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, App Folio, 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.