Senior Property Manager - Palo Alto (CRE)

About the Role

Senior Property Manager • Palo Alto (CRE) is responsible for managing the Property Management staff, overseeing a significant portfolio of properties, and serving as the primary liaison for third‑party relationships. • Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business • Provide overall property management leadership through policy development, information flow coordination, and strategy • Lead Property Management staff and promote career paths for professionals • Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process • Oversee billing, including invoice payment and fund disbursement • Monitor cash flow and requirements with Property Manager for efficient use of cash • Prepare reports, annual budget, and owner documents per management agreement • Support prompt collection of management fees and overhead reimbursements • Maintain interface with third‑party owners to ensure contract compliance and timely reporting • Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure satisfaction • Perform regular property inspections with staff • Oversee construction projects, approving contracts and invoices with Construction Manager • Ensure compliance with policies, codes, regulations, and governmental directives

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget tracking
• ▸billing oversight
• ▸cash management
• ▸reporting
• ▸construction oversight
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

The role operates in a professional office setting, using standard equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, and requires regular travel between properties in various weather conditions. Physical demands include moving between floors, climbing stairs, occasional outdoor travel, and remaining seated or standing for most of the workday while operating office machinery. • Communication Proficiency (oral and written) • Problem Solving/Analysis • Leadership Skills • Teamwork Orientation • Time Management Skills • Financial Acumen • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred • 5+ years of real estate property management or related experience • CPM, RPA, or CSM designation • Possess real estate license • Strong knowledge of finance and building operations • Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates • Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including employees and vendors • Previous experience analyzing and negotiating commercial lease or contract language • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's degree
• ▸5+ years
• ▸cpm
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸real estate
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield is a global real‑estate services leader with 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, generating $9.5 billion in revenue in 2023. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package—including health, vision, dental, flexible spending, retirement, life and disability insurance—and offers competitive pay ranging from $114,750 to $135,000, dependent on location, experience, and other factors.

Work Environment

Onsite