Property Manager - Edmonton - ProFound Talent Inc.

Description

Our client, Kemway Group of Companies, has been a trusted name in Edmonton's construction industry since 1990. As a leading General Contractor, Kemway is recognized for its expertise in design-build and light industrial construction. In 2022, the company expanded its operations by launching a Property Management division, serving industrial and commercial clients. With growth plans and a commitment to leadership in the light industrial sector, Kemway continues to foster innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking across its team.

Over more than three decades of continuous growth, Kemway has earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and collaboration. The company's success is built on a strong team-based culture that emphasizes transparency, professionalism, and excellence in every project. This dedication to people and performance has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including the 2015 and 2016 Contractor of the Year Awards. As the organization continues to grow, maintaining its collaborative and values-driven culture remains central to its identity and long-term success.

Kemway Group of Companies celebrate successes, shares knowledge, and discusses new ideas to bring innovation to the table. Their team is the core of their business – their people are the foundation for the relationships that make Kemway great.

Kemway's core values: Serving and caring for our community with integrity.

Serving with:

• Purpose
• Humility
• Flexibility

Caring through:

• Empathy
• Stewardship
• Kindness

Integrity with:

• Transparency
• Trust
• Ethics

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Property Manager role is the primary representative of the building owner ensuring their best interests are always represented. This is achieved through accomplishing a program of strong tenant relations, effective building maintenance and presentation, superior fiscal management, detailed reporting, and new business development. All project management activities and oversight related to the above core functions are the responsibility of the Property Manager. The Property Manager represents and promotes the company, and its core values by serving and caring for the community with integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:

• Available to manage after hours emergency calls as required
• Create strong respect-based relationships with tenant key contacts and corporate offices
• Achieve a proactive communications style with strong follow up skills
• Understand the details of each specific lease agreement ensuring adherence
• Complete all Move In / Move Out inspections and cost reconciliations in a timely manner
• Understand the tenant's stability and evolution of real estate needs

Building Maintenance and Presentation

• Maintain building systems by contracting for maintenance services and supervising repairs.
• Maintain property by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforce rules of occupancy, inspect vacant units, and complete repairs, plan renovations, contract with landscaping and snow removal services.
• Ensure vacant units present well for potential new tenants.
• Secure property by contracting with security patrol service, installing, and maintaining security devices, establishing, and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures, as required.

Fiscal Management

• Provide exceptional stewardship of the fiscal responsibilities entrusted by the property owner.
• Gain a clear understanding of the financial objectives desired and agreed upon with the property owner by creating the annual operating and capital budget.
• Ensure rents are collected on time and in full and address any variance in a timely manner.
• Approve invoices for payment ensuring they are correctly assigned to the right cost center.
• Proactively communicate any financial risks to the property owner not identified in the annual budget.

Reporting

• Complete monthly reporting package by property
• Annual budget variances and corrective action being taken
• Tenant risks or property owner level concerns
• Fully utilize Kemway Property Management CRM / Reporting software in support of strong trendline tracking and performance

Business Development

• Support new property leases by advertising as directed by the property owner's real-estate representative.
• Provide potential rental rates by surveying local rental rates and calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, and profit goals.
• Attract tenants by obtaining referrals from current tenants, explain advantages of location and services, and showing units.
• Support the negotiating of future leases as directed.

FIRST YEAR – MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Successfully integrates into the Kemway Group of Companies team and establishes strong internal relationships built on trust and collaboration.
• Consistently recognized by tenants as a solution-oriented, proactive, and dependable partner who resolves issues efficiently and adds value to their experience.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of Kemway's property portfolio and operations, demonstrating full awareness of ongoing activities, priorities, and challenges.

THE INDIVIDUAL

Given the pivotal role this individual will be expected to play in achieving the strategic objectives of the company and in supporting the success of the organization, it is essential that the successful candidate possess the following core competencies, experience, and attributes:

Education

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; however, equivalent experience will also be considered.
• A Property Management license is required.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience managing industrial, commercial or residential properties, with a solid understanding of day-to-day building operations.
• Proven strength in tenant relationship management, demonstrating responsiveness, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Experience with lease administration and interpretation, ensuring compliance and effective communication with tenants and stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, maintenance contracts, and operational best practices.
• Familiarity with municipal regulations, property taxation, and property tax appeal processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term asset value.
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management, including forecasting and maintaining key components such as roofing, concrete, and mechanical systems.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong cultural fit — enjoys contributing to a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-focused small company environment.

Competencies and Knowledge

• Working knowledge of RECA regulation and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software.
• Understanding of marketing and accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Problem solver and analytical thinker
• Able to communicate effectively with sub-contractors, owners, tenants, and staff
• Professionalism and adaptability

Personal Profile

• Builds strong trusting relationships
• Approachable
• Highly accountable
• Strong integrity, ethical standards, and work ethic
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Takes initiative.
• Ambitious
• Results-driven
• Exhibits sound judgment

COMPENSATION

An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

LOCATION

Edmonton, Alberta

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will require 25% in office time and 75% travel within Edmonton, Leduc and Nisku.

HOW TO APPLY

For the opportunity to join our client in the role of Property Manager please email your resume to referencing Position ID # ABOQ Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Tammy Berge at ext. 103.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.

* We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *