Property Manager, Real Estate Legal & Portfolio Management

Property Manager, Real Estate Legal & Portfolio Management 

About Carvana
At Carvana, we're changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.

Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer — and we're just getting started. Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. If you're driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you'll fit right in.

About the team and position
Carvana's Real Estate team operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, supporting a rapidly expanding portfolio of properties for Carvana and ADESA. We are looking for a Property Manager to join our Real Estate team at Carvana's corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona. This role blends day-to-day property management and lease administration responsibilities with hands-on support for core, recurring legal tasks, working closely with our Real Estate Legal team.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who delivers accurate, high-quality work quickly, communicates effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and knows how to responsibly use AI tools to work faster and smarter. This role requires juggling multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.

This is a fully on-site position, Monday through Friday, at our corporate HQ in Tempe, Arizona.

What you'll be doing

• Ability to perform commercial lease abstraction and ensure data integrity of Lease Agreements, License Agreements and Purchase Agreements.
• Audit lease information via Property Works software to ensure key lease administrative deadlines are met and are reflected accurately in internal and external reports.
• Communicate with landlords, including handling landlord escalations and holding landlords accountable to comply with lease language.
• Interpret lease terms in a manner that helps Facilities, Construction and other teams understand core Landlord and Tenant contract responsibilities
• Recognize when lease interpretations require escalation to the Manager of Portfolio Management, or to Legal, for resolution.
• Work with a third-party utility manager to transfer and set up utility services.
• Accurately track property taxes and work with a third-party tax vendor to ensure timely payment.
• Manage COI (certificate of insurance) collection and distribution, and support quarterly reporting requirements.
• Review tenant rent and common area maintenance (CAM) charges to ensure accuracy.
• Support recurring rent payment, tax payment, insurance requirements, contractual obligations, and routine "run the business" property management responsibilities.
• Prepare and deliver timely, accurate operational and financial reports to stakeholders.
• Audit data input for new sites as they are entered into the portfolio database by a vendor.
• Draft, review, and obtain approval for standard legal notices, landlord-tenant communications, and ancillary legal documents, under the supervision of the Manager, Portfolio Management.
• Support lease administration workflow, including estoppels, SNDAs, access requests, and other routine matters.
• Support the management and reporting of critical dates, while coordinating with landlords on matters such as potential buyouts, early lease terminations, and other lease-related negotiations.
• Utilize AI tools to increase speed and accuracy on lease review, document drafting, and reporting tasks.
• Manage lease setup tasks in the project management system.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, landlords, tenants and stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you should have

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate institution is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial property management, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong comprehension of lease/purchase agreement language, with the ability to interpret provisions and identify key obligations, rights, and risks.
• Self-starter; able to make good decisions and work independently with limited direction or supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, results driven, team-oriented environment with multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to think critically and take the initiative to develop and improve processes for the team.
• Ability to identify opportunities and provide solutions.
• Ability to comprehend Landlord vs Tenant responsibilities and enforce compliance.
• Experience with both lease administration tasks and property management functions. 
• Strong team mentality; ability to productively work with varying personalities and experience levels to grow and develop the team. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, G-Suite applications and AI resources, including Claude and Gemini.
• Working knowledge of Property Works  Software or similar lease management software.
• Familiar and comfortable with financial review and reporting.
• Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere where roles continually adapt as the company evolves.

What we'll offer in return

• Full-Time Salary Position.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

Other requirements
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Of course, we'll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.