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Property Manager
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What they do
A Property Manager manages operations for an apartment building or complex. Recruits and screens tenants for apartments, collects rents and security deposits, responds to requests or complaints from tenants, supervises maintenance and repairs; oversees payment of bills, insurance, taxes and recordkeeping. Manages property and services on behalf of a community association, for properties such as condominiums or cooperatives. Collects fees or dues, responds to requests or complaints, supervises maintenance, oversees work done by contractors, and provides accounting of income and expenses. May also assist owners or a board of directors with regulatory compliance or compliance with community association rules. Manages the operation of commercial or residential properties. Oversees the collection of rents and payment of bills, taxes and insurance for properties, and provides property owners with reports on finances and the status of properties. Directs leasing operations, or equipment and machinery rentals, for a company or business. Determines charges and prepares rental or lease agreements; supervises inventory, equipment maintenance and recordkeeping for leasing operations.
$78,068 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- Manage all campus buildings, offices, warehouses, utility buildings, parking areas, roads, landscaping, and common areas.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for all property-related assets.
- Conduct regular inspections of the campus and identify improvement opportunities.
- Ensure campus appearance meets DataOne standards and customer expectations.
- Manage space allocation and occupancy planning. Facilities & Contractor Management
- Manage third-party service providers including: ○ Landscaping ○ Snow removal ○ Janitorial services ○ Waste management ○ Pest control ○ Security support services ○ Building maintenance contractors
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations.
- Prepare scopes of work, tender documents, and service contracts.
- Control contractor safety and permit-to-work compliance. Budget & Financial Management
- Develop and manage annual property operating budgets.
- Monitor OPEX and CAPEX expenditures.
- Review and approve invoices related to campus services.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining service quality.
- Prepare monthly budget and performance reports. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with: ○ Local building codes ○ Fire regulations ○ OSHA requirements ○ Environmental permits ○ Site lease obligations ○ Insurance requirements
- Coordinate inspections by regulatory authorities.
- Maintain all property-related records and certifications. Tenant & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as primary point of contact for property-related matters affecting customers and visitors.
- Support customer audits and site visits.
- Coordinate campus improvement projects impacting tenants.
- Manage campus communication regarding planned works and disruptions. Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Support physical security programs in coordination with Security Management.
- Ensure property infrastructure supports Microsoft, Nebius and hyperscaler requirements.
- Participate in emergency response planning.
- Support severe weather, utility outage and incident response activities. Sustainability & Asset Preservation
- Support ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance ) and sustainability initiatives.
- Identify energy, water and waste reduction opportunities.
- Maintain long-term campus asset management plans.
- Develop lifecycle replacement strategies for property assets. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Property maintenance completion rate > 95%
- Contractor SLA compliance > 95%
- Budget variance < ±5%
- Regulatory compliance findings = 0 major findings
- Customer satisfaction score > 90%
- Campus audit findings closed within target dates
- Safety incidents involving contractors = 0
- Preventive maintenance completion rate > 95%, based on Yuman CMMS. QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field. Experience
- Minimum 7 years of property, facilities, or campus management experience.
- Experience in mission-critical facilities, industrial campuses, data centers, manufacturing, healthcare, or large commercial facilities preferred.
- Experience managing multiple contractors and service providers.
- Experience managing annual budgets exceeding $2M preferred. Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Property Manager (CPM)
- Facilities Management Professional (FMP)
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- OSHA 30
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Competencies
- Leadership and team management
- Vendor and contractor management
- Budget control and financial analysis
- Facility maintenance planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation and contract management
- Emergency response coordination
- Excellent communication skills Authority The Property Manager is authorized to:
- Manage campus service contracts.
- Approve maintenance activities within approved budgets.
- Escalate safety, compliance, and asset-related risks.
- Coordinate campus shutdowns affecting property infrastructure.
- Represent DataOne in property-related interactions with local authorities and service providers.