Associate Director - Property Manager

At Colliers, we are enterprising. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We accelerate their success by empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. 

With circa 9,000 experts in Asia Pacific, our enterprising culture and decentralised operating model allows us to act with speed in local markets, seizing opportunities to innovate and accelerate the success of our clients and our people.

Our collaborative culture sets us apart. We help experts become true specialists and provide the long-term structure and platform to accelerate their success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Manager to join our growing brand and step into a unique opportunity as the Associate Director in charge of our Newcastle Real Estate Management team. This position offers a unique chance to lead, manage, and further develop our Newcastle-based team, while implementing innovative solutions to enhance value and efficiency across diverse portfolios.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and supporting a team of Property, Facilities and Lease Administration professionals, promoting our brand's standard of excellence, and identifying new opportunities for expansion and growth.
• Providing direct Property Management services across the Commercial, Retail and Industrial sectors
• Conducting inspections to ensure the presentation and maintenance of your portfolio, and facilitating meetings with clients.
• Strategically positioning and safeguarding the investment performance of assigned property assets, ensuring profitability through attentive and professional management.
• Promoting our people-first ethos and leveraging our systems to manage workloads and proactively address issues, championing our brand.
• Implementing and upholding organised lease administration, financial management procedures, and comprehensive reporting, including monitoring of all statutory charges and advising owners on potential appeals against valuations when necessary.
• Ensuring all lease and other necessary documentation is properly executed and in place.
• Regularly communicating with property owners about all aspects of management, providing recommendations in line with agreed-upon standards and requirements, and professionally conducting negotiations pertaining to rent reviews, lease renewals, and other tenant-related matters.
• Executing preventative maintenance services, including cleaning, security, repairs, maintenance, painting, air-conditioning, fire protection, lifts, and emergency contracts. In conjunction with the Facilities Managers, regularly review costs against contractor performance to ensure value for money. 

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Commercial or Retail Property Management, with a strong understanding of leasing practices, legislation, procedures, and terminology.
• Solid working knowledge of building services and a keen awareness of real estate market activities, developments, and trends.
• Proficiency in fundamental Property Management practices, including reconciliations, accrual accounting, and budget preparation.
• Previous experience with MRI management systems (or similar) is highly advantageous.
• Class 2 Licensed Real Estate agent or Certificate of Registration (working towards Class 2 Licence)

We foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers feels respected and comfortable bringing their authentic selves to do their best work. It’s our people who set us apart and we actively recruit people who represent the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We take great pride in doing what’s right and operating in ways that benefit the business, our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Experts join experts, and we welcome you to join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Please apply with your CV or call Lydia Masterson on 02 9257 0357 for more information.

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.

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