General Manager (Real Estate)

Your New Company Our client is one of Canada's leading institutional real estate owners, developers, and property managers, overseeing a portfolio of premier office, retail, and mixed-use assets across North America. An opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to join the team in Calgary and lead the operations of one of Western Canada's most prominent office complexes. This high-profile portfolio is recognized for its scale, quality, and reputation in the market, serving a diverse mix of sophisticated office and retail tenants. The organization is known for its commitment to operational excellence, customer service, sustainability, and employee development. With a long-tenured team and a collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to join a best-in-class real estate platform offering significant exposure, responsibility, and long-term career growth. Your New Role As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operational, financial, leasing support, and tenant performance of a landmark office portfolio totaling over 2 million square feet and 30+ staff. Reporting to the Vice President of Property Management; you will lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee all aspects of property operations, including budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, service contracts, tenant relations, security, life safety, sustainability initiatives, and vendor management. You will work closely with Asset Management, Leasing, Marketing, Construction, and Operations teams to enhance asset value, drive tenant satisfaction, support occupancy objectives, and ensure the portfolio continues to perform at the highest institutional standards. This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex stakeholder relationships, leading major capital projects, supporting leasing initiatives, overseeing financial performance, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across the portfolio. What You'll Need to Succeed A minimum of five years of progressive commercial property management experience, ideally overseeing Class A or Class AA office assets. Strong financial acumen with experience preparing budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, business plans, and ownership reporting. Proven experience leading and developing teams within a complex property management environment. Strong understanding of lease administration, tenant relations, leasing support, and contract management. Experience overseeing building operations, service providers, security programs, life safety systems, and capital projects. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within an institutional real estate environment is highly preferred. Professional designations such as CPM, RPA, FMA, are considered strong assets. Real Estate License is required. Experience with Yardi and advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be viewed favorably. Beyond technical qualifications, our client is seeking an individual who is professional, collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and calm under pressure. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with an even temperament, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a genuine passion for delivering best-in-class tenant experiences. What You'll Get in Return You'll receive a base salary of up to $155,000, bonus, benefits, 4 weeks vacation, RRSP matching, parking and a host of other perks. This company is known for both its high quality office assets and employee tenure. If you're looking for growth, mentorship and a challenge, this role is for you. If you are an experienced commercial real estate professional looking to lead a premier asset and join a highly regarded institutional organization, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Lead the operational, financial, and tenant performance of a landmark office portfolio exceeding 2 million square feet. Oversee a multidisciplinary team of 30+ staff while managing budgeting, capital projects, and stakeholder relationships to enhance asset value.

Requires at least five years of progressive commercial property management experience with Class A office assets and a valid Real Estate License. Professional designations like CPM, RPA, or FMA and proficiency in Yardi are strongly preferred.

• Bonus • Benefits • 4 Weeks Vacation • RRSP Matching • Parking

• Microsoft ExcelPreferred

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• Commercial Property Management
• Financial Acumen
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Team Leadership
• Lease Administration
• Tenant Relations
• Contract Management
• Capital Planning
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Yardi
• Microsoft Excel
• Negotiation
• Operational Excellence
• Sustainability Initiatives

• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Environmental & Sustainability

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Director

Application method

Direct apply is available