General Manager – Commercial Real Estate

Location: DT Edmonton, Alberta

Salary: $130,000–$150,000 + 15–20% Bonus

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 4 days per week on-site

About the Role & Company

Foresight Recruitment Group is partnering with an established national real estate organization to recruit an experienced General Manager to oversee a prestigious Class AAA commercial office property in Edmonton.

This high-profile, 710,000 sq. ft. office tower is home to prominent corporate tenants and offers a unique mix of operational, financial, and stakeholder management responsibilities.

This is more than a traditional property management position. We're looking for a robust leader who can balance financial performance, operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and an exceptional tenant experience.

The role offers the opportunity to lead an established team, contribute to the property's long-term strategy, and make a meaningful impact on one of Edmonton's premium commercial assets.

About You

You're a confident, strategic commercial real estate leader who knows how to manage both buildings and relationships.

- Extensive commercial property management experience, ideally with Class A or AAA office buildings.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, NOI management, and capital planning.
- Proven leadership experience managing property management and building operations teams.
- Solid understanding of building systems, facility management, and capital projects.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Diplomatic and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to make difficult decisions and stand your ground when necessary.
- Genuine interest in ESG, sustainability, and improving building performance.




- Creative and proactive when it comes to tenant engagement and enhancing the workplace experience.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the financial and operational performance of a premium commercial office property.
- Manage annual budgets, financial reporting, operating expenses, capital projects, and long-term asset planning.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across property management, building operations, and tenant services.
- Manage complex relationships with ownership, tenants, neighbouring stakeholders, and service providers.
- Oversee shared building infrastructure and coordinate operational matters involving multiple stakeholders.
- Drive ESG initiatives, energy efficiency improvements, and sustainability programs.
- Develop tenant engagement activities, events, and property activation initiatives to enhance the tenant experience.
- Oversee vendor contracts, RFPs, preventative maintenance programs, and building standards.
- Work closely with asset management to support the property's financial performance and long-term objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

- Base Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually
- Performance Bonus: 15–20%
- Vacation: 4 weeks
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
- Additional Time Off: Office closure between Christmas and New Year's
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid, currently 4 days per week on-site

Interested in Learning More? If you're an experienced commercial real estate leader looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Foresight Recruitment Group is managing this search on behalf of our client. Additional details about the company and property will be shared with qualified candidates during an initial confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your resume directly through this job posting. We appreciate all applications, and candidates whose experience aligns with the position will be contacted to discuss the opportunity further.

📌 General Manager Commercial (Edmonton)
🏢 Foresight Recruitment Group
📍 Edmonton