Real Estate Manager

Our client, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is seeking a, is seeking a Real Estate Manager to oversee property operations at a premier office location in Philadelphia, PA. This is a full-time, 3-month contract assignment with the possibility of extension, offering consistent weekday hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing daily property operations while providing leadership and direction to on-site staff. This position is ideal for a seasoned property or facilities management professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys leading teams, and brings a strong blend of operational, financial, and customer service expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to on-site staff, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, coaching, and ongoing development.
• Coordinate and manage daily team operations by establishing schedules, assigning work, cross-training staff, and monitoring deadlines and deliverables.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for tenants, responding to needs and ensuring issues are resolved promptly by administrative or technical staff.
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure building condition issues are addressed through timely submission and follow-up of work order requests.
• Manage scheduling and utilization of conference facilities and meeting rooms; promote conference center and event services to existing and prospective tenants.
• Assist clients with marketing and leasing available space within the property.
• Support the development of budgets for client events and property services; solicit competitive vendor bids and present recommendations for approval.
• Prepare and deliver operational, utilization, and high-level financial reports to clients and property management leadership.
• Lead by example, modeling professional standards and behaviors aligned with organizational values while influencing stakeholders toward shared goals.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex operational, staffing, or financial issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3–5 years of relevant property or real estate management experience; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Real Estate License required.
• CPM or RPA designation (or candidacy) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in staff leadership, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Strong ability to navigate sensitive conversations, set expectations, and resolve issues professionally.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related office tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Advanced financial and mathematical skills, including budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial office properties or portfolios
• Vendor management and contract negotiation experience
• Conference center or event operations oversight
• Interest in long-term growth within property and facilities management