Careers in Real Estate Management

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Welcome to the World of Commercial Real Estate Management. The office buildings that shape the skylines of our cities NEED PEOPLE with strong organizational ability and communication skills. The industry is open to anyone with a positive, can-do attitude and top employers are actively seeking candidates with the following skills and attributes.

Customer Service Orientation
Entrepreneurial
Attention to Detail
People Skills
Financial/Analytical Skills
Construction Knowledge
Strong Work Ethic/Accountability
Flexibility
Resourceful
Competitive
Networker
Sense of Humor

Join our Skilled Team of Professionals

In commercial real estate management, you will have the opportunity to work in a broad range of disciplines including tenant relations, lease interpretation, risk management, security, mechanical systems, staff supervision, taxation, procurement, vendor management, leadership development, finance, banking, accounting, construction and GREEN building practices. The work environment offers autonomy and a sense of entrepreneurial spirit much like running your own business.

Transferable Skills from Other Careers

People with experience from related industries such as resort/hotel management, multi-family property management, financial services, banking, or real estate agency leasing often make a successful transition to this profession. In the San Francisco Bay Area, our members are responsible for more than 300 Million square feet of commercial buildings, and our counterparts around the world own and operate more than 10 Billion square feet of space in North America alone and much more around the globe.

What Can You Earn

The Real Estate Industry Job Titles and Compensation Ranges describes the experience required, scope of responsibilities, and compensation you can earn at different points in your real estate career.

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BOMA San Francisco Member Employers
(owners and/or third-party management firms)

Employer Contact Information

Boston Properties
Steve Colvin, RPA, SMA, CPM
Senior VP, Property Management
415-772-0551
scolvin@bostonproperties.com
www.bostonproperties.com

CAC Real Estate Management Co., Inc.
Mary Wiese, RPA
Principal
415-291-1733
mwiese@cacremco.com
www.cacremco.com

CB Richard Ellis
Tim Ballas, CPM, CCIM
Managing Director
415-772-0105
tim.ballas@cbre.com
www.cbre.com

Colliers
Bob Spicker
Managing Director
415-288-7817
bob.spicker@colliers.com
www.colliers.com

Cushman & Wakefield
www.cushmanwakefield.com

Hines
Tom Kruggel
Vice President-Operations
415-982-6200
thomas_kruggel@hines.com
www.hines.com

Jones Lang LaSalle
Elizabeth Hearle
International Director, CA Operations
415-395-4919
elizabeth.hearle@am.jll.com
www.joneslanglasalle.com

RREEF
Lisa Vogel
Vice President, District Manager
415-284-2020
lisa.vogel@rreef.com
www.rreef.com

Shorenstein Realty Services, L.P.
David A. Jaber
Senior Vice President, Property Management and Construction
(415) 772-7153
djaber@shorenstein.com
www.shorenstein.com