Property Manager

Fremont - California - United States of America

About The Role
As a CBRE Property Manager, you will lead a team responsible for managing the day-to-day operational and financial performance of a commercial real estate portfolio totaling approximately 700,000 square feet.

This position falls within our Property Management function, which focuses on delivering exceptional building and facility management services on behalf of clients. The goal is to ensure optimal functionality, tenant satisfaction, and financial success. Property Managers play a critical role in operating buildings efficiently and effectively to meet client objectives.

• Act as the primary liaison for clients and tenants, ensuring objectives are met.
• Respond to escalated tenant needs and issues with professionalism and urgency.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, timely, and complete reports to stakeholders.
• Provide formal supervision, coaching, and performance evaluations for team members.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new staff.
• Monitor training and development to ensure team growth and readiness.
• Set clear goals, track progress, and mentor staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Coordinate and manage daily team activities, establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Set and monitor departmental deadlines to ensure timely execution of responsibilities.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex operational issues.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Forecast management plans and prepare monthly performance reports, explaining variances.
• Review tenant rent and common area maintenance recovery charges to ensure timely payments.
• Prepare legal notices for approval in accordance with lease terms and regulations.
• Help develop and implement emergency recovery programs to safeguard property operations.
• Lead by example and promote behaviors aligned with CBRE's RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).
• Influence and collaborate across teams to reach shared goals.
• Apply cross-disciplinary knowledge to support team and departmental objectives.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant property management experience; Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong financial acumen with proven success in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• California Real Estate License required or willingness to obtain within a specified time frame
• Solid understanding of commercial lease structures and terms
• Experience in construction management or project management highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, set performance expectations, and coach for success
• Skilled in managing sensitive, complex, and challenging communications with stakeholders
• Ability to influence team impact on quality, efficiency, and departmental effectiveness
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to identify and resolve moderately complex issues within existing systems and processes
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

• Competitive Benefits: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.

California Residents:
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Property Manager position is $110,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Property Manager position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at U.S.) and Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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