President / CEO

Plans and directs an organization’s policies, strategy, goals and objectives.  Responsible for implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors, the short- and long-term profitability, growth and direction of the organization, as well as managing the development and delivery of programs, products and services.  The CEO is also responsible for strategic matters concerning employees, contract negotiation and administration, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and that they are reported timely to stakeholders; and for safeguarding all property and assets.

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Subsidiary President

Plans and directs a subsidiary’s policies, strategy and objectives, reporting to the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.  Responsible for the short- and long-term profitability, growth and direction of the subsidiary, as well as managing the development and delivery of programs, products and services.  May also be responsible for strategic matters concerning employees, contract negotiation and administration, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and that they are reported timely to the organization; and for safeguarding all property and assets.

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Division Head

Has all accountability for planning and directing functions within a division (or divisions), organized by asset class, or functionality within an integrated organization.  Working with top management to develop division on assets and acquisitions, and effective and efficient implementation of strategic goals and objectives.  Has responsibility through divisional executives, for planning, staffing, directing and controlling, financial results, effective management of costs, profitability, and business plans for the division.  Reporting typically to either the COO, or the CEO.

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Region Head

Has overall accountability for planning and directing activities within a significant geographic region (i.e. General Manager, Western Region) of an organization with regional accountabilities.  Formulates strategy and objectives, implements approved strategies and is responsible for regional results.  Directs, through regional executives, related operational, administrative and financial functions, including production, technical, sales and human resource activities.  Reporting typically to either the COO, or the CEO.

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Top Operations Executive / COO

Directs, coordinates, and administers the operations of the organization through a subordinate management team.  Assists in the development of corporate policies including personnel, operations, short and long-term strategic plans, financial performance, and organization growth and profitability.  The COO is typically a strategic operational partner to the executive team and reports directly to the President / CEO.

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Operations Management

Supports the overall planning, organizing, staffing, direction and control of operating activities.  Works with the COO to develop and implement operating policies.  Responsibilities include monitoring alignment of corporate goals and objectives, evaluation business performance against defined goals and objectives, and identifying opportunities to enhance performance objectives.  Reporting typically to any or all of the COO, Division Head, and / or Region Head.

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Client Services Management

Accountabilities include improvement of products and services, through internal and external reporting of product and / or service deficiencies, and to ensure customer satisfaction.  Other responsibilities may include business process mapping, including design, implementation and monitoring.  May coordinate with other departments such as construction, rental, leasing, engineering and / or sales.  Typically reports to an Operations Executive.

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Asset Management

Participates in planning with respect to a portfolio of operating assets and activities.  Responsible for the development of budgets, efficient operation of buildings, servicing tenants, minimizing operating expenses and managing capital.  Other responsibilities may include long-term strategies for leasing, capital improvements, tenant retention, cost control, internal valuation of properties, ongoing market research and development opportunities.  Typically reporting to any, or all of the CEO, Region or Division Head, or COO.

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Property Management

Oversees the efficient operation of one (or slightly more) properties or assets (for example, hotel, multi-family residence, or retail facility), client service, minimizing operating expenses and managing capital.  Other responsibilities may include leasing, capital improvements, tenant retention, cost control ongoing market research, and development opportunities.  Typically reporting to the Asset Management Executive.

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Facilities Management

Participates in the development of, and monitors achievement of overall budgets for a facility representing a specific asset class (for example, residential, commercial, retail).  Ensures implementation of property management services and quality assurance for internal and external goals and objectives.  Typically resides on-site (residential) and reports to the Property Manager.

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Lease Executive

Responsibility for the overall leasing strategy as it relates to operations policies.  Additional responsibilities include advising on potential business and development opportunities, maintaining knowledge of markets and recent deals, conducting analysis of proposed deals, negotiating with prospects, and marketing to, and building relationships with brokers and prospects.  This position typically reports to the COO or Division Head.

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Lease Management

Middle management responsibilities within the Leasing function, reporting to the Lease Executive.  Responsibilities may include leasing for a portfolio of properties for a division, asset class, specific client account, or region, identification of business opportunities, maintaining existing client relationships, preparation and analysis of financial reporting, research of relevant markets, preparation and negotiation of contracts.

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Sales / Marketing Management

Designs the sales and marketing programs for one or more properties, or business units.  Responsible for developing sales objectives and strategies, reviewing competitor information, and overseeing the advertizing, and other communication efforts for a portfolio of assets.  Typically reports to the Top Sales Executive.

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Top Development Executive

Accountability for the successful development of complex construction projects from site selection to completion, through the management of subordinate executives including the Planning, Engineering, and Construction Executives.  Responsible for minimizing capital and operating costs, investigating opportunities for growth and expansion, and accelerating development cycle times to enhance return on investment.  Fosters solid working relationships with third-parties, government agencies, and industry competitors to secure critical support for projects.  Typically reports to the CEO, or Division or Region Head.

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Planning Executive

Plans and directs aspects of an organization’s development activities, including land / building acquisitions, and site location.  Responsible for managing and preparing information required for a broad range of land development planning services including real estate diligence, feasibility studies, plan design and securing all regulatory approvals for development projects.  Typically reports to the Top Development Executive.

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Logistics Management

Accountability for supply chain management, including purchasing, shipping, materials, equipment, and the negotiation of the terms and costing of bulk contracts.  Responsibilities may also include maintenance of shipping and receiving records, managing shipment methods according to project requirements, quality control, inventory, and identification of key suppliers, and ongoing relationships.

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Construction Executive

Responsibilities include business development, staffing, direction and control of construction projects, construction cost estimation, project management oversight (including the monitoring of costs, schedules, quality control, etc.), process improvement analysis, and construction cost audits and claims.  Typically reports to the Top Development Executive.

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Project Management

Accountable for successfully guiding construction projects from concept to completion.  Responsibilities include managing internal and external relationships, customer satisfaction, project profitability, business growth and monitoring the need for modification of products or quality standards.  May be responsible for enhancement of regulatory practices / guidelines and quality control audits.  Typically reports to the Construction Executive.  

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Engineering Executive

Manages a variety of specialized engineering and transportation field research projects, including report writing, file maintenance, public relations and office administrative duties for professional engineering staff.  Approves studies and reports, researches engineering topics, prepares basic engineering calculations, ensures adherence to all engineering and technical standards, manages engineering and transportation / traffic records, manages field observations and Surveys, updates maps and drawings.  Typically reports to the Top Development Executive.

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Design / Architecture Executive

Accountable for monitoring the design, renovations, maintenance, and expansion of new and existing development projects.  Responsibilities include architectural design and blueprints for site development and regulatory specifications (for example, fire protection, plumbing and drainage systems).  Other responsibilities may include identification of cost-effective solutions to design problems and environmental restoration, and review of construction site and work progress.  Can report to the Top Development Executive, or the COO, or Division or Region Head.

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Environmental Management

Responsible for identifying and minimizing any potential adverse environmental impacts of the operations of the organization.  Coordinates the implementation of product and facilities changes and the costing and purchasing of associated materials and equipment.  Assesses land development processes and environmental regulations to ensure compliance with legal, safety standards and environmental legislation.  Can report to the Top Development Executive, or the COO, or Division or Region Head.

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Energy Management

Responsible for the effective and efficient management of energy and the environment.  Responsible for the design, engineering, implementation, and commissioning of natural resource management projects.  Also oversees the processing and analysis of utility consumption and expenditures.  Typically reports to the COO or Head of Division.

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