Senior Property Manager

Overview

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a commercial real estate investment and development firm to identify a Senior Property Manager. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of office, retail, flex, and industrial assets while operating with a high level of autonomy. The Senior Property Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and tenant satisfaction, while supporting long-term asset value and portfolio growth.

• Lead the development and management of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives.
• Oversee financial performance, including variance analysis, rent collections, payables approvals, and real estate tax appeals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants and ownership, maintaining strong relationships and high service standards.
• Manage building operations, preventative maintenance programs, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead capital improvement projects, risk management initiatives, and safety programs across the portfolio.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Property Managers and property operations staff while partnering cross-functionally with asset management, leasing, construction, and legal teams.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of commercial property management experience with a strong performance track record.
• CPM, CFM, or RPA designation preferred.
• Experience with property management platforms such as MRI, Yardi, Nexus, or Avid.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills.