Property Management Jobs

"Property Management is like being the mayor of a small city..."

Property management involves the daily operations at the individual property level, and can include marketing and promotion, tenant screening and selection, managing rent, coordination of the maintenance and repair function, and acting as liaison between owners, investors, vendors, and tenants. The duties and expectations of property managers has grown over time, and increasingly involves a comprehensive understanding of the asset or assets in a real estate portfolio and the responsibility to lease and management to maximize returns and insure the real estate's long-term viability.

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Property Management Professional Reading and Resources

  • "Office Building Management" by David G. Domres et al.
  • "Practical Apartment Management" by Edward N. Kelley
  • "Opportunities in Property Management Careers" by Mariwyn Evans
  • "Shopping Center Management and Leasing" by Richard F. Muhlebach and Alan A. Alexander
  • "Managing and Leasing Commercial Properties Volumes 1 & 2" by Alan A. Alexander and Richard F. Muhlebach
  • "Journal of Property Management"
  • "Corporate Real Estate Executive"

Industry Segments

  • High-School or Equivalent (Minimum)
  • College Degree in Business, Finance, Management, or Marketing
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent or Broker
  • ARM - Accredited Residential Manager from IREM
  • CPM - Certified Property Manager designation from IREM
  • CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations from NBC-CAM, the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers
  • RMP - Residential Management Professional from NARPM
  • MPM - Master Property Manager from NARPM

Looking to the Future

Property managers will always have a place in real estate. Every asset needs someone to manage expenses, collect rent, and provide customer service. With that said, future property managers may be asked to provide higher level services to owners. Wall Street has become a major player in the real estate industry. Securitization and corporate ownership have increased the level of scrutiny and sophistication required at the property management level. Based on experience, property managers can assist in development by suggesting layouts and plans that maximize efficiency and lower replacement costs. They can provide detailed financial analysis of the property and forecast trends in the market as well. As property management becomes more sophisticated, barriers to entry will increase, but it will always be a profession that provides opportunity at the entry level position.

Top Property Management Companies

  • AIMCO
  • Equity Residential
  • Colliers
  • Pinnacle (American Management Services)
  • ProLogis


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Assistant Property Manager
  Company Description:Monday Properties is a private owner, operator and developer of commercial real estate with seven million square feet of office space under management in New York and Washington, DC.  We are guided by a long-term approach to investing, but also retain the entrepren...


Monday Properties DC-Washington DC Metropolitan Area 2/8/10
Tenant Relations Coordinator
Upland Capital Corporation is a real estate investment and asset management firm.  The mission of Upland Capital is to acquire and manage high-quality assets that possess strong fundamentals. TENANT RELATIONS MANAGERUpland Capital Corporation, located in the heart of the Back Bay, seeks...


Upland Capital Corporation MA-Boston 2/8/10
Financial Analyst / Associate
Asset Manager - Analyst/Associate Los Angeles, CA$75-80k + BONUS A Los Angeles based, full-service real estate operating company and institutional investment advisor focused on the acquisition, development, operation and ownership of commercial properties throughout the United States, is see...


Wollborg/Michelson CA-Torrance 2/5/10
Chief Greening Officer
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), invites applications for the position of Chief Greening Officer. Our Chief Greening Officer is a new position that will define a nationwide strategy to ensure that PBS becomes, "the most sustainable real estate o...


U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service DC-washington 2/5/10
Regional Vice President, West Coast
 Position  Summary The Vice President of the Western Region manages and enhances the portfolio value of commercial office properties including office, industrial and flex through expertise in property management oversight, leasing, tenant relations, development and expansion of the...


Reit Management & Research LLC CA-Sacramento 2/3/10
Property Manager
REIT MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH LLC. has an immediate opening for a Property Manager in San Diego.  Overall, the Property Manager is responsible for all facets of the property(s) in his/her portfolio (approximately 500,000 sq. ft), and s/he has a responsibility to ensure the property is manag...


Reit Management & Research LLC CA-San Diego 2/3/10
Building Services Specialist
Building Services Specialist (Building Automation Systems) The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently seeking experienced and professional individuals to fill Building Services Specialist positions in Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Springfield, IL, Cleveland or Columbus, OH and Fort S...


General Services Administration Multiple Locations 2/3/10
Property Assistant
The Property Assistant greets the public on behalf of the Company and provides general support to office staff. Specific Responsibilities: Greet visitors to office, including the general public, customers, tenants, delivery persons and contractors.Direct all visitors to the appropriate ...


Brookfield Properties CA-San Francisco 2/2/10
Community Management Director
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR – REGIONAL PROPERTY MANAGER Fort Sill, OK Picerne Military Housing, a leader in the real estate development, construction and property management industry, is committed to providing America’s military families with the quality homes and neighborhood...


Picerne Military Housing OK-Fort Sill 2/1/10
Facilities Manager
REAL ESTATE FACILITIES MANAGER  Real Estate & Investment company with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a hands-on, exceptional, and highly motivated Facilities Manager for real estate based in California and Hawaii.The Facilities Manager will have a proven track record in a P...


Confidential CO 2/1/10

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