Real Estate Manager Merion, Pennsylvania

JOB TITLE:                     Real Estate Manager

DEPARTMENT:             Administration

LOCATION:                   Merion, PA  

REPORTS TO:                Director of Real Estate & Property Management

FLSA STATUS:                Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:  The Real Estate Manager who reports to the Director of Real Estate & Property Management is responsible to manage and support real estate and property functions in a multi-site environment. Key responsibilities include management of the physical property, financial management of budgets and expenses, and property risk management.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support real estate planning strategies that include short and long term plans consistent with Community objectives.
• Review and evaluate leases and contracts. Support Sister relocation needs if requested by Sister Life Minister.
• Manage vendors and contractors performing work for selected properties and projects.
• Update and manage property files and schedules for mixed use campuses and properties consisting of residences, schools, retirement, retreat and vacation facilities.
• Prepare and manage appropriate annual operating budgets; Identify capital needs and support capital budget development; Review monthly financial reports; Review for any discrepancies, approve and code appropriate operating invoices.
• Participate in Safety Committees at selected regions.  Implement safety committee initiatives for fire safety, security and emergency planning at selected regions.
• Manage capital and operational projects at various locations from initial planning, execution, monitoring and control, to close-out.  In doing so, completes activities
• Demonstrate knowledge of management practice and apply sound knowledge in decision-making and communications.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and approach each problem in a logical and analytical manner with a high degree of perseverance.     

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required-

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and 5 to 7 years’ experience in business and/or property risk management
• Technical knowledge of property maintenance in a multi-site environment
• Knowledge of property and real estate management practices and budgeting
• Commitment to service and quality consistent with the mission and values of the Community
• Willingness and ability to travel in order to handle the business of the Community
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook; skilled in Excel and Power Point.
• Experience and understanding of not-for-profit religious organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands       

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle objects, stand (2 hours or more), walk, sit, speak hear, and see
• The employee is not required to lift heavy objects/loads
• Will need to be able to push or pull luggage and carry laptop
• May be required when traveling to sit for more than 3 hours on plane or train

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes will be in an office environment and will also attend meetings outside the office.