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Join one of the largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms in the U.S.

St. John Properties is distinguished by our commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Our staff enjoy benefits that not only make the work week more satisfying, but encourage a healthy lifestyle, support social connections and reward employees for their performance. View open positions.

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

Open Positions

Baltimore, Maryland

Assistant Property Manager (APM)

Reports to: Director of Property Managers

Job Summary: The APM works with St. John Properties personnel, tenants, contractors, vendors and the general public to manage and/or assist his/her property, portfolio and fellow Property Managers. The APM is on call 7 days a week and 365 days a year to respond to emergencies. The APM must be very familiar with the tenants, the building and know what the Landlord and tenant lease requirements are and enforce such requirements. The APM’s number one priority is to build value within their portfolio by exercising the following duties:

Job Duties:

Tenant Retention and Satisfaction
Make regular visits to all tenants to address any problems and build good relations with tenants at all buildings. The APM, in coordination with their assigned Property Manager(s) will visit all tenants at least 2 times per year; once between January 1 and June 30 and once 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 six (6) months prior to expiration to understand and address any open issues prior to renewal discussions. Additionally, tenant problems or complaints will be brought to the attention of the Senior Vice President of Property Management

The APM, in coordination with their assigned Property Manager(s) shall respond to all tenant problems or complaints within one (1) hour of any service call and no later than three (3) hours of the service call or contact by tenant. All tenant calls, shall be followed up on to ensure prompt and complete tenant satisfaction.

The APM shall make themselves aware of tenant maintenance calls made to Tenant Maintenance Coordinators.

Revenue and Expenses
The APM shall assist their PM(s) with and monitor the work of the Lease Administrators to ensure that the Lease 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 Lease 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
Working with the Director of Property Managers and their PM(s), the APM shall 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 Senior Vice President of Property Manager(s) 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. –

Assist PM(s) in inspecting all vacant spaces on a weekly basis. Spaces must be clean and present an excellent first impression to prospective tenants.

Leasing
The APM shall assist their PM(s) in inspections of all vacant spaces within 48 hours of the tenant vacating, fill out a vacancy report and commence preparation of space(s) for leasing.

Personnel
Work harmoniously with the Director of Property Managers, Lease Administrators 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 Managers and Lease Administrators to review AR aging reports.

Working with PM’s, prepare and submit annual expense budgets each Fall by calling all service contractors and soliciting prices by October 31, of each year for the coming year. Additionally, assist the PM(s) in soliciting 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 Senior Vice President of Property Management on a quarterly basis.

Roles and Responsibilities: The Assistant 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:
• 1-3 years’ experience in commercial real estate management preferred
• 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.

Submit your resume and cover letter to apply today.

Junior Systems Administrator

Space Planner / Interior Designer

Frederick, Maryland

Assistant Project Manager – Base Building Construction

Reports to: Head of Base Building Construction Department

Position Location: Frederick, Maryland and projects throughout Central Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Job Summary: To provide management and oversight for all phases of Commercial Construction projects, including but not limited to preconstruction bidding, estimating, and permitting, procurement and management of subcontractors, material and equipment, and ensuring that construction is per drawings and specifications while proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Job Duties / Roles / Responsibilities:

Solicit project bids and review scopes of work for all trades, vendors, and suppliers.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Continually maintain up to date historical costs for all different types of work so that in-house estimating can be completed timely and accurately.
Assist in developing accurate schedules for project completion. Coordinate with Project Superintendent to update and distribute schedules regularly during construction.
Provide management of every aspect of permit processing including completion of application, submission, addressing review comments, and follow up through issuance of permit.
Work with local utilities to ensure utility service is received in a timely manner.
Review, authorize, and track invoices. Collect release of liens as required to process invoices.
Review and negotiate change orders for unforeseen conditions, additional scope, and design revisions.
Manage the submittal and request for information process coordinating with subcontractors and the design team for reviews and responses.
Be knowledgeable with all changing regulations & codes. Maintain construction standards that achieve compliance with local jurisdictional requirements while minimizing cost.
Review drawings and specifications for completeness and accuracy
Work with Project Superintendent to ensure contractors work is performed to the desired quality, compliant with all contract documents and jurisdictional requirements.
Prepare and submit progress and cost tracking reports.
Ensure proper communication and responsiveness with Base Building Construction team as well as other St. John Properties departments so that issues are resolved in a timely manner. Record and issue meeting minutes and agendas for weekly progress meetings.
Provide field supervision at project locations as needed.
Work closely with St. John Properties Property Management department on project turnover and punch list. Address warranty issues or other construction related efforts as needed.
Assist with LEED submission and collection of documentation for LEED credits as needed.
Other duties as assigned. Primary expectation would be to assist Head of Base Building with administrative tasks as required by their efforts, however, at times will be expected to help others as needed.

Job Qualifications:

Commercial construction experience — minimum of 3 years of experience assisting or supervising construction projects.
Knowledge of all construction trades.
BS in civil engineering or a degree in engineering/construction-related field from a four-year college or university.
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
Strong analytical skills and ability to improve, refine and implement procedures.
Strong working skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Powerpoint, etc.), Budgetrac and Nexus.
Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide transportation to project locations as needed.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

Submit your resume and cover letter to apply today.

Pleasant Grove, Utah

Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Reports to: Director of Construction

Job Summary: This position assists Project Managers and the Construction Team to support the development and construction of our commercial real estate portfolio here in Utah.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Review construction documents for constructability and cost-effective construction practices.
Estimating/Preconstruction; prepare and submit budget estimates with scope definition and outlines. Actively pursue cost saving designs and ideas.
Review bids & scopes to assist with the selection of the best value subcontractors and vendors.
Review & manage submittals and RFIs to guarantee proper and accurate information is communicated in a timely manner.
Prepare, manage and track financial budgets, logs and reports.
Develop, issue and track contracts and purchase orders.
Coordinate with in-house entities such as: Construction, Design, Leasing and Property Management Teams
Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Trade Contractors, Vendors & Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Participate and collaborate in precon, design, subcontractor, and team meetings.
Manage & maintain project drawings including project documentation and progress photos.
Maintain & update project schedules including effective communication and coordination with all parties.
Provide Quality Control with drawings and work in place to ensure that all company standards and jurisdictional code requirements are being met
Monitor & enforces SJP and OSHA Safety standards to maintain a safe & efficient working environment/jobsite
Manage and Track Material Procurement
Maintain Construction Management Software
Assist in reviewing & approving payment applications, invoices and cost coding
Perform Project Closeout: punch list, TAB, Cx, warranties and As-Builts.
Obtain and Manage LEED Documentation, Checklist and Points to meet desired Certification Level

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge of the construction industry with previous experience of 2+ years
Degree in construction management/engineering preferred or an equivalent professional experience
Strong and effective communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work as an individual and within a team
Thorough and attentive to details; ability to prioritize and multitask; proactive with problem solving abilities.
Ability to read and understand construction plans, drawings and details
General Knowledge of LEED Principles
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam and a construction management software. Proficiency with a scheduling and/or estimating software is preferred but not a requirement.
Hardworking and dependable with integrity possessing excellent time management skills
Willingness to learn, grow, interact and be part of a winning team
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and is subject to change periodically.

Submit your resume and cover letter to apply today.

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.