General Manager, Property - Washington State, United States - 3m

Description

**About JLL**

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and were honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table

Summary

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for working directly with the client and Group Manager to

ensure a thorough understanding of its investment objectives and the development of acceptable

property?specific strategic plans and operating and capital budgets. Once developed, the GM must

oversee the implementation of approved initiatives and programs by managing and coordinating the

efforts of the property team (e.g. leasing specialists, vendors, contractors, and building employees).

Duties and Responsibilities

? Develops, gains consensus for, and implements the Management Plan for assigned assets.

? Assist in completing the Management Audit.

? Assist Client Accounting Services (CAS) in the development of written policies and procedures

for tenant rent collections and extension of credit terms to tenants within client parameters.

? Reviews account aging reports to ascertain status of collections and balances outstanding and to

evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures.

? Inspects facilities and equipment to determine extent of service and equipment required.

? Recommends, justifies, develops and coordinates projects that enhance the value of the office

buildings.

? Works with Chief Engineer to assign employees to duties such as maintenance, repair, or

renovation and obtains bids for additional work from outside contractors, pursuant to client and

Jones Lang LaSalle guidelines.

? Manages major construction projects such as lobby renovations, garage membrane resurfacing,

elevator upgrades, faade repairs, etc.

? Prioritize day?to?day operations and provide direction to engineering staff.

? Supports Leasing Specialist in the preparation of lease and/or rental agreements and maintains

ownership of the lease administration process.

? Participate in review of lease proposals and lease language, lease discussions, and negotiations.

? Employs or contracts for onsite management and engineering personnel, as delineated within

the operating budget, management plan and/or management services agreement. Submits

hiring recommendations to Group Manager for approval.

? Assembles and analyzes contract bids, and submits bids, recommendations and standard form

contract agreement to Vice President for execution.

? Oversee Real Estate Tax protest process.

? Prepare and/or review the annual jurisdictional forms and filings as required. (i.e. Income &

Expense, Real Estate Tax payments, Property Tax fillings, etc.

? Prepares the final budget documentation (i.e., explanatory notes.)

? Plans and administers budget for the office building(s). Oversees achieving annual budgeted

revenue, operating and capital expenses. Ensures timely and accurate reporting (monthly and

quarterly).

? Prepares and/or reviews adjustments to tenant billing process.

? Reviews and approves all accounts payable, ensuring accurate general ledge coding and

property allocations.

Prepares and/or reviews financial statements and reports on status of office buildings such as

occupancy rates and dates of expiration of leases.

? Prepares and/or reviews periodic inventory of building contents and property condition, and

forwards listing to client for review.

? Develop and implement a tenant retention program.

? Establishes written goals and objectives for employees directly reporting to the role of general

manager. Conducts periodic formal and informal performance evaluations. Develops training

program and career path for property employees. Assures succession planning.

Requirements

? 3+ years of commercial real estate or property management experience including budget

preparation/financial reporting, familiarity with building systems, lease negotiation,

documentation and administration.

? 2+ years of experience at managing a staff of two (2) or more.

? Associates or Bachelor degree. An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Highly Desirable Attributes

? Read, analyze, and interpret legal documents (lease documents, claims of lien, etc.), general

business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

? Produce well?written reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

? Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior level management,

clients, customers, peers and the general public.

? Ability to analyze, interpret and explain financial statements and calculate dollar and percentage

variances.

? Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of concrete variables in situations where

only limited standardization exists.

? Strategic thinker with strong implementation orientation.

? Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office/Suite, and any other software program or piece of

technology identified as standard for JLL or requested by the Client.

? Strong working knowledge in various budget applications.

**What you can expect from us**

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today

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