Property Manager

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As a Property Manager (PM), you will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of the portfolio and individual asset management plans for the Leasing & Property Management section. This involves leveraging proactive leadership and planning skills to ensure alignment with corporate and business unit goals and objectives and project management skills, from engagement of Supply Management to develop contracts, through oversight of contractors, and ultimate delivery of projects. Primary duties include:

- Facilitate issuance of Request for Proposal (RFPs) and contracts through Supply Management, as well as project oversight of demolitions and rehabilitations and renovations to buildings and sites, while considering financial efficiencies through program design and management as well as risk mitigation and all safety concerns.
- Make recommendations to scope of work for recurring contracts and ensure the scopes are adhered to; provide evidence to support contractor evaluations.
- Gather business requirements from all partners and prepare program and project budgets (capital and operating) with the objective of minimizing occupancy costs and risks, improving overall condition of the leasing portfolio, and maximizing revenue and opportunities based on cost benefit analysis.
- Perform regular site inspections and provide and maintain site access to tenants, employees, contractors, and the Fire Department. This involves issuing contracts for security, locksmiths, firebox, security systems, etc.
- Ensure timely and efficient turnover of vacant properties through effective project/renovation identification and management, aligned with market needs/desires for ease of renting/leasing and ensuring compliance to all building, occupancy and safety codes.
- Receive, prioritize and respond to tenant work order requests and attend site and assess conditions and requirements to make decisions about solutions.
- Review and approve vendor payments for capital and operational expenditures ensuring compliance to project scope and contract terms.

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2-year diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering technology or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in commercial property management or commercial construction management.
- Certified Property Manager (CPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Real Property Administrator (RPA) and related designations are assets.
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently and effectively lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with different interested parties including other internal business units, tenants and contractors.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

**Pre-employment Drug Test**: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Real Estate and Development Services

Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 323 7 Avenue SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $42.62 - 56.97 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 311925