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Benefits of joining the St. John Properties team.
We take enormous pride in our ability to attract and retain the best talent in the commercial real estate industry. The following benefits are offered for select positions at select St. John Properties regional offices:
Health & Wellness
- On-site gym
- HSA bonus
- Stocked kitchen
- Physical therapy
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Holiday bonuses
- 401(K) plan with match
- Health & Dental insurance
Perks & Culture
- Company vehicles
- Team-building events
- Matching gifts program
- Employee referral bonuses
Submit your resume and cover letter to apply for available positions.
Open Positions
Golden, Colorado
Reports to: In this position, this individual reports to the Regional Partner, and/or Director of Construction as applicable.
Job Summary: As a Project Superintendent at St. John Properties, you will have the opportunity to develop & build commercial office, retail and flex buildings. You will have the streamlined process of working for the Owner & Developer who is also the General Contractor.
The position of construction superintendent is multi-faceted requiring attention to detail and personnel management enabling smooth transitions from task to task in the construction process. Maximizing efficiencies for all is the goal; this is essential when managing multiple buildings.
Job Duties, Roles & Responsibilities: The essential components of this position are communication, scheduling, ordering of goods, and managing manpower needs. The following is a list of individual tasks:
- Correspond with PM and Design Team to ensure accuracy of plans prior to commencement.
- Initiate pre-construction meetings with all essential subcontractors, utility company representatives and 3rd party stakeholders.
- Plan, coordinate, communicate and provide field leadership to execute the work in place.
- Communicate quality standards to each subcontractor & vendor and provide comprehensive quality control by systematic inspections. Know the drawings and the contract requirements.
- Conduct daily jobsite walks to monitor and observe work in place including all Safety & Quality practices of all field operations. Resolve field issues.
- Conduct meetings with subcontractors on safety, progress, coordination, and quality control.
- Present and maintain a schedule for the project from pre-permit to final inspections.
- Maintain site conditions to meet all safety requirements set forth by OHSA & AHJ.
- Identify and mitigate risk; perform Job Hazard Analysis
- Manage SWPPP items related to the site set forth by the prevailing municipality or permitting entity.
- Maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean job site.
Job Qualifications:
- A strong understanding of the complete construction process from start to finish including building codes and general construction principles and techniques.
- A base understanding of the development process.
- 5+ years of experience in commercial construction as acting Superintendent
- Office, Retail, Flex and Sitework (ground up & utility work), experience is preferred.
- 5-10 years field experience as a Superintendent, foreman or installer in the trades associated with the construction of flex, office and/or retail commercial construction.
- Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform functions such as email, Word, Excel, Adobe, Bluebeam, Procore and MS Project.
- Strong & effective skills in: Communication, decision making, relationship building and follow up.
- Assertive, dependable, and self-motivated.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-hour Training/Certification is preferred
CPR & First Aid Training/Certification is preferred
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Baltimore, Maryland
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Job Summary: The HVAC Technician performs HVAC preventative maintenance tasks.
Job Duties:
- Change compressors
- Change heat exchanges
- Clean Coils
- Installs, repairs, and maintains all components in plumbing systems including, but not limited to, faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks, and hot water heaters
- Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including, but not limited to, wiring, lights, switches, breakers, transformers, and outlets.
- Hangs drywall, finishes drywall, patches holes
Roles and Responsibilities: The HVAC Technician is responsible completing service requests in a timely and proper manner. This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations. The HVAC Technician works closely with Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinators and Property Managers.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Valid Maryland Drivers License
- HVAC certification
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner
- Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques
- Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations
- Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot off a wiring diagram
- Ability to use hand tools
- Ability to use power tools
- Must be able to work in all types of weather
- Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work
- Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done
- Ability to work and stay on a schedule
- 5 years of related experience
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Landscape
Job Summary: The Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect supports the efforts of the Assistant Vice President, Landscape, who is responsible for in-house design related to site development, building shell and core construction, and property management, with a particular emphasis on the aesthetics of hardscape, landscape and public space design. The position also entails interaction with outside design professionals and contractors for various aspects of site and building related design and construction. This is a design position. The objective of the position is to collaborate with the Assistant Vice President, Landscape in conceptualizing and developing designs that ensure that the proper levels of aesthetic appeal are established and maintained within the company’s property management portfolio.
