Senior Property Manager

Senior Property Manager

Take ownership of a high-visibility 1.5M sq ft portfolio in the heart of Silicon Valley with a direct trajectory toward a permanent executive position. If you are ready to elevate your career while driving financial performance across prime assets in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Mateo, this leadership engagement delivers immediate operational impact.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Property Manager supporting a globally recognized commercial real estate leader, you will oversee operational excellence and asset value across a prominent 1.5M sq ft Peninsula portfolio. Operating onsite out of Palo Alto with light local travel, you will directly lead an onsite Property Manager and Property Administrator to deliver high-touch tenant relations and sound financial stewardship. This contract-to-hire engagement is designed as an accelerated runway into a long-term permanent leadership role with a premier industry brand.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive daily operations, physical maintenance, and tenant satisfaction across a high-value 1.5 million square foot regional property portfolio.
• Supervise, mentor, and empower an onsite Property Manager and Property Administrator to ensure seamless operations and continuous team development.
• Lead full-cycle property accounting, including annual budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting, month-end closing, and account reconciliation.
• Manage vendor contracts, negotiate lease terms, and lead capital improvement initiatives to preserve asset quality and optimize net operating income.
• Inspect sites and resolve complex operational or tenant challenges across property locations in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Mateo.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of progressive commercial or mixed-use property management experience with proven operational success.
• Strong financial acumen, including deep proficiency in Excel, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and annual budget planning.
• Direct experience managing property personnel and overseeing third-party vendor contracts.
• Working knowledge of lease administration, property tax compliance, and local real estate regulations.
• Familiarity with industry property management platforms (MRI software experience is a strong plus) and a Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, or a related field.
• Preferred - active real estate license

WHY THIS ROLE

• Clear Career Pathway: This contract-to-hire structure offers a direct route to a permanent position with an immediate compensation increase upon conversion.
• Substantial Portfolio Scope: Leading 1.5M sq ft in prime Bay Area locations adds significant scale and prestige to your professional profile.
• Direct People Leadership: Step into a true management structure where you actively guide and build a dedicated property team.
• Localized Travel: Enjoy a centralized Palo Alto base with minimal local travel (25%) strictly limited to nearby regional assets.

COMPENSATION

This engagement offers a competitive hourly rate of $66/hr, with a planned salary step-up upon conversion to permanent status.