Head of Real Estate Management (70-100%, w/m/d)

Do you want to lead a team, competently support owners, and further develop a department? With us, you will take over the technical, personnel, and operational management of real estate management for rental properties and condominiums.

Edmund Jourdan AG has been anchored in the region since 1881. Today, we combine construction, planning, and management. You will work closely with the executive management as well as our specialists from construction and planning and help shape the development of your department.

What you can achieve with us

• You lead and develop the management team, distribute tasks proactively, and ensure clear responsibilities and a balanced workload.
• You are responsible for the quality and economic efficiency of the department and further develop the range of services together with the executive management.
• You independently and goal-orientedly manage an attractive portfolio of rental and condominium properties.
• You control the rental process from the advertisement via lease agreements to inspections and handovers, and keep an eye on rent development and vacancies.
• You prepare condominium owner meetings, chair them, and ensure the implementation of the resolutions passed.
• You ensure correct and timely real estate accounting, annual financial statements, and heating and service charge statements, and monitor budgets and outstanding receivables.
• You coordinate maintenance, renovations, and damage cases with owners, service providers, and our construction and planning department, and keep an eye on costs and deadlines.
• You accompany demanding owner and tenant requests, maintain existing customer relationships, and participate in acquiring suitable new management mandates.
• You improve processes and digital ways of working and regularly inform the executive management about workload, results, and the need for action.

What you bring with you

• A commercial or comparable basic education as well as the federal diploma in real estate management or an equivalent qualification; higher vocational training is welcome.
• Several years of experience in the independent management of rental properties and condominiums as well as security in Swiss tenancy law and STWEG practice.
• Leadership experience or demonstrable experience in technical leadership and team coordination, as well as enjoyment in promoting employees and taking on responsibility.
• A good understanding of real estate accounting, budgeting, and construction contexts, as well as a strong awareness of costs and quality.
• Clear, appreciative communication, stylish German, and negotiation skills.
• A structured, independent way of working, a sure eye for priorities, and the ability to make decisions and delegate tasks purposefully.
• Proficiency in using MS Office and real estate management software. Knowledge of RIMO R5 is an advantage; what is decisive is your willingness to learn it.
• A category B driver's license and the willingness to attend occasional evening appointments for owner meetings.

What awaits you

• A leadership role with scope for design regarding team organization, workflows, and the further development of real estate management.
• Direct cooperation with the executive management and short paths to our specialists from construction and planning, as well as an open and uncomplicated corporate culture.
• A workload of 70–100 % with flexible working hours. We will coordinate the portfolio and task distribution together according to your workload.
• Structured induction, modern IT and digital processes, as well as support for professional and leadership-related further training.
• Fair remuneration corresponding to the responsibility and a long-term oriented task in a regionally anchored company.
• A free parking space directly in front of the house, regular company events and team events, as well as strong togetherness and a collegial working environment.

Your next career step
We look forward to receiving your CV and your work certificates via e-mail. Briefly tell us what attracts you to this leadership task and what workload you desire.
Neel Montavon CEO and Chairman of the Executive Management montavon@edm-jourdan.ch | 061 467 99 70