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Assistant Property Manager

AT Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes

Assistant Property Manager

Columbia, MD

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

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Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Teravalis ™ in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawa i'i .

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture of that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

About the Role:

Under the supervision of the Property Manager, this role will assist in overseeing all facets of the day-to-day operations of the Howard Hughes Retail Portfolio in Columbia, Maryland.

What You Will Do:
  • Responsible for supporting the Brand and Customer Experience including overseeing strategy, anticipating future development needs, and managing day-to-day retail operations.
  • Collaborating closely with the Property Manager to address property management inquiries, accounting, marketing, and construction requirements.
  • Regularly engaging with Tenants to proactively ensure their satisfaction with retail center operations, leasing, and management matters.
  • Assisting in the Tenant Move-In/Move-Out process.
  • Assisting the Property Manager in executing additional projects aimed at advancing the business.

Safety:
  • Conducting building inspections on a regular basis, adhering to weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules as needed.
  • Ensuring strict compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and directives from governmental agencies.
  • Collaborating on Fire Life Safety initiatives, including the implementation of building fire drill programs in line with regional policies.
  • Ensuring a safe environment for Tenants, employees, and customers, with a strong emphasis on emergency preparedness.

Accounting/Finance:
  • Assisting the Property Manager in generating monthly financial reports, annual budgets, and other documents in line with company policies.
  • Has working knowledge of financial variances and information, able to review with the Property Management Team independently.
  • Supporting the implementation of approved operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Property Manager.
  • Maintaining accountability in leasing activities to maximize value, actively engaging and supporting leasing efforts.
  • Assists with Operating Capital Management, actively participates in building projects to gain familiarity with the process.
  • Managing and maintaining Accounts Receivables.

About You:
  • Striving for comprehensive knowledge across all divisions, including leasing, marketing, operations, finance, construction, and development.
  • Proactive in building a working relationship and in-depth understanding of Tenants needs.
  • Highly skillful in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
  • Thorough comprehension of lease documents and ensuring strict compliance.
  • Demonstrated focus on short- and long-term focus on NOI.
  • Ability to thrive under time constraints, can handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with minimal supervision.
  • Minimum 2-year college degree; four-year college degree preferred.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The Howard Hughes Corporation reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that The Howard Hughes Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Howard Hughes Corporation.

Client-provided location(s): Columbia, MD, USA
Job ID: howard_hughes_corporation-REQ4782
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program