Job Duties:
Essential duties include:
- In-house design related to landscape, hardscape and public spaces, and interaction with consultants regarding the development of designs relating to site development, building core and shell, and public spaces as the design efforts relate to aesthetics
- Design efforts (both in-house and by consultants) related to ensuring business parks contain proper signage for site identification, wayfinding, and in-house corporate branding
- Aiding ongoing assessment of existing landscape and hardscape areas within the property management portfolio to assist property managers in developing immediate and long-term improvement plans as may be necessary to maintain aesthetic appeal of the properties
- Design visualization support including hand sketches, computer renderings, both 2D and 3D, and construction documentation of in-house projects.
- Preparation of design plans and construction drawings for prospective tenants including leasing exhibits, tenant improvement plans, and signage with coordination between Construction, Leasing, and Tenant Improvement departments.
Roles and Responsibilities: This is a design related position, which includes supervision by the Asst. Vice President, Landscape related to the design, construction, and maintenance of properties within the company’s portfolio including landscape, hardscape, and public space design especially concerning the aesthetics of those designs. Roles and responsibilities include:
- In-house design services related to exterior public spaces, landscape, hardscape, signage, and property management
- Interaction with design consultants responsible for various aspects of building and site design
- Interaction with contractors, relating to the selection and installation of landscape and hardscape materials
- Interaction with contractors responsible for landscape and hardscape maintenance
- Interdepartmental support primarily relating to design, construction and maintenance of site and building amenities relating to establishing and maintaining acceptable aesthetics for the various properties managed by the company
Job Qualifications:
A Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a minimum of 5-7 years of design experience, including landscape and hardscape design with a strong knowledge of local plant material. Must have well-developed design skills, be proficient with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks) and 3D modeling software (e.g., SketchUp, Lumion, Revit), and be a creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. Applicant should have strong graphic design abilities, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to operate basic office equipment such as a computer, scanner, copier, and cellular telephone, and possess a driver’s license. Work duties will take place on and off premises including office and field settings, and includes the requirement to traverse undeveloped terrain containing varying degrees of vegetative cover in all weather conditions.
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Reports to: Director of Property Managers
Job Summary: The PM works with St. John Properties personnel, tenants, contractors, vendors and the general public to manage his/her property portfolio. The PM is on call 7 days a week and 365 days a year to respond to emergencies. The PM must be very familiar with the tenants, the building and know what the Landlord and tenant lease requirements are to enforce those requirements. The PM’s number one priority is to build value in the building by exercising the following duties:
Job Duties:
Tenant Satisfaction and Retention
Make regular visits to all tenants to address any problems and build good relations with tenants at all buildings. The PM will visit all tenants at least 2 times per year; 1 time between January 1 and June 30 and one time between July 1 and December 31, as part of the tenant retention and outreach program. Visit all new tenants or existing tenants who renew, within one week of their move in date. Visit all expiring tenants 6 months prior to expiration to understand and address any open issues prior to renewal discussions. As needed, tenant problems or complaints will be brought to the attention of the Director of Property Managers.
Respond to all tenant problems or complaints within one (1) hour of call and no later than three (3) hours of call or contact. Follow up on all tenant calls to ensure prompt tenant satisfaction.
Be aware of tenant maintenance calls made to Tenant Maintenance Coordinators.
Revenue and Expenses
Work with and monitor the work of the Property Administrators and Property Accountant to ensure that the Property Administrators bill tenants correctly for CAM, taxes, insurance and other services provided, collect all rents due from tenants and enforce all lease requirements.
Work with Property Administrators to monitor tenant payments and help with timely collection of all open balances. Continually negotiate, bid and supervise all service contracts for the properties to ensure that we are receiving the best possible service at the most competitive market price at the highest level of quality. Follow and exercise scheduled budget expenses.
Review and approve all invoices and purchase orders. Administer prompt payment to vendors or contractors for products or services rendered. Research all problem invoices to provide an expeditious solution. Research all utility invoices and spread sheets for problems, trends and accuracy.
