Property Manager
On-siteKuwait City, Al Asimah, Kuwait
Job Summary
Oversee the full property management cycle for Kuwait's commercial and residential portfolio, ensuring occupancy targets, rent collection, and service quality benchmarks are consistently met. Own the end-to-end rent collection cycle by monitoring daily receipts in YARDI, following up directly with tenants on due and overdue rent, and escalating arrears promptly. Lead regional property administrators, establish performance standards, and design standardized processes and SOPs to optimize YARDI workflows. Manage the leasing cycle including tenant sourcing, lease negotiation, and statutory compliance to minimize void periods, while developing marketing plans for vacant properties through listings, photography, and broker networks. Monitor vendor contracts for compliance and cost control, coordinate maintenance within approved budgets, and prepare accurate monthly performance reports covering occupancy, rental income, and market trends. Act as the primary liaison for tenant issues, secure management approvals on expenditures, and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in property and leasing management within the Kuwait market, covering both commercial and residential assets
- Demonstrable experience marketing vacant properties (listings, campaigns, broker networks) with a track record of reducing void periods
- Proven rent collection and arrears management experience — proactive tenant follow-up and escalation — with a track record of on-time collection and no delays
- Demonstrated proficiency with YARDI (or equivalent property management software) and Microsoft 365
- Full professional fluency in Arabic and English — must read, write, and speak both — for tenant relations, marketing, regulatory filings, and reporting
- Strong financial literacy: ability to prepare budgets, analyse rent rolls, track variances, and report clearly to management
- Thorough knowledge of Kuwait property management regulations, Ministry of Justice lease registration, and municipality compliance requirements
- Valid Kuwait driving license and transferable Article 18 residency visa
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to GCC, US, or European real estate markets in addition to Kuwait
- Background in project management methodology or a relevant certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
- Experience with financial analysis at the property or portfolio level
- Familiarity with customer service best practices and facilities coordination
- Established network of government and industry contacts in Kuwait
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