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Take on Property Management, Administrative Responsibilities for Entrepreneurial Texas Firm

Posted on July 13, 2017 by peter

Are you a detail-oriented, self-directed administrative professional looking for experience in office and property management? Want to work across all aspects of the business while supporting a team of experienced deal makers? Would you like to help them reach their goal of owning 1 million square feet of retail space in the next few years? If so, a well-respected firm in Plano is looking for someone with an interest in commercial real estate investment to serve as its assistant property manager and office manager.

This is a small, entrepreneurial organization that affords its team members a lot of latitude. The newest employee will shape processes, systems and decisions that will have a meaningful impact on the company’s success. This work will touch on tenant relations, vendor selection, bookkeeping, rent collection and budgeting. He or she also will be responsible for marketing efforts and oversight of IT vendors and projects. The individual will contribute to the due diligence process during property acquisitions. At the same time, this professional will provide office management and administrative support for the firm’s team. Therefore, the prospective employee will have a hand in EVERY aspect of the company, with meaningful contributions in all that is accomplished.

The company’s leadership is looking for someone with at least five years of professional experience. This should demonstrate a high degree of attention to detail, as well as strong skills in administration, office management, creating structure, problem solving and multi-tasking. A background in retail real estate is ideal, but the company will consider candidates interested in joining the field. The job requires someone who is flexible, a quick learner and very self-motivated in an extremely fast-paced environment. Digital marketing skills are a plus, as is accounting experience.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national recruitment firm, has been retained to help find the right person to join this successful team. If you feel your energy and ideas would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chris@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.

Leader in Airport Industrial Property Seeks Manager for Western U.S. Portfolio

Posted on September 16, 2015February 10, 2016 by peter

Responsible for more than 800,000 square feet serving dozens of tenants, the next Houston-based property manager for a predominant name in airport CRE will enjoy substantial potential for professional growth and meaningful leadership within the organization. Reporting to the director of property management and working in concert with other senior executives, the new PM will take responsibility for the company’s portfolio in the western U.S. As part of a long-standing investment organization involved in financing, development, acquisition and leasing, this professional will also benefit from exposure to all aspects of the industry.

The position, likewise, oversees every corner of portfolio management. This includes the takeover of new and newly acquired properties, negotiation and contract management for tenant improvements, property-level budgeting, risk management, long-term cap-ex planning and mentoring of the assistant property manager. Relationships are paramount in this job, and the new PM will ensure high tenant satisfaction and will successfully resolve issues for superior customer service.

The company needs someone who is highly self-sufficient, honest and entrepreneurial. Construction knowledge will be highly valuable, and candidates should possess a solid understanding of property maintenance and systems. Value engineering experience is required, as is a talent for cultivating vendor relationships and successful negotiation. Past positions should demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects and budgets effectively while creating strong ties with tenants. The new PM will also be willing to travel to portfolio properties.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this international name in CRE find the next member of its team. If you feel your talent and experience would make a good fit, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.

Ohio’s Leading CRE Management Firm Hiring Commercial/Industrial Property Manager

Posted on November 5, 2014March 12, 2015 by peter

The dominant CRE management firm in Ohio needs a smart, self-directed professional in Cleveland to help oversee its assets. This is a successful, privately held company that’s grown to manage 70 million square feet in more than two dozen states. In Northeast Ohio, the organization will entrust its newest property manager with a significant degree of autonomy and decision-making authority at a commercial/industrial campus.

Reporting to the vice president of property management, he or she will ensure this property realizes the company’s goals. That starts with annual budgeting and capital planning and support for leasing initiatives. The property manager will oversee tenant improvements and manage contracted projects. Duties will also include regular reporting and efforts to correct variances.

The position calls for a bachelor’s degree and two to five years of experience in facility or property management. Previous responsibilities in project management and third-party leasing are a plus, as is a CPM or RPA designation. Candidates’ backgrounds should demonstrate their ability to build a team and to communicate well with all levels of management. This company hires tenacious problem solvers with a high degree of personal integrity.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this expansive organization find its next property manager. If you have the relevant experience and drive to fill this role, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.

Same Craft, Different Tools – How thinking digital transformed my business

Posted on August 28, 2014 by peter

When I began building a digital network of real estate professionals five years ago, I had no idea just how thoroughly it would transform my recruiting practice. That network is on track to reach 300,000 members at the end of 2014, and it’s allowed me to find and match some of the best people in the business with leading companies worthy of their talent. Along the way, I’ve taken note of a few themes in online recruitment that might prove useful to job seekers and hiring managers alike:

Reaching Far but Looking Close

There’s an old New Yorker cartoon with a picture of a golden retriever using a computer. It’s captioned, “On the Internet, no one knows you’re a dog.” On many online forums for job candidates, no one really knows if you’re a vice president or what that actually means. I frequently encounter professional profiles that list work experience aligning with the professional qualifications I’m searching for. Yet on closer inspection, the descriptions of job titles are too vague to offer any clues into the critical competencies and knowledge demanded by a given position. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Be specific. Give examples. “Vice president” tells me a lot less than “vice president of sales and marketing for the Northeast region.” A closer look should reveal how many people you’ve managed, for how long, and the highlights of what that team achieved under your leadership. Even if 500 hiring managers view your profile, they won’t get in touch if they don’t find the information they need to make an informed hiring decision.

