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Jim Gilchrist is a seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in property management, leasing, and corporate real estate. He has managed various portfolios of office, industrial, and retail spaces, and has a strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, and tenant relations. With over 20 years of experience, Jim has developed a deep understanding of the commercial real estate industry and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

Experience

    • General Manager
      • Sep 2013 - Present

      Manage day to day operations including monthly reporting, budgeting, tenant improvements, capital improvements, tenant relations, vendor supervision and work with leasing brokers.

    • Vice President, Management Services
      • Dec 2001 - May 2012

      Senior leadership position responsible for operating a portfolio of 3.2 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space. Effectively administered a $10 million annual budget with emphasis on optimizing revenue and containing expenses. Excellent retention rates through enduring client and broker relationships built on quality service.Successfully managed deadline and cost sensitive tenant improvement and capital projects by collaborating with contractors utilizing strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Implemented and supported company initiatives pertaining to sustainability and cost containment including Energy Star and LEED initiatives.Developed, mentored and promoted staff members to real estate manager levels.Provided responsive, lasting and meaningful customer service to clients and tenants.Knowledgeable and experienced in the acquisition and disposition process due to dynamic market conditions..

    • Vice President, Asset Manager
      • Oct 2000 - Dec 2001

      Responsible for asset management of a 1 million square feet of Class "A" office space portfolio located in San Diego, San Ramon and Seattle. Direct oversight of 6 third-party property management and leasing teams. Successfully negotiated leases and contract renewals with the leasing teams and property managers for each project.Directed property managers in the annual budget preparation and implementation of budgets which were in excess of $12 million.Investor relations involvement including preparation of quarterly investor reports, investor relations and financial ROI analysis and recommendations for properties.

    • Senior Property Manager
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

      Managed daily operations for a 29 acre, 12 building, 420,000 square foot office park including lease negotiations, monthly financial reporting, budget preparation, and tenant, vendor and broker relations.Supervised all tenant and capital improvement projects.Supervised engineering team and office staff.

    • Assistant Vice President
      • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

      Directed property and facility managers in the operation of 800 bank owned or occupied properties in the Northern California region. Responsible for lease negotiations, financial budget preparation and cost reduction strategies.Managed vendor contract approval process and supervised facility managers, as well as customer relations.

    • Portfolio Manager
      • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

      Daily management responsibility for 900,000 square feet of office, retail and industrial properties located in Fremont and downtown Sacramento. Responsible for monthly financial reports, budget preparation and implementation.Duties included lease negotiation, tenant relations, construction management and property maintenance.

    • General Manager
      • Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

      Rehired as a General Manager responsible for property management of 400,000 square feet of office space.Managed 4 office properties in Burlingame, Belmont, Mountain View and Milpitas. Responsible for all facets of day to day property management.Duties included monthly financial reporting, budget preparation and tenant broker relations.Supervised all tenant improvements and capital improvement projects.

    • Building Manager
      • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

      Responsible for all property management of 50 California Street in San Francisco Financial District. Duties included all facets of administering a 600,000 square foot, 29 story high rise office building including managing engineering teams, staff to support tenants, as well as broker and tenant relations.Hands on crisis management during 1989 Earthquake.

Education

  • University of Southern California
    Bachelor of Science, Public Administration

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