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Cafaro is looking for a Property Manager at Kentucky Oaks Mall to serve as the primary liaison between the company and tenants, overseeing all physical aspects of the property. As the 'face' of the company, the Property Manager will represent the company with professionalism and integrity while demonstrating the company's Core Values. The ideal candidate will be project-oriented, maintain strong tenant relationships, and excel in organization and multitasking. A solid understanding of commercial real estate finances, construction, landscaping, and property maintenance is required. The Property Manager should be an effective negotiator with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to follow-up.
In This Role, You Will:

• Manage vendor contracts, bids, and oversee maintenance/repair projects.
• Identify and prioritize capital and repair projects.
• Enforce tenant lease obligations and document noncompliance.
• Collaborate with corporate team on tenant build-outs.
• Maintain annual budget, develop 5-year capital projections, and monitor expenses.
• Liaise with tenant representatives and maintain strong relationships.
• Identify inefficiencies in facility management and implement improvements.
• Approve facility-related expenses and ensure proper account categorization.
• Maintain vacancies for tenant tours and coordinate with leasing directors.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:
When you join Cafaro you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every day.
As an employee with Cafaro, you will also benefit from the following:

• Competitive health care plan with low deductibles.
• Dental & Vision insurance.
• Annual paid time off benefits

• A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive wellness plan that includes reimbursement for gym memberships.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of property management experience preferred.
• Self-directed, motivated, and collaborative individual.
• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of commercial real estate finances.
• Effective communicator with all levels of management, staff, vendors, and tenants.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, and "Job Cost" systems.
• Willing to address property management matters during nontraditional hours.
• Hands-on approach to property management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within budget and on schedule.

Why Cafaro:
For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve, and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
This vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores, and in 1949, they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the nation.
Today, the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties, encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company, with Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr., guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation, they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and grandfather.
Cafaro's Mission:
The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment, the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people, as an extension of the Cafaro family, constitute our most important resource.
Accordingly, by promoting an environment that values fairness, respect, and recognition, the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability, personal growth, and self-esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty, pride, dedication, and strong work ethic.
In the tradition of our founders, we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty, openness, integrity, and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity. It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants.
It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants. The employment practices of the Company are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as specified under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), religion or age.