Manager, Office & Retail Leasing - Columbia, MD

At Howard Hughes, our mission is to help people discover new ways of experiencing life. We aspire to be the most creatively driven real estate company and are committed to a culture that fosters curiosity and empowers every employee to find their story in this great organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Office & Retail Leasing is responsible for all office and retail leasing activity for our Columbia, MD commercial assets including existing and future developments.

What You Will Do

• Manage the broker relationships to ensure leasing objectives are met/exceeded.

• Achieve key performance metrics and goals for the Columbia region by analyzing and providing feedback on broker-provided Letters of Intent.

• Track and accelerate lease approvals and documentation while identifying areas for improvement.

• Create templates that include typical tenant LOI and lease requests along with predefined approved responses to expedite LOI and lease process.

• Conduct relevant prospective tenant tours and meetings.

• Effectively negotiate HHC's position as it relates to various lease provisions.

• Meet regularly with broker partners and develop/review/update marketing materials to maintain relevancy while also auditing other platforms (CoStar, etc).

• Partner with Tenant Coordination to accurately propose and forecast space investments and timelines.

• Own the rental revenue budget / forecast process maximizing occupancy and profitability of office and retail assets.

• Develop comprehensive market understanding and competitive analysis.

• Strategize property vision with local property management teams, senior leadership and third-party brokerage firms.

• Participate in pro forma creation of new developments providing relevant lease-up expectations.

• With the Property Management team, develop and maintain relationships with tenants to measure satisfaction and future office space needs.

• Develop and implement leasing strategies that will maximize occupancy rates and rental income.

• Facilitate contract comments with HHC team members, coordinate information with Legal and respond to active negotiations quickly and efficiently.

• Manage a list of building encumbrances including ROFO rights, expansion rights, relocation rights, and other Tenant rights that impact the operations of the portfolio.

• Coordinate with property management staff to ensure that buildings and office spaces are maintained to a high standard, addressing any tenant concerns or maintenance issues as necessary.

• Manage and track lease expirations analyzing pros/cons of renewals vs. new tenancy.

• Lead weekly / bi-weekly meetings with office and retail brokers

• Prepare regular reports and stacking plans on leasing activity and occupancy rates.

• Report directly to the Head of Office Leasing on all regional updates.

ABOUT YOU

Each employee brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to their role, with the opportunity to continuously grow and make a meaningful impact. To thrive in this position, employees need the following background.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field.

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing, with a focus on office leasing.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with tenants and property owners.

• Strong relationship building with brokers and community.

• Knowledge of the local real estate market and leasing laws and regulations.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software.

• General knowledge of contract documents and commercial construction.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to present to all levels of an organization.

• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.

• A team player who can multi-task and is self-directed.

• Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.

• Good problem solver/creative thinker.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We believe in celebrating unique ideas and embracing different points of view. We strive to source, engage, and retain diverse and talented people. We invest in our people through continuous learning opportunities and nurture the exchange of ideas. We cultivate a culture of belonging because better people make better companies, and better companies build better communities.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator and collaborator.

• Creative thinker and data-driven executor.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset.

• Flexible, highly organized, and detail-oriented.

Competencies

• Builds networks

• Courage

• Curiosity

• Growth mindset

• Inclusive

• Business insight

• Communicates effectively

• Resourcefulness

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

The Howard Hughes name is synonymous with an unrelenting passion for excellence. While his achievements in aviation and on the silver screen are legendary, it was his investments in real estate that form the foundation of our company. With passion, determination, and limitless imagination, he built one of the great American empires of the 20th century.

Benefits Built for You

At our company, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth.

Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness - social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Generous PTO policy

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

Howard Hughes

Today, our company carries forward the collective legacy of four innovative placemakers-James Rouse, George Mitchell, Victoria Ward, and Howard Hughes-who transformed the idea of what a community can be, envisioning a self-sustaining ecosystem that prizes inclusion, conservation, and innovation and fosters a strong social fabric to improve the lives of all residents, consumers, and tenants.

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes owns, manages, and develops award-winning large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments including: Downtown Columbia in Maryland; The Woodlands, The Woodlands Hills, and Bridgelandin the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin in Las Vegas; Teravalis in the Phoenix West Valley; and Ward Villagein Honolulu, Hawai'i.

This job description is not meant to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, HHH explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes.