Junior Property Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

For over 30 years, we have been focused on one thing: Managing Properties to Maximize Results

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Warrington PCI Management is a fully integrated real estate company dedicated to protecting, creating, and enhancing value for our clients and their assets. In addition to its Vancouver headquarters, WPM has established a Victoria office to oversee operations across Vancouver Island, further strengthening its regional presence and service capabilities.

The Junior Property Manager provides professional services in the management of an assigned portfolio of properties within one or more asset classes. Under the guidance of the Property Manager, the Junior Property Manager will actively demonstrate the Warrington PCI Management’s Mission Statement, which is to foster trust and mutual respect in all business relationships, and to maximize the return on and value of our client’s real estate assets.

JOB DUTIES

Team and Stakeholder Management

• Customer and Business Relations: Collaborate with all internal and external members of the WPM team, which will include clients, tenants, vendors, contractors, accounting and administrative staff to ensure the most efficient operation of each assigned property.Demonstrate professional, effective and proactive, timely response in all business matters.
• Leadership: Specifically, responsible for the building operations staff to ensure the WPM standard of care for each property is maintained at all times. This will include the administration of the company’s performance management program and to ensure appropriate vacation/leave support when necessary.
• Tenant Relations: Consistently fair administration of the lease agreement, compliance with tenancy laws (knowledge in BC laws are required depending on the portfolio), while providing sound and practical interpretation of the lease to all parties to the agreement; work closely with leasing department in regard to sub leases, assignments and other lease administration functions, ensure proper documentation is in place, and that leasing objectives are being achieved as stipulated by the client; and, coordination and attendance in touring of the space and property to prospective tenants as required. Maintain positive tenant relations through regular on-site visits, prompt response to questions/concerns, and routinely scheduled tenant meetings and correspondence. Assist with coordination of tenant moves (in and out) of leased premises.

Property Management

• Management of our property portfolio as assigned
• Property Maintenance and Repair: Ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are maintained in peak operating condition, to enhance user satisfaction, efficient energy consumption and environmental sustainability, and long-term capital appreciation; scheduled preventative maintenance to be completed on time and on budget.
• Standard of Care (Property): Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of each property to ensure that highest standard of cleanliness and maintenance are consistently maintained at all times.
• Administration: Manage tenant and/or owner initiatives related to insurance/risk management, incidents and claims, legal files, as well as environmental and energy conservation programs. Cooperate in the implementation of corporate initiatives.
• Financial Performance: Prepare for presentation to the client, annual operating and capital budgets, operating cost reconciliations, and monthly variance reporting; work directly with the accounting team to ensure accuracy; and, liaise with all stakeholders to ensure proper and thorough understanding.
• Project Management: Timely execution of all necessary and approved capital improvement and repair projects; provide appropriate communication to all stakeholders; and, ensure projects are completed on budget and as approved (if change orders are required). Oversight and coordination of necessary approvals for tenant improvement projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Accounts Receivable: Direct responsibility for the accurate invoicing and collection of all rent and additional rent and charges in accordance with the lease, the WPM management agreement, and service agreements.

Other duties as directed by the Property Management Leadership Team as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB DETAILS

Education and Experience

• Valid rental management license with British Columbia Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is required
• A valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract is required
• Degree or diploma in a related field, with a preference for a business-related discipline or a discipline related to property/facility operation and maintenance (such as property development or engineering)
• At least 2 years of related experience in property/building management, managing properties such as residential, commercial, retail and/or industrial portfolios
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Yardi Voyager

Competencies

• Exceptional managerial, leadership, customer-service, and communication skills to coach and motivate direct reports and third-party vendors
• Ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts at all levels of an organization and to different audiences
• Ability to network with industry professionals, vendors, and ownership groups
• Strong financial management skills and business acumen
• Practical judgement and decisive manner
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain a calm focus
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Positive self-starter, self-motivated, hands-on mentality with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• A dedication to providing exceptional customer service
• Knowledge of operations procedures, general maintenance, construction, contract negotiation, accounting/finance and computer applications
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiar with BC’s Occupational Health & Safety regulations and procedures

VACATION & BENEFITS

- Vacation: 3 weeks

- Bonus: up to 5%

Please apply via email: ***email_hidden***.

Business Address: #300-1030 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2Y3

Work Location: Lower Mainland

Language of work: English