June 22, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii – Colliers Monroe Friedlander is pleased to announce that Debbie Parmley has joined the firm as Vice President of Resort Commercial Properties. Ms. Parmley is currently overseeing the management of a portion of the firm’s Big Island resort property portfolio which totals over 200,000 square feet. The portfolio includes Kona Coast Shopping Center located in the heart of Kailua-Kona, and Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center which serves the Waikoloa resort area. With over twenty years of real estate experience, Ms. Parmley brings a wealth of knowledge in both residential and commercial projects on the neighbor islands as well as on Oahu. Prior to joining the firm, Debbie was a key member of the development and management team for Waikoloa Resorts Queens’ MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops Retail Centers.
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Appoints Vice President of Resort Commercial Properties
Jun 22nd, 2009 by Admin
Congratulations Jimmy Verma!
Jun 17th, 2009 by Admin
Please join us in congratulating Jimmy Verma on his promotion to senior accountant! Jimmy has been with us for three years and more recently became a fully dedicated accountant for the Kamehameha Schools portfolio.
Job Opportunity: Property Manager (Maui)
Jun 17th, 2009 by Admin
UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Property Manager (In the island of Maui)
Job Description:
Duties include but are not limited to: budget/financial statement preparation and review, lease administration, tenant/client relations, tenant improvement coordination & oversight of general maintenance. Ideal candidate will have excellent people, organizational and operational skills. Must be detail oriented, able to meet strict guidelines, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Must be proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. 2+ years of experience in commercial property management and Hawaii Real Estate License is required. College Degree preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
Job Opportunity: Senior Property Manager (Kauai)
Jun 12th, 2009 by Admin
UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Senior Property Manager (In the island of Kauai)
Job Description:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Set up of new property, budget/financial statement preparation and review, lease administration, tenant/client relations, tenant improvement coordination & oversight of general maintenance. Ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and the capability to develop relationships with various businesses and tourism groups. 4+ years of experience in commercial property management is required. Hawaii Real Estate License required.
All candidates must have excellent people, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Must have reliable attendance, able to meet strict deadlines, and be a team player. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook is required. College Degree preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant (Kauai)
Jun 12th, 2009 by Admin
UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Administrative Assistant (In the island of Kauai)
Job Description:
Assist the Property Manager in managing the assigned properties, as well as promotional events and publications. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: administrative work, tenant relations, lease administration, building operations, contract services, and budget and financial records. 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate is preferred.
All candidates must have excellent people, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Must have reliable attendance, able to meet strict deadlines, and be a team player. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook is required. College Degree preferred.
Submit resume, letter of interest & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
Congratulations Melissa Ibanez and Charity Mangayam!
Jun 10th, 2009 by Admin
We are pleased to announce the promotion of two of our team members effective immediately.
Melissa Ibanez is being promoted to Property Manager and will be managing 240 Puuhale, Kahuhipa, 2000 South Beretania and 2657 South King Street. Melissa has been with Colliers for nine years, working as an on-site admin and Assistant Property Manager, and most recently as an Assistant Property Manager on the Kamehameha Schools team.
Charity Mangayam is being promoted to Assistant Property Manager and will be working on the Kamehameha Schools portfolio with Property Manager Sissy Noelani. Charity started as an intern with us, while attending the University of Hawaii and since graduation has been working for us full time, first at the main office and most recently at Pacific Park Plaza.
Weyerhaeuser Box Plant Sells
May 29th, 2009 by Admin
May 29, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii – The former Weyerhaeuser box plant located at 900 North Nimitz Highway sold today for $20 million dollars. The property is located adjacent to Home Depot and the future home of Lowes Home Improvement Center. The buyer is a local partnership that includes the owners of Ba-Le Restaurants and Island Flooring Company, Inc., both of whom will utilize portions of the property for their specific business. “It is a natural fit for the new owners,” said Scott L. Mitchell, Executive Vice President at Colliers Monroe Friedlander, and one of the two listing brokers representing Weyerhaeuser.
At a time when transaction flow is incredibly low and lending on assets of this size is difficult at best, there was sentiment by some in the commercial brokerage community that the property would not sell, especially as an industrial product. According to Guy V. Kidder, Vice President and co-listor on the property with Mitchell; “There is always at least one good buyer for every property and when this buyer surfaced, we knew it was the right deal.”
The sale includes the two-story, 165,900 square feet warehouse building situated on 4 acres of fee simple industrial mixed-use zoned land at the corner of Nimitz Highway and Alakawa Street in Iwilei. Weyerhaeuser ceased operations in 2008 after years of serving Hawaii’s marketplace. The timing could not have been more ideal for Mr. Lam, owner of the Ba-Le Restaurant stores who said “this property is a dream come true for him and his family”. The facility will give him the platform to launch the continued growth of both his restaurant chain and a growing list of retail products they make and sell to the general public.
Central Pacific Plaza Offers Lowest CAM Rates in Downtown Honolulu
Apr 28th, 2009 by Admin
April 28, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii – Colliers Monroe Friedlander is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2009, Central Pacific Plaza, located at 220 S. King Street, will lower its Common Area Maintenance (CAM) rate from $1.34 per square foot per month (psf/mo.) to an estimated $1.23, continuing the building’s position as offering the lowest CAM rate of all Class-A Buildings in Downtown Honolulu. Kaimuki Plaza, located at 3465 Waialae Ave. will also enjoy a lowered CAM rate from $1.34 psf/mo to an estimated $1.19. These CAM rate decreases are a direct result of energy saving programs and the projection of lower electricity costs through year-end, both of which directly benefit tenants. Central Pacific Plaza and Kaimuki Plaza are owned by Central Pacific Bank, managed by Colliers Monroe Friedlander. The buildings, both Energy Star winners, use approximately 35 percent less energy than buildings without the Energy Star designation and continues the movement toward a greener environment. Central Pacific Plaza is the only building in the State of Hawaii to earn this recognition for five consecutive years in a row.
Job Opportunity: Commercial Property Manager (Kona)
Apr 14th, 2009 by Admin
UPDATE (9/4/09): This position is no longer available.
Job Title:
Commercial Property Manager
Job Description:
Seeking experienced commercial property manager for a premiere shopping center and office building in Kona, Hawaii. Responsibilities include but not limited to: budget preparation and review, lease administration, tenant/client relations & oversight of general maintenance. Must be detail oriented, able to meet strict deadlines and communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Hawaii Real Estate License, college degree & Word/Excel proficiency required. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Submit resume, letter of interest & salary requirements to:
Colliers Monroe Friedlander Management, Inc.
Email: career@colliershawaii.com
Fax: 808-545-5689
UPDATE (5/28/09): This position is no longer available.
Art Students Help Brighten Gloomy Economy
Mar 24th, 2009 by Admin
Although a little outdated, KGMB9 News featured an article about local art students helping to brighten the economy.
Mr. Friedlander spoke about keeping Chinatown an arts and entertainment venue although the whole economy is struggling. Click on the image for more information.