Property Manager

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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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But First, Let Us Introduce Ourselves a Little More
Goodman Group is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy. Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.

Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and seizing the opportunity. We take full responsibility for our work, support each other's success and make room for growth for everyone.

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 engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties' lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it's not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.