Senior Property Manager / Property Manager

Company Overview:Our client is a well-capitalized, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment firm with a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of neighborhood retail and mixed-use assets across high-growth U.S. markets. The firm is known for its strategic approach, collaborative team, and high-quality portfolio, and it is driven to make a positive impact within the communities it serves.The firm recently launched a new in-house property management platform to directly operate its national portfolio, replacing third-party managers. The platform is growing quickly as it takes over properties and is built on three pillars: people first (real work-life balance, rotating on-call, and automation of routine back-office work), hospitality (a major investment in tenant and customer experience), and technology that makes the job easier.Position Description:Our client is hiring its first Property Manager in New Jersey to lead a growing portfolio of grocery-anchored, value-add shopping centers, including a recent acquisition in northern New Jersey, with additional acquisitions underway. The Property Manager will own tenant experience, financial performance, and day-to-day operations, lead the takeover of newly acquired properties, and oversee capital projects that support each center’s business plan.Primary Responsibilities:Value-Add & Growth FocusLead the onboarding and transition of newly acquired propertiesOversee capital projects and improvements that support value-add business plansBuild strong relationships with grocery anchors and in-line tenants, traveling regularly between propertiesTenant Experience & HospitalityServe as the day-to-day relationship manager for tenants at each propertyDeliver a tailored hospitality experience aligned with each assetProactively engage tenants through regular communication and community-building initiativesLead tenant issue resolution with urgency, ownership, and follow-throughFinancial Performance & Asset ExecutionOwn budget-to-actual performance, including variance analysis and corrective action planningPartner with Asset Management to execute business plansOversee accounts receivable, CAM management, recoveries, and expense controlDrive NOI growth through operational efficiencies and strategic vendor managementOperations & Vendor ManagementExecute company operating standards across maintenance, engineering, janitorial, landscaping, and life safetyManage vendors as accountable, performance-based partners, including COI compliance and service standardsOversee capital projects, tenant improvements, and property upgradesTechnology, Leadership & ComplianceLeverage property technology platforms (e.g., Yardi Voyager and AI-enabled tools) for real-time visibility and reportingLead and coordinate property teams, including assistant property managers, engineers, and third-party partnersEnsure compliance with life safety, regulatory, and lease requirements, and lead incident response and documentationRequirements:3 - 7+ years of commercial property management experienceNew Jersey Real Estate License, or willingness to obtain one promptly (a current salesperson license is a plus)Retail and/or mixed-use experience strongly preferredProven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and tenant relationshipsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Yardi or a similar property management platformExposure to high-touch retail or experiential environmentsExperience in a high-growth or newly built platformGrocery-anchored shopping center experienceValue-add, repositioning, or property takeover experienceSkills:Hospitality-driven mindset with acute attention to detailFinancial and analytical acumenCommunication and relationship managementAdaptability and comfort with new tools and systemsSelf-motivated with strong independent judgmentOrganization across competing prioritiesSalary:Base Salary & Bonus: Commensurate with experience