Daniel Group · 6 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer
Queens, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expDaniel Group is a private, entrepreneurial commercial real estate family office with a diversified portfolio. They are seeking a highly hands-on Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations, drive execution across the portfolio, and translate ownership’s investment strategy into results.
Property ManagementReal EstateRental
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations across the real estate portfolio, including asset management, leasing execution, capital projects, and property performance
Implement and maintain systems, controls, and reporting to ensure operational discipline across multiple assets and entities
Coordinate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects from diligence through closing
Manage third-party professionals (legal, financial, environmental, engineering) to ensure efficient deal execution
Oversee leasing activity across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily assets
Coordinate lease negotiations, renewals, amendments, tenant buyouts, and dispute resolution with brokers and outside counsel
Support financing efforts, including refinancings, lender coordination, and loan compliance
Work closely with accounting and finance teams on budgets, cash flow tracking, capital expenditures, and reporting
Act as the internal point person for legal and regulatory matters, managing outside counsel related to transactions, leasing, construction, and litigation
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including DOB, HPD, zoning, environmental, and local/state requirements
Manage relationships with brokers, attorneys, contractors, property managers, and consultants
Build scalable operational workflows to support portfolio growth and changing asset mix
Work directly with ownership to execute strategic objectives and operational priorities
Provide clear reporting, proactive problem-solving, and execution-focused recommendations
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of experience in commercial real estate operations, asset management, or principal-side investing
Experience operating within a family office, private real estate firm, or entrepreneurial real estate platform
Strong understanding of commercial real estate transactions, leasing, financing mechanics, and asset operations
Proven ability to manage multiple deals and properties simultaneously
Comfortable operating autonomously in a lean organization
Preferred
Strong knowledge of the NYC or tri-state commercial real estate market (or relevant geographic focus)
Detail-oriented, execution-driven, and operationally disciplined
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement
Trusted operator with high integrity and discretion
Aligned with long-term ownership goals and generational planning
Company
Daniel Group
Daniel Group is a property management company.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-09-19
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