Real Estate Portfolio Manager + Lease Administration
Learning Care Group, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377
Overview
Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for: Benefits : We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more. Balance : We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off. Opportunity : We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program. Recognition : We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated. Essential Functions / Job Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee approximately one-third of the Company’s real estate portfolio across ~350 locations; work closely with other departments, third-party consultants, and landlords to achieve strategic goals and drive positive outcomes for the portfolio; prepare, maintain, complete, and distribute various reports. Negotiate lease renewal/extension or termination terms, including rent amount, term, tenant improvements, critical lease clauses, and landlord work. Research properties by analyzing area market rents, vacancy rates, location positioning, nearby competition, local demographics, and economic information. Prepare and/or review leases, amendments, renewal option exercises, notices, PSAs, NDAs, SNDAs, estoppel certificates, legal descriptions, zoning restrictions, REAs, surveys, PUDs, CCRs, title reports, and declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs). Monitor critical dates and provide advance notice to management of upcoming decisions, recommending appropriate actions. Assist in timely review and authorization of landlord billings (rent, CAM, insurance, real estate taxes); review amounts for errors or irregularities. Prepare reports for periodic property/portfolio reviews and perform detailed market research as needed. Participate with internal partners in meetings to discuss strategy around existing schools for term extensions or closures. Partner with Facilities team to obtain landlord approvals for school construction projects or other landlord actions to resolve facility issues. Research and ensure compliance with key lease provisions. Maintain liaison with landlords, handling correspondence, coordinating site inspections by landlords, lenders, and their agents; maintain strong landlord relationships. Plan, coordinate, and manage the school closing and surrender process. Review opportunities for sale or sublease of surplus, underutilized, or non-strategic assets; provide information to brokers as applicable. Provide information to consultants for appealing assessed values to minimize real property tax expense. Occasional travel to corporate headquarters for meetings. Supervision
None Education
Bachelor’s degree in real estate or accounting, finance, business, or paralegal studies. Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-unit commercial real estate with a focus on asset management, lease administration, as a real estate paralegal, or in general commercial real estate development. Certification / Licensure
None Skills & Abilities
Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with internal and external customers. Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with internal stakeholders and the landlord community. Proficient time management, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Working knowledge of lease administration databases/programs; Lucernex experience a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Co-Pilot, and Outlook. Detail-oriented in drafting LOIs, lease amendments, and related documents. Comfortable presenting and partnering with all levels of management. Ability to handle conflicts and complaints from landlords and field operations. Demonstrated data analysis, conceptual and problem-solving skills. Understanding and interpretation of location P&L statements. Familiarity with basic property maintenance, repair, construction terms, standards, and protocol. Resourceful negotiator with persistence to achieve favorable results. Ability to handle a large volume of daily activity while maintaining quality. Previous understanding of troubleshooting in a property management environment is a plus. Travel
Less than 5% travel, including overnight stays. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation based on position, education, and experience. Bi-weekly pay. Base salary range: $87,500 - $95,000. Eligible for the Support Central bonus program based on annual achievement of company performance. Health and Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, FSAs, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance, and identity theft protection based on full-time or part-time status. Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) after 30 days; company match on elective deferrals after 1 year of employment. Employee perks / Discounts
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement. Childcare discount available to all employees. Corporate partner discounts. This position is eligible for paid time off. All corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible PTO plan, with no set accrual for vacation or sick time; compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act. Applications accepted through 2/6/2026.
Florida Background Screening Notice Employment with this company is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for: Benefits : We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more. Balance : We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off. Opportunity : We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program. Recognition : We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated. Essential Functions / Job Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee approximately one-third of the Company’s real estate portfolio across ~350 locations; work closely with other departments, third-party consultants, and landlords to achieve strategic goals and drive positive outcomes for the portfolio; prepare, maintain, complete, and distribute various reports. Negotiate lease renewal/extension or termination terms, including rent amount, term, tenant improvements, critical lease clauses, and landlord work. Research properties by analyzing area market rents, vacancy rates, location positioning, nearby competition, local demographics, and economic information. Prepare and/or review leases, amendments, renewal option exercises, notices, PSAs, NDAs, SNDAs, estoppel certificates, legal descriptions, zoning restrictions, REAs, surveys, PUDs, CCRs, title reports, and declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CCRs). Monitor critical dates and provide advance notice to management of upcoming decisions, recommending appropriate actions. Assist in timely review and authorization of landlord billings (rent, CAM, insurance, real estate taxes); review amounts for errors or irregularities. Prepare reports for periodic property/portfolio reviews and perform detailed market research as needed. Participate with internal partners in meetings to discuss strategy around existing schools for term extensions or closures. Partner with Facilities team to obtain landlord approvals for school construction projects or other landlord actions to resolve facility issues. Research and ensure compliance with key lease provisions. Maintain liaison with landlords, handling correspondence, coordinating site inspections by landlords, lenders, and their agents; maintain strong landlord relationships. Plan, coordinate, and manage the school closing and surrender process. Review opportunities for sale or sublease of surplus, underutilized, or non-strategic assets; provide information to brokers as applicable. Provide information to consultants for appealing assessed values to minimize real property tax expense. Occasional travel to corporate headquarters for meetings. Supervision
None Education
Bachelor’s degree in real estate or accounting, finance, business, or paralegal studies. Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in multi-unit commercial real estate with a focus on asset management, lease administration, as a real estate paralegal, or in general commercial real estate development. Certification / Licensure
None Skills & Abilities
Excellent customer service and follow-up skills with internal and external customers. Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication with internal stakeholders and the landlord community. Proficient time management, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Working knowledge of lease administration databases/programs; Lucernex experience a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Co-Pilot, and Outlook. Detail-oriented in drafting LOIs, lease amendments, and related documents. Comfortable presenting and partnering with all levels of management. Ability to handle conflicts and complaints from landlords and field operations. Demonstrated data analysis, conceptual and problem-solving skills. Understanding and interpretation of location P&L statements. Familiarity with basic property maintenance, repair, construction terms, standards, and protocol. Resourceful negotiator with persistence to achieve favorable results. Ability to handle a large volume of daily activity while maintaining quality. Previous understanding of troubleshooting in a property management environment is a plus. Travel
Less than 5% travel, including overnight stays. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation based on position, education, and experience. Bi-weekly pay. Base salary range: $87,500 - $95,000. Eligible for the Support Central bonus program based on annual achievement of company performance. Health and Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, FSAs, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance, and identity theft protection based on full-time or part-time status. Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) after 30 days; company match on elective deferrals after 1 year of employment. Employee perks / Discounts
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement. Childcare discount available to all employees. Corporate partner discounts. This position is eligible for paid time off. All corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible PTO plan, with no set accrual for vacation or sick time; compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act. Applications accepted through 2/6/2026.
Florida Background Screening Notice Employment with this company is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
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