Property Manager (m/f/d)

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness.

As a member of the Asset & Property Management team, you will be responsible for the (technical) operational property management of our Germany portfolio, which currently consists of around 60 properties (approx. 2.0 million m² of leasing area) let to well-known customers from a wide range of sectors (e.g. e-commerce, logistics, automotive, food). Together with our commercial, and financial colleagues, you will be an essential and important part of our (technical) property management team, providing excellent customer service and keeping our sites in best technical and sustainable state at all times.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of approx. 10 logistics properties for which you:

• Take on pro-active and self-dependent operational management ("day-to-day business"); this means that you know and look after all facets of your properties and serve as the first point of contact for your customers and service providers
• Be responsible for the technical / operational management of your portfolio in terms of maintenance, repairs, expert inspections as well as reviewing / allowing customer requests, ensuring a solid, sustainable customer support
• Ensure compliance with all contractual agreements from lease contracts, land / leasehold contracts, urban development contracts, supply contracts, facility management contracts etc.
• Deepen existing local relationships with customers, facility managers and other business partners (land owners, utility providers, service providers)
• Obtaining internal approvals, budget planning and forecasting of the necessary capex measures, cash flow monitoring and reporting at property level
• Ensure complete and up-to-date asset documentation, e.g. contracts / amendments, certificates, protocols / reports, licences, permits, consumption data etc.
• Follow-up warranty claims and reporting / processing of insurance claims
• Carry out regular property inspections / site visits, follow-up on issues identified and check compliance with health & safety standards on site
• Support with the preparation of the annual service charge reconciliation (4-eyes-principle)
• Become part of project teams regarding commercial negotiations, releasing or property sales

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial personality with a technical / administration degree or completed qualification / education with professional experience and a strong affinity for operational / technical property management

• Experience in a property company / similar position desired;
• Business degree in property / facility management, property management, building technology or business administration;
• Hands-on mentality and problem solver, good technical and legal understanding of commercial properties
• Strong sense of responsibility and entrepreneurial thinking
• High social competence (team player) and good communication skills
• Strong sense of duty for internal processes, standards and documentation
• Willingness to travel regularly (property inspections, attendance appointments in Düsseldorf)
• You are fluent in German and have a good knowledge of English

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Let’s introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman owns, develops, and manages modern industrial real estate including logistics facilities, data centres and business parks in strategic locations around the world. In total, we have a team of around 1.000, located across 5 continents. In Continental Europe we are active in 7 countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, München and Paris.

Contrary to traditional organisations where leadership is based on hierarchy, ours is based on individual ownership and accountability. Most importantly, we want to make room for growth for everyone to remain agile in responding to the constantly changing world, to increase effectiveness, act with respect and contribute to greatness.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously challenging ourselves to make sustainability a reality. All of this is part of Goodman’s DNA and at the centre of everything we do. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk!