Landmark Event Co operates historic event venues in the greater Seattle area, focusing on weddings and company events. The mission of Landmark Event Co. is to save historic buildings from demolition and redevelopment by turning them into event spaces. The venues include a docked wooden ferry, a working organic farm, and a historic Woodinville winery among others.
The Property and Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing the renovations, maintenance, and leasing of 16 commercial and residential properties, including 8 properties under the Landmark Event Co. umbrella. This position will manage an internal maintenance technician and continuously develop a roster of contractors to address renovation and maintenance needs as they evolve. All properties in this portfolio belong to a single ownership group, and this position reports directly to the owners. Duties for this position include:
Manage ongoing renovations
- Quote, schedule, and oversee contractors and subcontractors
- Continuously negotiate with vendors and to minimize cost and shorten timelines
- Serve as the primary point of contact with architects and designers
- Interface with event teams to structure construction timelines in consideration of event schedules
Address maintenance issues
- Ensure all maintenance requests are addressed in a timely manner, especially those affecting event execution
- Create and maintain a strong emergency response system, including an immediate response system for issues that arise during evening and weekend events
- Keep a clean and organized maintenance ticketing system
- Create and adhere to a regular maintenance schedule for all properties
- Build and maintain a roster of maintenance professionals and in house contractors
- Supervise in house maintenance staff (currently one staff member)
- Working with the Landmark venue management staff, oversee landscaping contractors to ensure all venues present well in outdoor settings
Budgeting and cost management
- Build and adhere to maintenance renovation budgets
- Interface with the Landmark finance team to ensure that budgets for Landmark properties are accurately reflected in the Landmark budgets and forecasts
- Interface with the general accounting team to ensure that all property income and expenses are accurately accounted for
Leasing
- Ensure all properties are leased at optimal rates
- List properties, renew leases, and proactively fill any new vacancies
Landlord relations with leased properties
- For leased properties, maintain strong landlord relations to ensure all maintenance issues are taken care of in a timely manner
- Negotiate with landlords to complete improvement projects
The qualifications for this position include:
- At least 3 years of property management experience, including responsibility for a variety of unique properties
- Experience with construction management Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Comfortable working with architects, designers, contractors, and landscapers
- Existing relationships with Seattle-area subcontractors and vendors are a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Seattle, WA 98134 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Seattle, WA 98134: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person