Commercial Real Estate Manager jobs in Illinois

Oversee the daily operations of a four-building, 700,000 RSF Class-A suburban office campus located in Deerfield, Illinois, ensuring exemplary financial performance and operational excellence. Success in this position results in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction – both building owner and tenants.

Specific responsibilities include:

•  Implement asset management plan for assigned assets and ensure compliance with management agreement
• Provide management and guidance to property staff, including hiring and performance management, as well as day-to-day operations guidance
•  Promote collaboration among the various property support teams (accounting/leasing/construction)
• Foster positive relationships with client, tenants and vendors
• Adhere to company and industry-standard policies and procedures, ensuring operational compliance
• Negotiate service and maintenance contracts in accordance with asset operating plan
• Regularly and proactively complete property inspections
• Ensure the safety and protection of all building occupants and the property
• Produce well-written reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Assist with leasing efforts, including showing spaces, maintaining vacant suites, reviewing lease language and participating in lease discussions
• Administer fully executed leases to ensure compliance by both landlord and tenant
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of construction projects to ensure timely and accurate completion, including forecasted capital improvement plan
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets and monitor building performance relative to the budgets
• Prepare financial reports, including variance tracking/comments and the completion of CAM reconciliations
• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, including real estate tax payments and appeals
• Promote the building’s philanthropic initiatives.
• Coordinate training and development activities for team members
• Additional duties or projects as assigned by senior team and the client

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• A high level of energy, drive, and initiative in the pursuit of job goals
• Strong organizational skills; ability to self-start and multi-task
• Advanced oral and written communications
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in problem solving
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Manage workload commitments effectively and handle deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage personnel
• State real estate license required
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate experience
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field; or relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; MRI/Avid/Kardin software experience a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed, which may exceed 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 40 hours per week