General Manager

• Location 310 Strand St,Alexandria, VA, 22314,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Regular
• Manage Others Yes

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Come join our growing team!

If you are looking for a rewarding role with opportunities for growth at a company that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, look no further! Barkan Management Company is a leading property management firm serving over 200 residential communities across 8 states, with regional offices in Boston and Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1964, we have over 50 years of experience in real estate, specializing in community association and multi-family management, encompassing market rate and affordable housing. Our team of over 800 talented professionals shares a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, maintaining the highest quality standards, and exceeding client expectations. Join us as we continue to redefine the standards of excellence in property management!

We are looking for a motivated, experienced, hands‑on General Manager. This is a full‑time, exempt position based in Alexandria, VA.

• Serve as the daily on‑site leadership presence for a luxury waterfront residential community
• Coordinate resident service, owner inquiries, work orders, and follow‑through
• Conduct regular property walks and identify maintenance issues proactively
• Coordinate with concierge, security, janitorial, engineering, garage, landscaping, and other service partners
• Support preventive maintenance planning, inspection tracking, and vendor accountability
• Monitor open items, recurring operational patterns, vendor delays, and Board‑sensitive issues
• Support Board‑ready communications, reports, updates, and action‑item tracking
• Coordinate practical operating matters involving building operations, garage/access issues, shared‑service areas, loading or delivery activity, and other high‑touch interfaces
• Help ensure the property feels polished, responsive, orderly, and well cared for every day

• Experience in condominium, community association, luxury residential, high‑rise, mixed‑use, hospitality, or complex property operations
• Strong resident‑service instincts and polished communication judgment
• Comfort working with Boards, residents, vendors, engineers, concierge/security teams, and senior leadership
• Ability to prioritize, track open items, follow through, and communicate clearly
• Strong vendor coordination and contract oversight skills
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, work order tracking, building systems, and property inspections
• Ability to remain calm and professional when urgent issues, residents, vendors, and leadership priorities converge
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Excel, property management platforms, work order systems, and resident communication tools
• CMCA or other community association management credentials preferred
• Luxury condominium, high‑rise, hospitality, or mixed‑use experience strongly preferred
• Polished, professional, and service‑minded presence
• Strong follow‑through and ownership of open items
• Ability to build trust with residents, Board members, vendors, and internal leadership
• Organized approach to inspections, reporting, vendor follow‑up, and resident communication
• Comfort operating in a luxury, high‑expectation environment

• Schedule: Full‑time, on‑site, Monday‑Friday
• Location: Alexandria waterfront
• Timeline: August 1 start

Barkan offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full‑time employees that includes:

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short and Long‑Term Disability

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Group Legal/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

The Barkan Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.