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Current Opportunities:

Senior Property Manager
Denver , CO


Director, Marketing & Communications
Seattle , WA


Assistant Property Manager
Oakland , CA


Utility Technician
Seattle , WA


Unico is a growing company, and we're looking for talented, energetic and civic-minded employees who can embrace innovation and change. We value excellence, integrity, accountability, respect, balance, growth and community involvement.

In return, we have a solid history of promoting from within and providing excellent growth opportunities for our employees. Our pay is competitive, our benefits comprehensive. And we're an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, a generous employer-matched 401(k) retirement investment plan, paid vacation and sick leave, flexible spending accounts, a transit subsidy program, education and course reimbursement and more. Additionally, Unico was recently recognized as a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program.

General Contact Information
Unico Properties LLC
1215 4th Avenue, Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98161
Fax: (206) 628-5067
Email: lynna@unicoprop.com

Current Opportunities:

Senior Property Manager - Denver , CO
The Senior Property Manager is responsible for directing property management operations and providing leasing support for a commercial office portfolio, including responsibility for tenant relations, budgeting, establishing operational policies, overseeing engineering and building technical systems, and supporting investor/owner communication activities. This role also manages property management and engineering staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Partner Relations
• Manage service contracts with vendors. Keep on-going contracts up to date.
• Conduct competitive and ethical bidding procedures for building services to ensure quality and competitive pricing.
• Oversee work of service partners. Conduct frequent service inspections of buildings.
• Develop relationships with service partners. Spend time in the field meeting vendors and building relationships.
• Deliver and/or oversee customer service training to service partner employees.

Construction / Project Management
• Oversee tenant and capital improvement projects. Work closely with the Chief Engineer and engineering staff.

Tenant Relations
• Act as Unico’s ambassador to building tenants on complex issues.
• Maintain open line of communication with building tenants.
• Preserve tenant relations when transitioning properties to another owner.
• Conduct annual tenant surveys and implement necessary changes generated from survey results.

Accounting & Reporting
• Generate budgets for property revenue, expenses and capital.
• Manage operating and capital expenses for property portfolio.
• Oversee monthly management report preparation, including report review.
• Approve invoices and purchase orders.

Supervisory
• Provide leadership and team support for the building staff. Supervises PM and engineering staff.
• Prepare and deliver annual performance evaluation for direct reports.

Leasing
• Ensure all available spaces are ready for leasing tours.
• Negotiates lease renewals as directed by General Manager. Drafts renewal lease proposals for review by General Manager.
• Manages interaction with portfolio architects and legal counsel to produce space plans, construction documents and lease documents.
• Responsible for tracking leasing encumbrances and providing required tenant notifications.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, economics, or related field.
• Colorado broker’s license, or ability to obtain license within 90 days.
• 7+ years experience in commercial property management, leasing and construction.
• RPA or CPM designation strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate accounting.
• Ability to plan, manage, and carry out a variety of projects to meet overall property goals.
• Ability to write, summarize, and present data in a clear and concise management reports.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective time management and organizational skills.


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Director, Marketing & Communications - Seattle , WA
Unico is a real estate investor and full-service operator, focused on office and multifamily assets in the western United States. For nearly 60 years, our investors and partners have relied on us for our local knowledge, institutional rigor, and boutique service, which consistently deliver results.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Marketing and Communications to join our corporate staff. This role will be responsible for the development and implementation of company marketing strategies, and large real estate development projects and repositioning.

This position offers competitive pay and generous benefits, including employee paid, and partial (43%) dependent-paid medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with up to $13,500 in employer matching each year; vacation and PTO days; holiday pay; transit pass; education allowance; half-day Fridays in the summer, and much more! We are open to part-time (25+ hrs/wk) or full-time hours for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement annual corporate marketing & communications plan.
• Participate as a resource in setting marketing and communications strategy for Unico’s existing properties, as well as ground up developments and significant repositioning.
• Serve as brand manager for Rainier Square including developing marketing, furthering image of retail shopping district through events and PR.
• Support new business development with strategy, and editing assistance on proposals as needed.
• Oversee the development of the firm’s messages for external audiences, jointly with SVP/CAO and senior management team. Ensure that representation of Unico messages are clear, concise, and compelling in delivery via PR interviews, speaking engagements, investment meetings, and one-to-one meetings.
• Serve as the firm’s brand manager to ensure company image, actions, operations, marketing materials, and web site, support the brand strategy. Ensure consistency and high quality representation of the Unico brand.
• Manage all external agencies/consultants responsible for marketing & communications (advertising & design firms, PR firm, branding firm, etc.).
• Oversee the strategy, design, messaging & content development of Unico’s web site and corporate collateral.
• Support SVP/CAO in the development of the firm’s messages for internal audiences.
• Manage the intranet and content, the primary vehicle for employee communications, as well as employee events (e.g. annual meeting, quarterly meetings).
• Prepare annual department budget, authorize expenditures, and track costs to control expenses.

