If you are a self-driven and solutions-oriented property manager who combines excellent financial skills with experience in commercial real estate, the role of Real Estate Manager with Digital Realty offers you some compelling advantages. You will:

• Be based at our large 7th Street, Los Angeles facility and will provide financial and operational support for three additional data center properties in Los Angeles County, some of which include retail and restaurant space. Across all the facilities you will enjoy visibility and wide operational exposure
• Expand your skills in a broad position that includes managing financials, leading staff, helping oversee operations and more.
• Enjoy the best of both worlds: the close-knit atmosphere of an outstanding team as well as the stability and resources of a thriving global corporation.
• Join an exciting industry and add data center management experience to your skill set. Spotlight your potential and continue to grow your career. 
• Earn a competitive salary, potential bonus and comprehensive benefits while enjoying the convenience of a hybrid schedule. You may have the option to work from home two days per week. 

Digital Realty: Where the cloud lives and business thrives. We built the global standard for technical real estate, developing a unique capability to acquire, manage, and scale data center campuses. Now, Digital Realty is building a unique ecosystem of open solutions that power customer growth through exceptional service on a foundation of unrivaled data center expertise. The new Digital Realty combines unparalleled data center services, carrier-dense interconnection, real estate acumen, and financial strength to create a unique power of choice and value when and where our customers need it.

Pictured: LAX10 building located at 600 West Seventh Street, Los Angeles.

To be a good fit for the Real Estate Manager opportunity, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Quick question for you - click here
• A deep understanding of financial terms and principles (e.g., cash vs. accruals process) with:
  • The ability to analyze and conduct complex financial and business decisions.
  • Experience with common area maintenance (CAM) reconciliation.  
• 4+ years of related experience in commercial real estate / property management; data center management experience is a plus.  Quick question for you - click here
• Basic knowledge and understanding of common terms and components related to HVAC and electrical infrastructure.
• Solid computer skills, including:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Experience with property management software, preferably Yardi.  
• The ability and willingness to travel locally to visit other data center locations (weekly, monthly or quarterly depending on the site)
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer; ability to pass a background check.

Just as important will be the following competencies and characteristics:

• Very strong communication and customer service abilities with a positive attitude and service-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach and mentor others.
• A strong sense of urgency, organization skills and attention to detail to complete tasks for both tenants and internal departments.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment i
• Ability to effectively resolve situations or complaints from customers, employees, and/or management.
• Problem-solving skills, a resourceful nature, and the willingness to seek solutions and information.

For the most part, you will work typical business hours, Monday through Friday. At the same time, we'll look to you to be flexible about working off hours on occasion. You'll also need to be willing and able to respond by phone or email, as needed, outside of normal business hours. 

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will provide leadership to a team including an assistant real estate manager (AREM), and a staff or engineering and security personnel. You will be responsible for all financial aspects and the overall management and maintenance of your assigned portfolio including a total of four 24/7 facilities. You'll manage accruals, oversee budgets, and put together report packages as you also review and approve purchase/work orders to ensure compliance with the budget.

In addition to your financial responsibilities, you'll assist with the overall management and maintenance of the buildings, including a robust mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This will include working closely with a full complement of Engineering, Maintenance, Janitorial and Security staff,  who will help with the technical aspects of the facility.

A sampling of your duties includes, but is not limited to:

• Oversight and responsibility for the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• Managing the preparation of multimillion-dollar annual budgets, forecasts, quarterly reports, and variance reports. Quick question for you - click here
• Supervising the accounts receivable and accounts payable process, including the collection of rent, accruals, payment of expenses, common area maintenance estimates, tune-ups, reconciliations, compliance with lease terms, and preparation of all related documentation.
• Overseeing the compliance of all customer lease agreements to ensure all obligations of the Landlord and Customer are being met.
• Maintaining strong relationships with customers; responding to customer requests and coordinating with the Property Management and Technical Operations Teams to solve the issues.
• Overseeing the selection and performance of vendor services, including preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs) and service agreements; monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met; supervising scheduling and facilitating maintenance with vendors and customers.  Quick question for you - click here
• Performing property inspections on a regular basis; making recommendations to maintain/enhance the asset.
• Maintaining strong relationships with the Asset Manager and Technical Operations Team for the portfolio to ensure that all corporate objectives are being met.
• Developing, coaching, and counseling team members.

This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.