Division Manager

Description

San Diego-based commercial property services company seeking an experienced General Property Division Manager to join our growing team.

About the Position

Lead a team. Strengthen operations. Help expand a respected commercial property services business. As our General Property Division Manager for the San Diego region, you will lead the daily operations of our General Property team, develop experienced Client Project Facilitators, and ensure commercial maintenance, repair, and construction projects deliver outstanding results for clients. This is an opportunity for an established operations leader to take ownership of department performance, build on strong client relationships, and help expand our presence in the market.

In this role, you will:
• Lead and develop Client Project Facilitators and field technicians, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and consistent performance expectations.
• Oversee commercial property repairs, maintenance, improvement projects, and subcontracted work from estimating through completion.
• Review estimates, scopes, proposals, project budgets, job costs, and gross margins to support profitable project execution.
• Manage schedules, staffing, labor utilization, vendor coordination, and resources to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Coach team members, address performance challenges, and strengthen project management practices and operational processes.
• Build trusted relationships with property managers and clients, resolve escalated concerns, and maintain high service standards.
• Identify opportunities to expand services within existing accounts and support the team in securing profitable projects.
• Partner with internal teams to monitor results, improve efficiency, and support sustainable growth.

 

Requirements

About You

You are a proven operations leader who knows how to get projects delivered, teams performing, and customers coming back. You bring strong leadership within a trades industry such as facilities, commercial construction or property services. You have practical financial judgment, and a collaborative approach to developing people. You are comfortable balancing field activity, project oversight, client relationships, and financial results and you take pride in creating a team that delivers.
 

You will bring:
• Successful experience leading facilities, commercial construction, property maintenance, or closely related service operations.
• A track record of coaching and holding Client Project Facilitators and field teams accountable.
• Sound knowledge of estimating, bidding, job costing, labor management, project budgets, and gross profit.
• Confidence managing multiple projects, changing priorities, subcontractors, and field resources.
• Strong client communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience improving operational processes, productivity, service quality, and financial results.
• Comfort with project management systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to travel throughout the San Diego region and a valid driver’s license.
• Existing industry relationships or business development experience are a plus, not a requirement.
 

An ideal candidate will typically have a minimum of 10 years of related experience in commercial property maintenance, commercial construction, general contracting, facilities management, or a related field, with at least 4 years of successful leadership or supervisory experience; formal education is preferred but not required; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

About Us

At Lot Commercial Property Services, we are a trusted leader in commercial property maintenance, partnering with some of the industry’s most respected property owners and managers. For nearly 40 years, we’ve built a strong reputation by delivering reliable maintenance services to shopping centers, office buildings, and other commercial buildings.

Our mission is to be the best place to work, where team members are empowered, supported, and given opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About Benefits and Compensation

Our employees enjoy robust benefits including a generous company contribution to medical coverage and a 401k match. Additional benefits include dental, vision, accident coverage, and employer-sponsored mental health and wellness resources. 

This position pays between $115,000 - $135,000 depending on experience. The position includes a company vehicle and eligibility for a performance-based incentive.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical endurance test relevant to the job requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer D/F/M/V.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form i-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.