Commercial Property Building Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Seymour Property Management is seeking a Commercial Property Building Manager to oversee the daily operations, maintenance and tenant relations of assigned commercial properties, including an industrial property. This hands-on role combines building systems oversight, financial administration and tenant improvement project management to keep properties operating safely and efficiently.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

President

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent

WORK WEEK:

The Commercial Property Building Manager will work during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week (not including a 30-minute unpaid meal break per day). Occasional overtime may be required. Very minor travel within the Lower Mainland is required to occasionally look after a few other properties.

LOCATION: 570 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver. The location for this position may vary based on operational needs. Flexibility to travel between and work at other locations will be required as needed.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Property Management certification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing commercial buildings, including hands-on building systems oversight and tenant coordination.
• Experience working directly with retail tenants on service requests, lease compliance and operational needs.
• Strong knowledge of BC building codes, fire and safety standards, and WorkSafeBC practices.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease interpretation, enforcement and coordination of lease obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear spoken and written English, including report writing and tenant communications.
• Strong working relationships, a team-oriented approach, initiative and reliable follow-through.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance duties, including walking, climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, kneeling, crawling, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate floor-cleaning equipment and a scissor lift; scissor-lift training is available.
• Comfort working around tenant improvements, property development and maintenance activities, with noise levels varying by location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary contact for property owners and tenants, resolve concerns professionally, and coordinate tenant move-outs and preparations for new occupants.
• Administer commercial leases, monitor lease compliance, support vacancy management, and oversee lease terminations and evictions in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevator, fire and life safety systems, access controls, lighting, signage and security equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, conduct regular inspections, supervise janitorial, maintenance and security personnel, and maintain service records and permits.
• Respond to building emergencies and after-hours incidents, develop emergency procedures, and train staff on appropriate responses.
• Manage tenant improvement projects from design review to close-out, including budgets, schedules, contractors, bids, change orders, invoices and site inspections.
• Maintain lease, income, expense, maintenance and compliance records.
• Manage operating and maintenance budgets, track costs and variances, and prepare forecasts and reports.
• Support capital improvement planning, lifecycle replacements and strategies to improve property performance, efficiency and tenant appeal.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, fire safety standards, environmental requirements and company policies.
• Provide regular operational and project updates to ownership and senior management, and attend board meetings as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the President.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line:

[Your Full Name]_Commercial Property Business Manager 2026

In your cover letter, please tell us what you would bring to the team and why you would be a strong fit for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you.