The successful candidate will have deep and broad experience and understanding of marketing and communications disciplines, including brand strategy and management. With prior experience directing a MarComm department or large projects, this candidate can work well independently to plan and execute strategy.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of marketing communications experience, including proficiency in a variety of disciplines (brand management, creating marketing materials and tools, public relations, and social media).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong business writer and editor.
• Strong customer service orientation and verbal communication skills.
• Must be creative, graphically oriented and motivated.
• Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Real estate marketing experience preferred.
• Agency experience a plus.

HOW TO APPLY
We are committed to service excellence. If you share this commitment and would like to join our award-winning organization, apply online today at: www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/dmc-aa.htm

Unico Properties is an equal opportunity employer.
www.unicoprop.com


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Assistant Property Manager - Oakland , CA
Unico Properties is a real estate investor and full-service operator, focused on office and multifamily assets in the western United States. For nearly 60 years, our investors and partners have relied on us for our local knowledge, institutional rigor, and boutique service, which consistently deliver results.

This full-time position offers competitive pay and generous benefits, including employee paid, and partial (43%) dependent-paid medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with up to $13,500 in employer matching each year; vacation and PTO days; holiday pay; transit pass; education allowance, and much more! Visit: www.unicoprop.com

ABOUT THE POSITION
As part of our professional property management team in Oakland, the Assistant Property Manager will help manage the day-to-day operations of the Eastmont Town Center (approximately 600,000 sft). This will include oversight of tenant and vendor relations, tenant and capital improvement project planning, and preparation of monthly management reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Writes contracts with service partners. Keeps on-going contracts up to date.
• Oversees work of service partners. Conducts frequent service inspections of buildings.
• Assists Accounting with accounts payable as related to property and performs accounts receivable collections as needed.
• Assists with lease abstracting and lease review.
• Support tenant and capital improvement projects by conducting needs analysis, issuing RFPs and determining the appropriate contractor based on contract specifications.
• Assists with tenant relations.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly management reports, budgeting, and forecasting.

The successful candidate will possess sound judgment and be committed to high quality customer service. A general understanding of accounting, the ability to present data in clear and concise manner, and excellent problem solving skills are key skills for success.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor degree in business or related field required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as an assistant property manager.
• BOMA certifications preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with MRI a plus.

HOW TO APPLY
We are committed to service excellence. If you share this commitment and would like to join our award-winning organization, apply online today at: www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/upiapm-aa.htm

Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer.


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Utility Technician - Seattle , WA
Unico Properties LLC is a real estate investor and full-service operator, focused on office and multifamily assets in the western United States. For nearly 60 years, our investors and partners have relied on us for our local knowledge, institutional rigor, and boutique service, which consistently deliver results. Visit: www.unicoprop.com for more information.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is based in downtown Seattle, Washington and supports the Metropolitan Tract portfolio of office properities. This position is part of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 286. As part of the engineering team, the Utility Technician will help support a the operation of the 1.6 million square foot office portfolio. This role is responsible for performing general and preventative maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include:
• Changing lighting fixtures.
• Making minor plumbing repairs.
• Ordering lighting and plumbing equipment.
• Moving furniture for tenants as requested.
• Perform other maintenance as directed by work orders.
• Drive company vehicle as necessary.
• Participate in the rotational on-call schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for a dependable and customer service oriented individual to join our team. Position qualifications include:
• High School Diploma; 2 year technical degree or certification a plus
• Knowledge of basic lighting and plumbing.
• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs on an occasional basis and up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

HOW TO APPLY
Unico Properties is committed to service excellence. If you share this commitment and would like to join our award-winning organization, please apply online today at www.hrpmsi.com/jobs/utmet-aa.htm.

Unico is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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