Director of Property Management

Director of Property Management

Location: Livingston, New Jersey

About the Role

Eastman Companies is seeking an experienced Director of Property Management to lead property operations across Eastman's office and retail portfolio, bringing hands-on physical-plant expertise, structure, and accountability to a self-performing maintenance model, while reporting to leadership with financial rigor.

The ideal candidate combines deep commercial property management expertise with strong technical knowledge of building systems, experience leading in-house maintenance teams, and the ability to develop processes that improve efficiency across the portfolio.

What You'll Do

As the Director of Property Management, you will:

• Lead and develop the property management team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, and performance metrics.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a diverse commercial portfolio consisting of office and retail properties.
• Design and implement operational processes for maintenance, vendor management, lease administration, collections, and other key property management functions.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, analyze financial performance, and explain budget variances to executive leadership.
• Negotiate, review, and manage vendor and service contracts.
• Lead an in-house maintenance team responsible for preventive maintenance and day-to-day building repairs.
• Oversee capital improvement projects ranging from tenant build-outs, roofing, parking lots, and common area improvements to multi-million-dollar renovation projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and quality while ensuring timely completion.
• Prepare ownership reports, KPI dashboards, and operational updates for leadership.
• Leverage technology and AI tools to improve reporting, organization, and team productivity.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of commercial property management experience.
• Experience managing large office and retail portfolios with multiple direct reports.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing, and life-safety systems.
• Experience leading self-performing maintenance teams rather than relying primarily on third-party vendors.
• Proven success managing aging commercial buildings and deferred maintenance programs.
• A player-coach leadership style with the ability to mentor teams while remaining engaged in day-to-day operations.
• Experience managing both small capital improvement projects and large-scale renovations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and P&L responsibility.
• Experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing long-term service relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing reports for ownership or executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both office and retail portfolios.
• Background with a small to mid-sized commercial real estate owner/operator or property management company.
• Experience overseeing accounting or leasing functions.
• Familiarity with property management software such as Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar platforms.
• Industry certifications such as CPM, RPA, or CAM.
• Experience leading energy efficiency or building modernization initiatives.
• Comfortable incorporating AI tools into daily workflows.

Why Eastman Companies?

At Eastman Companies, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a growing commercial real estate portfolio. We are looking for a collaborative, results-oriented leader who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, developing high-performing teams, and improving the performance of commercial assets.