General Manager Gateway

Federal Realty Investment Trust is a proven leader in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high-quality retail real estate in the country's best markets. We believe we are one of the most innovative and dynamic real estate companies you can work for. Interested candidates who research Federal hear a lot about our high-quality shopping centers and mixed-use centers. Our well-respected real estate team is at our core, but it's the smaller intangible things that can make working at Federal so satisfying.

You see, while we're one of the largest publicly traded real estate investment trusts in the country, as measured by the value of our shopping centers, we're really a very small company by most standards and we try to operate that way. Our stability and success are due to our great team of employees! Would you like to join our team?

If so, learn more about our current opportunity below.

We are looking for an experienced real estate management professional to join our team in the role of General Manager, VA Gateway. The preferred candidate will possess excellent experience in property management, community engagement, association management, facility operations, tenant engagement, marketing, and project initiation. The position is based in Gainesville, Virginia and will be responsible for providing support and direction for the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of complex retail properties that encompasses 668,000 square feet, over 130 retailers, and two associations.

The General Manager will oversee and supervise the in-house and contracted departments, including the third-party management of the property's associations, to ensure property goals are achieved. This role reports to the Senior Regional Property Manager.

• Lead and manage property personnel including the Property Manager and Property Engineer, as assigned, as well as the third-party management for each of the property's associations.
• Serve on the Boards of Directors for the property's associations and act as the primary point of contact; direct the administration of governing documents, association budgets, and REA agreements in coordination with third-party association managers and legal counsel to protect the Company's interests.
• Oversee, in partnership with the Property Manager, day to day operations in the assigned portfolio, including but not limited to facility maintenance and preventative maintenance programs, parking operations, landscaping, trash removal, contracted janitorial services, contracted security services, plumbing, roof, physical plant and energy management systems.
• Ensure the Property Manager and property team enhance and elevate the consumer experience through regular assessments of the property condition, and that issues are addressed immediately and expectations are met.
• Partner with the Senior Regional Property Manager, to identify, prioritize, and secure approval for capital projects and long-range capital improvement plans designed to maximize the long-term value of the property; direct the Property Manager's management of project contractors and subcontractors from the bid phase through completion.
• Oversee work activities and services from vendors, consultants, and other contractors serving the property and its associations by identifying scope of services, bidding and negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and approving invoices.
• Develop and maintain positive retail tenant relations by meeting with tenants on a regular basis, and serve as the primary point of escalation for significant lease, operational, or tenant issues beyond the scope of the Property Manager's day-to-day merchant support.
• Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings and schematic…