Job Description
TITLE:
Retail Property Manager
DIVISION:
Retail
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
VP Donations and Retail
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Retail Property Manager manages the major projects involving the physical
locations in GGW’s Retail Division. The Retail Property Manager focuses on real
estate expansion, maintenance, relocations, remodels and landlord relations and
coordinates projects and initiatives revolving around these areas for the Retail
Division. The position is a headquarters-based job with significant travel to the
retail stores and potential retail and donation sites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate, negotiate and develop positive relationships with Real Estate brokers to assist in securing
new retail store locations and attended donation centers
2. Research availability of commercial properties
3. Conduct initial site visits and determine whether to recommend consideration of property to Senior
leaders
4. Review and analyze Letters of Intent to ascertain that all components related to a strong retail/donation
business are addressed
5. Establish positive relationships and acts as liaison with Landlords and Property Mangers to coordinate
lease requirements, permits, HVAC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Landscaping, Roofing and Electrical work
6. Manage all major projects including expansions, HVAC replacement, roofing, awnings and remodeling
from the estimate stage through completion in coordination with the Retail Regional Directors
7. Create, document and update published project plans which include key tasks, resource assignments,
target dates and interdependencies for all projects and share this data with stakeholders
8. Establish and administer Capital Expense Budget for retail expansion and analyze budget data to
identify improvements and offer proactive solutions
9. Create and maintain an equipment inventory and oversee all aspects of equipment purchases and
donations offered, including researching and making recommendations to VP of Retail on
appropriateness of expense and/or alternatives
10. Create and deliver presentations to Retail and senior management on areas of responsibility as
requested.
11. Utilize tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software to
coordinate projects and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Understanding of all current leases of the GGW stores
2. Forge and maintain relationships with other organizations including churches, schools, other retailers and
other nonprofits to facilitate donations
3. Attending all Retail staff meetings and all meetings with content around property management
4. Maintaining effective lines of communications with the Regional Directors and assisting as necessary
5. Assisting with special events such as Popup Stores and Donation Drives
6. Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position supervises the Facilities Maintenance Team and the Project and Facilities Expeditor.
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; or 10
years of property management experience
2. Thorough knowledge of real estate development strategy, negotiations, and execution
3. Knowledge of and experience with financial accounting in commercial real estate, financial reporting, and
budgeting
4. Experience in leasing and all facets of property operation and building management
5. Experience in large project management
6. Strong management and leadership skills
7. Excellent interpersonal skills
8. Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, planning and organizational skills
9. Excellent written and oral communication skills
10. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
11. Knowledge of Microsoft Project or similar project management tools
12. Must have reliable transportation and maintain a valid driver’s license
.
Preferred Qualifications
1.
Project Manager Professional (PMP) certificate from PMI
2. Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certificate
3. Retail experience
Physical Demands
Sedentary
Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers,
and files. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Light
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/ carrying objects weighing up to10 pounds. Walking
or standing to a significant degree, involves sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling.
Medium
Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/ carrying objects weighing up
to 25 pounds.
Heavy
Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/ carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
Limited
General office environment infrequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise,
fumes, dust, etc.)
Moderate
Occasionally exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.
High
Frequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise fumes, dust, etc.)
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