Universal Realty Group is a leading property management company in Halifax,
known for quality apartments in great locations, top-tier commercial leasing
services and the landmark Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites.
We are currently seeking a qualified
General Manager
to join our team.
Universal Realty Group fosters a vibrant workplace culture that thrives on
teamwork, employee growth, and supportive management. We take great pride in
providing exceptional opportunities for career growth at every level within
our organization are committed to hiring ambitious and dedicated candidates
who are eager to grow with us.
WE OFFER
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Dental care
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Vision care
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Extended health care
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Paid time off
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Wellness program
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On-site parking
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Employee events
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And more!
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide leadership to your team and outstanding customer service to
tenants, while managing a portfolio of residential and commercial
properties.
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Develop standards and procedures to evaluate the operational efficiencies
of the company's residential and commercial portfolio and determine where
each property may have for value creation opportunity.
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Set performance goals and objectives for properties and teams. Motivate
teams to accomplish goals.
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Maintain existing tenant relationships and drive all new leasing
activities.
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Research and implement new products/services to enhance tenant and team
experience.
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Ensure Community Engagement strategy reflects core values and needs of the
company.
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Have a pulse on the latest property management technologies and offerings.
Work with internal teams to identify where we need to shift approach to stay
best-in-class.
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Ensure properties are performing according to budget and focus on managing
profitability.
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Contribute to the establishment and refinement of work quality, cultural
initiatives and best practices to drive results as a team. Contribute to
developing successful, diverse teams through inclusive and thoughtful means
of communication.
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Regularly assess the company's position in the marketplace and generate
ideas to differentiate and add value to our assets.
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Oversight of regulatory compliance for all assets and ensure team is
operating in compliance with our safety and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
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You are an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) to both
building owners and tenants to ensure an ongoing, successful relationship.
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You are an individual who sees the big picture, acts decisively and
focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment.
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You are people-focused, seeking out and understanding the needs,
perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike.
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Bachelor’s degree and advanced degree an asset.
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Minimum of five (5) years of residential and commercial property
management
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Must have strong financial acumen and experience reviewing budgets, CAM
reconciliations, and other types of related financial reports
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Familiarity with building systems, lease negotiation, documentation, and
administration
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Must have at least (3) years of management experience
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Experience using a property management accounting platform, such as Yardi,
Kardin or MRI is required.
Universal Realty Group
recognizes our employees as essential to our success and value diverse
skills. From frontline staff to management, we offer excellent opportunities
for career growth, as well as employer-provided medical benefits and other
incentives. We are looking for new talent to join our dynamic team that is
setting the standard of excellence in the property management field.
APPLY NOW
