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Forward Air Property Manager, Real Estate in Atlanta, Georgia
Position: Property Manager, Real Estate
Job Description:
Forward is seeking a Property Manager, Real Estate, that will be key to the company's continued growth. They will work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the real estate property needs are being managed throughout the lease life cycle from possession to surrender. The Property Manager, Real Estate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all properties through the implementation of policies, procedures, and programs required by the Real Estate playbook and management agreements. They will interact with senior management, local operations teams, brokerage support teams, and service providers.
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
Support Director/Senior Manager in executing overall Real Estate strategy related to lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals, and relocations
Manage property standards and capital projects related to commissioning and decommissioning of properties
Lead and manage tenant improvement construction including developing design documents with operations team and architect, identifying appropriate general contracts, conducting a bid evaluation processes, and supervising the project
Evaluate, develop, and implement standard real estate processes and procedures related to Facilities Maintenance
Ensure service requests from operations for repairs, maintenance, and improvements are answered timely, completely, and accurately
Oversee and manage the preventive maintenance programs
Develop and oversee the planning, budgeting and implementation of capital expenditures needs
Evaluate and manage zoning and licensing requirements per authority including certificate of occupancy applications
Effectively communicate expectations, requirements, and status of tenant improvement and maintenance projects to key business partners – both internal and external
Conduct and maintain positive relationships with Landlords, industry, government, and vendor representatives as necessary in the successful management of the Real Estate Portfolio
Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives
Collaborate with Legal support to review and manage legal requests including SNDAs, Estoppels and other lease notices
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant areas of study (Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance) or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Minimum of five (5) years real estate experience across multiple real estate disciplines including leasing, management, acquisitions, and dispositions with specific experience in property management and capital improvements
Demonstrated negotiation skills
Thorough understanding of real estate legal and financial terms
Ambitious standards and keen attention to detail
Demonstrated record of accomplishment of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 50%
Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex business documents and contracts
Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret lease and other real estate documents
Ability to forecast and prepare budgets
Ability to manage design, construction, and other professionals on tenant improvement and capital projects
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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