On-Site Property Manager | Commercial Office | Queens

On-Site Property Manager | Commercial Office | Queens

A successful commercial real estate owner/operator/developer seeks an experienced Commercial Property Manager to oversee operations of a class A office property in Queens. This is a stable and profitable company that owns a significant portfolio of commercial office and retail assets. This is a highly visible position within a well-established and successful organization.

The ideal candidate will have commercial property management experience and business acumen to reverse inefficiencies, optimize organizational controls, and drive cost savings. Excel in staff development and deliver continuous improvements to enhance portfolio operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct oversight and overall management of the property, ensuring compliance with established standards, company policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee day-to-day building operations, working closely with on-site property management staff, building engineers, maintenance personnel, and administrative teams to ensure efficient operations and exceptional tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure tenant needs, service requests, and building-related concerns are promptly addressed by administrative and technical staff, maintaining a high standard of service and responsiveness.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to on-site building teams, including building managers, superintendents, engineers, and maintenance personnel, ensuring accountability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee building mechanical systems and infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and other critical building systems, ensuring proper maintenance, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular property inspections and provide direction regarding maintenance, repairs, alterations, reconditioning, and preventative maintenance initiatives to preserve asset quality and minimize operational disruptions.
• Provide oversight and guidance on current and planned capital improvement projects, tenant buildouts, major renovations, and building modernization initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established specifications.
• Monitor building conditions and identify opportunities for operational improvements, deferred maintenance remediation, capital upgrades, and long-term asset preservation.
• Develop, manage, and control annual operating and capital budgets, including forecasting expenditures, monitoring financial performance, analyzing budget variances, and presenting explanations and recommendations to ownership.
• Support the leasing team by overseeing property-related due diligence, coordinating building inspections and assessments, and monitoring outside broker activity to support leasing and occupancy objectives.
• Manage existing service contracts and vendor relationships, overseeing performance, service quality, contract compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify, source, evaluate, and negotiate with new vendors, contractors, and service providers as needed to support building operations, capital projects, and property management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships through participation in industry associations, professional organizations, and civic groups.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with commercial properties in an APM or PM capacity.
• Strong experience with evaluation, development, and motivation of staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service.

Salary: $150,000 - $165,000 plus bonus, 401k, and employer paid health benefits.

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non-cash incentives.

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