third-party managers, and other vendors, manage and maintain complex, multi-site commercial real estate portfolio profitably, efficiently and at best-in-class standards. Play a key role in portfolio growth through acquisition support. Responsible for post-closing property integration and tenant onboarding.EducationBachelor's degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required)MBA or MS (Real Estate/Finance) preferredActive real estate license and CPM or CCIM designations preferredExperience12-15+ years of commercial real estate experience, including 5-7+ years in senior leadershipExperience managing multi-site commercial portfolios across property typesTrack record in leasing, tenant acquisition/retention, and portfolio growthExperience building/leading a property management function and managing operating/capital budgets Core Competencies & SkillsExpertise in commercial lease structures (NNN, gross, modified gross, ground leases) and lease administrationStrong financial acumen: NOI analysis, pro forma modeling, CapEx planningExceptional organizational leadership and team-building skills; demonstrated ability to attract and retain talentSuperior negotiation skills across leases and vendor contractsStrategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with near-term execution and operational demandsProficiency with property management platforms (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio)Strong working knowledge of building systems, construction, and facilities management best practicesExecutive presence and communication/presentation skillsKEY RESPONSIBILITIESDepartment Formation & Organizational LeadershipDefine structure, functions, reporting lines, headcount, and resourcing for CEO approval.Lead talent acquisition and onboarding for the department.Establish operating policies, SOPs, and KPIs aligned to JKLH strategic objectives.Portfolio Management & OperationsFull lifecycle oversight of leased commercial/industrial/warehouse/flex portfolio (currently 2,700,000+ sq. ft., 50+ buildings, growing rapidly).Ensure day-to-day operating excellence across properties (in-house and/or third-party providers).Build asset- and portfolio-level scorecards for real time performance reporting.Leasing Strategy & Tenant Acquisition/Retention/RelationsDevelop and execute leasing strategy to achieve target occupancy and minimize vacancies/time to fill.Lead tenant acquisition: prospecting, pipeline management, LOIs, lease execution, and onboarding.Track market trends, comps, and demand to guide leasing strategy and pricing.Lease negotiations with brokers and legal, optimizing economics and risk.Drive retention strategies to reduce turnover, extend terms, and stabilize NOI.Lead Yardi CMMS rollout and lease administration (inventory, abstraction, critical dates, commencements, escalations, renewals/expirations).Build and sustain strong tenant relationships across the portfolio.Implement a tenant communications program (reviews, escalation paths, satisfaction feedback).Maintain consistent tenant experience standards.Property ManagementCreate portfolio management standards to ensure consistent practice across assets.Develop and implement SOPs for inspections, service requests, preventive maintenance, and emergency response.Oversight of facilities management for all locations (MEP, HVAC, safety, janitorial).Conduct operational audits to validate quality and consistency of property management practices.Vendor & Contractor ManagementSelect and manage key vendor partners and conduct vendor performance reviews.Negotiate supplier contracts.Financial Management & Budget Oversight Establish portfolio/asset financial reporting, property accounting cadence, CAM reconciliations, and KPI dashboards.Develop annual operating budgets and CapEx plans; manage the budget.Maintain a multi-year capital plan that prioritizes value preservation and asset quality.Portfolio Growth "” Acquisitions & ExpansionSupport development and execution of the multi-year portfolio growth strategy.Assist with evaluation of acquisition opportunities, supporting underwriting, due diligence, and execution from LOI through closingLead post-acquisition onboarding and integration into operating systems and reporting.

Created: 2026-05-13