Physical Building
Identify, evaluate and implement capital and operating projects for the properties as they are planned. Solicit specifications and proposals for minor and major improvements based on the budget schedule. Recommend and implement improvements to increase value by reducing expenses and or increasing income.
Perform semi-annual building evaluations for each building and work with the Director of Property Managers to review problems and opportunities and to improve the property’s value. Each building evaluation will be set on a schedule for completion and periodic review.
Conduct housekeeping, safety, security and night inspections on a monthly basis to ensure the properties and buildings are well lit, clean, and safe for the tenants and general public. As needed fill out incident reports and insurance claim reports to be filed with the Firm Administrator and submitted to the insurance adjuster.
Inspect all vacant spaces on a weekly basis. Spaces must be clean and present an excellent first impression to prospective tenants.
Leasing
Within 48 hours of the tenant vacating, inspect all vacant spaces, fill out a vacancy report and commence preparation of space(s) for leasing.
Personnel
Work harmoniously with Property Administrators, Property Accountant and Tenant Maintenance Coordinators to be aware of all maintenance, financial and tenant issues.
Administrative
Send out correspondence as needed to confirm and follow up on actions as well as memos to tenants in various buildings to communicate information on a regular basis.
Meet biweekly with Property Administrators to review AR aging reports.
Prepare and submit annual expense budgets each Fall by calling all service contractors and soliciting prices by September 30, of each year for the coming year. Additionally, the PM will solicit 3 bids from all service contractors that have indicated they will increase their rate for the next year.
Financial
Review and fully understand each property’s expenditures each month and operate each property within the budget. Discuss budget variances with the Executive Vice President of Property Management and members of the Management team on a quarterly basis.
Roles and Responsibilities: The Property Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations of their portfolio. This role requires the ability to work with all employees within St. John Properties.
Job Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience in commercial real estate management required
- BA/BS degree required; Accounting experience a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel
- Experience in MRI preferred
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and continual attention to detail
- Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Reports to: Vice President of Design
Job Summary: Designer/Space Planner will meet potential and existing clients to obtain their requirements and develop a space plan based on those requirements. They will prepare construction plans that are necessary for pricing, construction and permitting purposes.
Job Duties:
- Meet with potential and existing clients to determine space plan requirements
- Develop a space plan based on those requirements
- Generate pricing drawings to forward to Interior Construction Department to prepare construction estimate
- Prepare final set of drawings for construction and permitting purposes
- Meet with clients to select finishes
- Coordinate planning and construction process with all vendors
- Coordination between the Leasing Department and Interior Construction Department
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design
- 3-5 years of experience in commercial interiors and tenant development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD
- Competency in application of commercial building and accessibility codes
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Bowie, Maryland
Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Executive VP of Property Management
Job Summary: The HVAC Technician performs HVAC preventative maintenance tasks.
Job Duties:
- Change compressors
- Change heat exchanges
- Clean Coils
- Installs, repairs, and maintains all components in plumbing systems including, but not limited to, faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks, and hot
- water heaters
- Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including, but not limited to, wiring, lights, switches, breakers,
- transformers, and outlets.
- Hangs drywall, finishes drywall, patches holes
Roles and Responsibilities: The HVAC Technician is responsible completing service requests in a timely and proper manner. This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations. The HVAC Technician works closely with Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinators and Property Managers.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Valid Maryland Drivers License
- HVAC certification
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner
- Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques
- Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations
- Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot off a wiring diagram
- Ability to use hand tools
- Ability to use power tools
- Must be able to work in all types of weather
- Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work
- Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done
- Ability to work and stay on a schedule
- 5 years of related experience
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Reports to: Director of Maintenance and Executive VP of Property Management
Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician performs general building maintenance tasks.
Job Duties:
- Locates and repairs roof leaks in all type of roofs including single ply rubber roofs and built up roofs
Repairs/ installs skylights, doors, windows, downspouts, gutters, locks, - Caulks doors and window
- Patches paved areas utilizing cold patching materials
- Puts up wall framing
- Hangs drywall, finishes drywall, patches holes
- Repairs and installs sidewalks and other flat concrete surfaces
- Installs, repairs, and maintains all components in plumbing systems including, but not limited to, faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks, and hot water heaters
- Installs, repairs and maintains all HVAC systems including, but not limited to, space heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, split systems, electric, oil and gas fired heaters.
- Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including, but not limited to, wiring, lights, switches, breakers, transformers, and outlets.
Roles and Responsibilities: The Maintenance Technician is responsible completing service requests in a timely and proper manner. This role is also responsible for keeping good tenant relations. The Maintenance Technician works closely with Director of Maintenance, Maintenance Coordinators and Property Managers.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Valid Maryland Drivers License
- HVAC certification preferred
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner
- Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques
- Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations
- Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans.
- Ability to use hand tools
- Ability to use power tools
- Must be able to work in all types of weather
- Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work
- Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done
- 5 years of related experience
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Frederick, Maryland
Reports to: Property Manager
Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician performs general building maintenance tasks
Job Duties:
- Locates and repairs roof leaks in all types of roofs including single ply rubber roofs and built up roofs
- Repairs/installs skylights, doors, windows, downspouts, gutters, and locks
- Caulks doors and windows
- Installs wall framing; drywall; patches holes and finishes drywall
- Patches paved areas utilizing cold patching materials
- Repairs and installs sidewalks and other flat concrete surfaces
- Installs, repairs and maintains all components in plumbing systems including, but not limited to, faucets, valves, piping, traps, toilets, sinks and hot water heaters
- Installs, repairs and maintains all HVAC systems including, but not limited to, space heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, split systems, electric, oil and gas fired heaters
- Perform quarterly inspection and preventative maintenance of HVAC maintenance contracts
- Installs, repairs and maintains all components in building electrical systems including, but not limited to, wiring, lights, switches, breakers, transformers, and outlets
- Respond to on-call emergencies
Roles and Responsibilities: The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is keeping good tenant relations. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing service requests in a timely and proper manner. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the Property Manager.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma; secondary and/or trade school desired
- Valid Drivers License
- HVAC certification preferred
- Ability to perform work in a safe manner
- Knowledge of routine building maintenance and repair techniques
- Ability to read and perform arithmetic computations
- Ability to read site plans, schematic drawings, and building plans
- Ability to use hand tools
- Ability to use power tools
- Must be able to work in all types of weather
- Must be able to set up, take down and climb extension ladders to perform roof work
- Ability to communicate with tenants and to make tenants happy in conjunction with work that is done
- 2 – 4 years of related experience preferred
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Reports to: Director of Property Management
Job Summary: The Office Coordinator position is an administrative position that coordinates the daily and long-term operations of the office. The primary clientele of our office coordinator are our great employees. This position seeks to support our employees and provide them with the tools, equipment and services needed for them to perform at their highest levels. We seek an individual with a service attitude that operates with extreme professionalism.
Job Duties:
- Coordinate onboarding of new employees with corporate HR.
- Coordinate the needs of our local vehicle fleet with our corporate fleet manager.
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Vehicle Registration
- Sales of Vehicles
- Coordinate local IT needs with corporate IT and local IT service provider.
- Manage local server with local IT service provider.
- Manage computer needs, both hardware and software.
- Manage copier needs and supplies.
- Manage all cell phone and iPad accounts.
- Manage fixed office phone network.
- Manage utility and other St. John Properties’ office contracts.
- Input weekly invoices into Nexus Payables for processing and payment.
- Code monthly credit card invoices and send receipts to corporate.
- Stamp and send outgoing mail.
- Open all mail and distribute to appropriate person.
- Receive deliveries and notify appropriate recipients.
- Send deliveries as needed.
- Keep track of and order all office supplies, food and utensils for employees.
- Maintain kitchens (inventory and clean-up).
- Order office furniture and equipment as needed.
- Set up conference rooms for meetings.
- Coordinate any catering needs for the office.
- Plan office activities and parties as directed by Regional Partner.
- Apparel ordering and distributing.
- Assist various departments as needed, if available
- Assist Director of Property Management with any other office administrative needs as they may arise.
Roles and Responsibilities: The position interacts with all levels of the organization, as well as outside vendors and visitors. This position requires excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and organizational skills.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
Regular attendance onsite is an essential function of the job. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, citizenship, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.