Careers

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION:
For the purpose of this job description, “company” refers to both Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and Lee & Associates Charleston PM, LLC.

Technology

• Maintain and negotiate company contracts with service providers, including but not limited to Verizon Wireless, AT&T, SEGRA, Cantey Technology, Xerox, and Pitney Bowes.
• Manage both information technology (IT) and phone systems, including inventory. Serve as the direct point of contact for office-related IT issues and maintain open communication with vendors to resolve issues.
• Fulfill tasks associated with team member onboarding and termination processes.
• Maintain good working condition of all office equipment, including access control security.
• Manage the upkeep of all Microsoft Outlook company distribution lists.

Facilities Management & Administrative

• Maintain first-class professional office space through direct coordination with the Property Manager at Ravenel & Associates.
• Greet visitors and clients and ensure they are connected to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a timely mail system by sending, opening, sorting, and distributing mail daily.
• Answer the main telephone line and route calls to the appropriate person.
• Monitor kitchen and office supplies, including Lee & Associates branded items, and order additional supplies as needed.
• Maintain and organize the firm’s physical storage system.
• Coordinate the firm’s annual summer and Christmas social gatherings.

Listing and Deal Tracking

• Assist with the back-of-house deal process by logging deal information in the firm’s Deal Tracking Spreadsheet.
• Organize deal information and submit regular reports to the CoStar Group.
• Manage the firm’s interior and exterior sign inventory with Duncan Parnell.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Minimum of one year of related work experience and/or training in office management
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and DropBox required
• Exceptional email and phone etiquette required
• Must possess strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work with co-workers in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and produce quality work with little to no direction
• Experience in commercial real estate a plus

For consideration, please send your resume to Lizzie Cook at lcook@lee-associates.com.

Lee & Associates Charleston is looking for experienced commercial real estate sales agents to join our growing brokerage team in Charleston, SC. We have been serving the Charleston commercial real estate industry since 1999 providing outstanding service to our clients. The right fit for this position is a highly-motivated and success-driven professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, a high degree of self-discipline, and a proven track record. This individual thrives in a dynamic, commission-based business environment.

Responsibilities

• Earn new business through in-person contacts, cold calling, networking events, canvassing, and follow-up; give presentations to those who influence decisions and decision-makers and schedule face-to-face contact with prospective candidates requiring real estate needs
• Assist in the development of agency leasing plans which consider current market conditions, occupancy levels, capital budgets, and disposition strategies based upon client objectives
• Direct the development of integrated asset management and leasing plans. Includes operating and capital projections, and leasing assumptions to estimate annual NOI and cash flow
• Respond to broker inquiries, conduct tours of property with prospective tenants, negotiate proposals and lease terms which conform to established leasing plan criteria (and prepare accurate analysis for determination of variance), negotiate leases, renewals, expansions, recasts and terminations on owner’s behalf
• Coordinate and direct the efforts of all third-party vendors who provide marketing support services to the client including advertising and marketing firms, architects, and public relations firms
• Produce and review all leasing activity reports for accuracy, revise and update as necessary
• Maintain regular formal and informal communications with ownership, including scheduling and coordinating regular status meetings
• Document all relevant processes, procedures and reports for leasing and management personnel, ownership and tenants (if necessary

Education and Experience

• Minimum of two years commercial real estate sales and verifiable track record required
• Must possess a South Carolina Real Estate License or be willing to obtain license within 30 days if from out of state
• College degree required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responds to tenant needs and coordinates with maintenance staff to resolve problems.
• Maintains positive relationships and high retention levels with all tenants.
• Responds to all problems and concerns and ensures compliance with rules and regulations.
• Interacts regularly with property owners to ensure that objectives are being met.
• Ensures both landlords and tenants comply with lease terms, including landlord obligations, certificates of insurance, rent increases, options granted to tenants, etc.
• Anticipates and responds to owner’s needs and concerns.
• Preparation of accurate, timely and complete reports.
• Supports the planning, budgeting and control of operating and capital expenditures.
• With Supervisor oversight, preforms calculation of special billings, CAM reconciliations, pass-through expenses, etc.
• With Supervisor oversight, prepares annual budgets, forecasts, management plans, monthly performance reports, and variance reports.
• Approves all invoices to be paid in relation to a property.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Responds to after-hours/emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Performs regular inspections of properties.
• Coordinates annual (or other periodic) inspections of building systems, to include fire/sprinkler/life safety, elevators, roofs, security/entry systems, mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc.
• Recommends and directs alterations, maintenance and reconditioning of property as necessary.
• Contracts for vendor services and supervises as required.
• Oversees and manages tenant improvements and capital improvements.
• Coordinates tenant move-ins and move-outs, and walk-through spaces with tenants.
• Oversees the collection of rent, payment of expenses, compliance with lease terms and preparation of all required legal notices.
• Participates in civic and business organizations.
• Attends BOMA and/or IREM programs and activities.
• Conducts and maintains relationships with key clients/tenants, industry and trade associations, representatives of government, public service organizations, customers, and vendors as necessary in the overall management of the property.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of related experience and/or training in commercial property management
  
  

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES:

• Active real estate license or property manager license required.
  
  

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, supervisor, and/or management
• Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management
  
  

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Requires some knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets
  
  

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations.
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent customer service approach to property owners and tenants
• Must be able to deal effectively with vendors, associates and brokers
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, ever-changing environment
• As required by workload demands, must be available to work before or after typical business hours

For consideration, please send your resume to hrcharleston@lee-associates.com