Contract Property Manager Jobs in East Rutherford, NJ

As an LPC Property Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of a single asset or portfolio of commercial, industrial, or retail properties, coordinating all marketing, operations, and financial activities for one or more clients. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Act as primary contact with property owners, serving as Owner Representative to ensure client objectives are being met; prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and complete reports as required. 

• Manage team response to tenant needs, ensuring administrative and building technical staff resolve problems promptly and in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and contractual obligations. 

• Direct preparation and delivery of timely, accurate, and insightful monthly reports and annual budgets for operating and capital expenses consistent with client and company requirements. 

• Primary responsibility for lease administration activities including review and final approval of all lease set up, lease changes, and reporting; maintain oversight of contracted terms impacting financial performance. 

• Proactively collect rent and other charges in accordance with lease terms; report AR status to clients with action recommendations; prepare client-approved legal notices as required. 

• Direct sourcing and procurement activities; deliver detailed bid analysis and recommendations to clients that drive value; manage vendor contract compliance. 

• Manage and lead the daily and long-term activities of the team; establish work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and conduct performance evaluations and coaching. 

• Provide formal supervision to assigned team; oversee recruiting, hiring, and training and development of staff. 

• Ensure monthly or more frequent property inspections; recommend and approve alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning as needed. 

• Drives strong results from direct reports by providing appropriate work direction, strategic guidance, and performance management. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred with 3-5 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. 

• Real Estate License required where mandatory by local regulation. CPM or RPA professional designation or candidacy preferred. 

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Knowledge of Yardi or MRI and Kardin preferred. AP and CMMS proficiency required. 

• Experience with commercial office, retail, and industrial properties highly preferred. Working knowledge of leases, contracts, financial instruments, property taxes, and construction required. 

• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles; ability to forecast outcomes, prepare budgets with long-term capital plans, and deliver insightful variance reports. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly convey complex topics and lead exchange of sensitive information. 

• Demonstrated leadership potential or experience; proven collaborative contributions within a high-functioning team. 

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

Physical Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ensures monthly or more frequent property inspections. Travel to assigned properties as required. 

Equal Opportunity Employment 

LPC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 

Candidate Accommodations 

LPC provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in the office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

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