Property Management Operations Manager

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Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary: The Property Management Operations Manager oversees the bank's real estate portfolio, support service contracts, and related operational processes. This role ensures all branches and administrative facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include maintaining the work order system, managing contracts and Certificates of Insurance, coordinating FF&E procurement, tracking inspections and maintenance, and managing invoices and vendor performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work Order System Management

• Maintain and administer the facilities work order system, including:
  • Assigning and tracking work orders
  • New user setup and verification
  • Managing and tracking routine inspections (fire extinguishers, backflow preventers, HVAC, etc.)
  • Updating and maintaining equipment lists
  • Documenting routine maintenance for HVAC systems
  • Regulatory tracking for elevators, boilers, annual fire inspections, and other mandated inspections

Contract Administration

• Manage all aspects of support service contracts, including:
  • JIRA approval process for contract documents
  • Uploading and organizing contract documents
  • Documenting and tracking start/end dates, termination clauses, renewals, and other key contract terms
  • Managing and verifying vendor Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
  • Monitoring vendor performance, milestones, and deliverables against contract terms
• Contracts include but are not limited to:
  • HVAC maintenance, fire systems, backflow prevention, pest control, snow removal, landscaping, bottled water, waste management, shred/document destruction services

FF&E Procurement

• Actively manage procurement, delivery, and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), including:
  • Office furniture (chairs, desks, sit/stand desks)
  • Routine banking equipment
  • Designing and implementing FF&E approval processes

Miscellaneous Service Coordination

• Assist with service calls and vendor management for various operational services:
  • Shred/document destruction
  • Trash/waste management
  • Bottled water services
  • Pest control
  • Music services
  • Multifunction printers (MFPs)

Financial Oversight & Invoice Management

• Receive and distribute all property management-related invoices
• Communicate and coordinate with Accounts Payable regarding open items or discrepancies
• Proactively monitor, track, and reconcile monthly utility invoices
• Review, verify, and approve vendor invoices for accuracy, contractual compliance, and proper cost allocation

Property & Facilities Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of all bank-owned and leased properties
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe, secure, and aligned with brand standards
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Coordinate repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects
• Maintain a comprehensive facility equipment list, ensuring all assets are documented, tracked, and properly maintained
• Conduct regular property inspections and compliance audits

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain documentation for leases, contracts, COIs, inspections, work orders, and regulatory compliance
• Support internal and external audit requests related to facilities and vendor management
• Oversee life-safety systems, emergency preparedness, and business continuity planning

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate, lease management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing vendor contracts, Certificates of Insurance, and invoice approvals
• Proficiency with work order management systems and facilities software platforms
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, fire safety systems, fire extinguisher services, backflow prevention, pest/rodent control, shred/document destruction, and music services
• FF&E procurement and approval process experience
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong internal control mindset
• Travel between branch and office locations as required
• Occasional after-hours availability for emergencies or urgent vendor matters

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of experience in property management, facilities management, or vendor/contract administration
• Experience within a financial institution or regulated environment preferred

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