Regional Commercial Property Manager

Job Summary:

The Regional Commercial Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and administration of assigned commercial properties in the region (approximately 27 properties across ACCO’s Southern Region). This role ensures that properties are well-maintained, financially sound, and provide a positive experience for occupants. The Regional Commercial Property Manager will work closely with tenants, vendors, and property owners to achieve property objectives and maximize asset value for the business. The role supervises assigned property operations staff and overseas contracted building service providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of commercial properties, ensuring they are clean, safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Supervise assigned property operations staff, including hiring, training, assigning and scheduling work, managing performance, and approving time. Direct and evaluate contracted building service providers.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, repairs, and capital improvement projects while conducting regular property inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including negotiating service agreements.
• Develop and maintain positive tenant relations by serving as the primary point of contact, addressing concerns, and coordinating move-ins and move-outs.
• Prepare and manage annual property budgets, including income and expenses, while monitoring and controlling costs to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Administer and enforce lease agreements, monitor expirations, initiate renewal processes, and coordinate with real estate brokers.
• Maintain accurate and organized property records, prepare property-related communications, and coordinate with legal counsel on property-related matters as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

Strong understanding of commercial real estate principles, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of lease agreements, property laws, and regulations.

Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis.

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold staff and vendors accountable for performance.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.

Proficiency in property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPM, RPA) are preferred.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven 5+ years of experience in commercial property management.

Desired:

• 2+ years’ supervising staff.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

People manager with direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel required 10-15% of the time to manage properties across the region.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Prolonged sitting.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.
  

Competitive Wages:

$97,000-$138,000 annually. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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