Property Manager

1801 Roeder Ave STE 100, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA

Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

About the Port of Bellingham
The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County. It is a unique organization that makes significant contributions to the local community through leveraging its resources by directly participating in revenue-earning lines of business, as well as by capitalizing on its strategic assets through special public agency powers.

By using combined expertise in both the business and government sectors, the Port has a role in job preservation and job creation, as well as a role in the operation of transportation facilities for seaports and airports. This combination is distinct from that of either the private sector or other government entities.

Mission Statement:
To promote sustainable economic development, optimize transportation gateways, and manage publicly owned land and facilities to benefit Whatcom County.

Cover letter and resume required. First review of applications will take place on March 6, 2026.

Under the general direction of the Director of Real Estate the Property Manager is responsible for the management of assigned commercial properties to maximize the Port’s strategic mission and to create economic benefit for tenants, consumers and the community. Negotiate and administer all aspects of assigned lease documents and related agreements to meet the tenants’ business objectives within Port policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the Port’s expected financial rate of return, rental revenue standards, and legal and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for coordinating necessary maintenance and repair and capital improvements to Port-owned facilities as may be required. Accept and effectively respond to tenant related after-hour callouts as may be required.

The Property Manager will provide the highest level of customer service to their tenant portfolio, including responding to all tenant calls and correspondence in a timely and effective manner. The Property Manager will use good judgment when interacting with Port tenants and will recruit tenants for lease of port properties.

• Negotiates, prepares and enforces leases and associated documents, pursuant to Port policy. Administers lease terms, conditions and requirements, including, but not limited to, insurance, bonds, and other requirements and notices in connection with the lease documents and associated agreements.
• In a timely manner, initiates negotiations and performs research necessary to compose lease renewals, modifications, assignments and other documents as necessary for new and existing Port tenants in assigned portfolio. Coordinates default proceedings, including, but not limited to, serving default notices, monitoring cure periods, working with tenants in the curing of defaults, collecting financial security to cure defaults, and when necessary, preparing lease terminations.
  
  In concert with the Director of Real Estate, works with legal counsel as necessary.
• Coordinates with the Finance and Administration Division regarding proper billing instructions and collections to ensure payment according to lease terms. Monitors tenant payment history and takes the initiative to work actively with tenants to assure timely payments. Under the direction of the Director of Real Estate may negotiate payment plans with tenants to bring past due accounts current.
• Coordinate with other Port divisions as needed on operational, negotiations, and default issues.
• Prepares correspondence and documentation as necessary for tenant portfolio, including timely communication of Port operations, construction and maintenance work, and capital improvement projects that may impact tenant operations. Orients new tenants to port real estate facilities and procedures. Fosters good tenant relationships and provides superb customer service to Port tenants.
• Coordinates with Director of Real Estate in the preparation of Commission Agenda Action Items. Presents tenant business transactions to the Commission.
• Communicates with…