Director of Property Management

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

An established New York City real estate ownership, development, and property management firm is seeking an experienced Director of Property Management to oversee operations across its residential, mixed-use, and commercial real estate portfolio.

This individual will be responsible for supervising a team of Property Managers, ensuring efficient building operations, overseeing capital improvements, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with NYC regulations. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with extensive NYC property management experience and a proven ability to manage teams, improve operational performance, and work directly with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a team of Property Managers responsible for a portfolio of residential, mixed-use, and commercial buildings.
• Ensure properties are properly maintained, efficiently operated, and meeting ownership's expectations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Property Managers, establishing performance standards and accountability.
• Oversee annual operating budgets, expense management, financial reporting, and cost-control initiatives.
• Direct capital improvement projects, including roofs, facades, elevators, boilers, mechanical systems, and building renovations.
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts, service agreements, and contractor proposals.
• Ensure compliance with NYC building regulations, including DOB, HPD, FDNY, and ECB/OATH requirements.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs, required building inspections, and the resolution of outstanding violations.
• Provide oversight of tenant relations, commercial lease administration, and tenant improvement projects.
• Conduct regular property inspections and address operational issues requiring senior-level involvement.
• Work closely with ownership and executive management to improve property performance, operating efficiency, and overall portfolio management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of NYC property management experience, with significant supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple Property Managers and a sizable portfolio of residential and mixed-use buildings.
• Strong knowledge of NYC building operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and capital improvements.
• Experience preparing and managing property operating budgets and reviewing financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contractors, building staff, and capital projects.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and hold management teams accountable.
• Experience working directly with real estate ownership and senior executives.
• Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000