First Impressions Count

And this day and age, it’s impossible to know where that first impression might occur. It could be in person, on LinkedIn or even via the photos from a conference your company posted to its blog. At the very least, dress for the job you want in the picture you use for social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+. Likewise, be sure to proofread every public profile accessible to potential employers, and refrain from packing your email signature with dated logos and unnecessary text. Life isn’t a press conference, and no one expects job candidates to look 100 percent professional in every picture floating around on the Internet. But on career-specific websites, it’s important to devote as much attention to thoughtfulness and professionalism as you would meeting someone for the first time.

Success Story

Of course, none of this is to give the impression that digital tools haven’t revolutionized the process of connecting people to the companies where they can best reach their potential. Technology’s positive effects for job seekers are well-documented, but it’s also had tremendous benefits for the companies doing the hiring. At Christopher Frederick, I’ve been able to add seven people to my team in recent years as a direct result of my approach that combines one-on-one recruiting with the resources of our exclusive digital network. We’re often able to find qualified candidates in a matter of days, where a similar search would have taken weeks under our old approach. Most importantly, we’ve emerged from the recession filling more executive positions and satisfying more clients every year. Our experience proves that time invested in digital networking doesn’t just pay off for job seekers, it is also critical for companies competing for talent in today’s job market.

For more than 20 years, Christopher Frederick has helped match the skills of high-value executives with leading companies in real estate. Visit our website at www.chrisfred.com where you can find exclusive job listings for real estate professionals and read more about our one-of-a-kind approach to executive recruitment.

Ambition’s Back: A Rebounding Market Calls for Career Confidence

Posted on June 1, 2014June 1, 2014 by peter

It’s taken seven long years, but the shadow of the financial crisis has finally receded from American real estate. Residential property values have seen sustained increases across major markets. Commercial activity has picked up, and in many cities builders are scrambling to meet a significant under-supply of multifamily housing. For professionals in the industry, guarded optimism has given way to justified confidence about the future of their careers.

Good News for Builders

Recent job statistics from the Associated General Contractors of America back up the trend. April saw the construction workforce expand in 220 markets compared to the same month the year before. Employment remained stable in another 49 markets and declined in 70, partly because of reduced spending on government projects and the impact from Hurricane Sandy. Job gains ranged between 10 percent and 11 percent in the greater Los Angeles area and came in at 9 percent in Atlanta and Dallas. A handful of smaller markets experienced a small gold rush, with the construction workforce increasing by 42 percent in El Centro, Calif., 35 percent in the Steubenville, Ohio, region and 27 percent in both Pascagoula, Miss., and Springfield, Ill. These numbers don’t just represent tradesmen. In my recruiting practice, I continue to see consistent demand for construction professionals in purchasing, acquisition and development, regional/divisional leadership, investment management and other areas.

Make it yours

Confidence is empowering. It helps people work harder, take risks and broaden what they consider possible. An optimistic future for real estate should inspire those who work within it to seize the potential for advancement and professional growth that might have been delayed during the recession. Now is the time to redefine your goals for the next five years. How can you assert yourself in your current position to make them happen? Who in your professional network can help you? Is the organization you belong to the best place to grow? A rejuvenated market affords us the chance to explore these questions to an extent that wasn’t possible in the fairly recent past. As you do, remember: Mindset matters. I’ve found that success isn’t necessarily a product of one-off opportunities, but rather the result of decisions we make based on the circumstances at hand. In real estate, at least, today’s circumstances are as promising as they’ve been in a long time.

For more than 20 years, Christopher Frederick has helped executives and the companies they lead seize opportunities in real estate. Visit our website at www.chrisfred.com where you can find exclusive job listings for real estate professionals and read more about our one-of-a-kind approach to executive recruitment.

Expanding Player in CRE Seeks Strategy-Focused Senior Property Manager in Las Vegas

Posted on May 29, 2013February 10, 2016 by peter

A well-respected firm in commercial real estate is expanding its portfolio in Las Vegas, offering the right person the chance to work closely with company leadership to continue its growth in the Las Vegas market.

This is a privately held concern with more than three decades in CRE and long-standing leadership that has closed deals on millions of square feet in the office, industrial and mixed-use markets. What’s more, the company owns the Las Vegas properties in question, offering their senior property manager a level of stability and the chance to grow with the company over the long term.

Specifically, he or she will oversee 700,000 square feet of office and industrial space initially while communicating regularly with executives and planning capital improvements. The senior property manager will take responsibility for leasing, inspections, budgets, variances, CAM estimates and other functions critical to tenant satisfaction and NOI growth. That said, the successful candidate will also hire a property manager to handle many of the day-to-day duties, allowing more time for the long-term, strategic decisions that lead to growth.

This company needs a senior property manager with a relevant degree and a minimum of four years of experience in office and/or industrial real estate. Possession of a real estate sales license is preferred. Candidates should show a close familiarity with the appropriate legal and technical documentation, as well as negotiation. Above all, the successful candidate will be organized, professional, motivated and able to communicate well with tenants and executives. Also, the ability to work independently is a must.

Christopher Frederick Search Consultants, a trusted national executive search firm, has been retained to help this company continue its history of CRE growth. If the qualities listed here match your skills and experience, contact firm principal Chris Hingle at (713) 961-5582, email him at chingle@chrisfred.com or visit www.chrisfred.com.