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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Regional Manager
Premier R.E. Property Management Company is seeking a top-notched Regional Manager with a proven track record and who thrives on the challenges of being responsible for a diverse multi-family, multi-state residential portfolio located in the Northeast and Southeast from a base in New Jersey. ...


Related Management NY-New York 11/20/09
Vice President, Property Management
National shopping center company with approximately 100 million square feet of GLA in 39 states seeks a Vice President of Property Management for its western region portfolio.  This position is responsible for managing all aspects of real estate operations for approximately 9.2 million squar...


Centro Properties Group CA-San Diego 11/19/09
Senior Property Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Senior Property Manager is responsible for the successful operation of the assigned building or complex of buildings and as such must demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in all aspects of building management.  Major components required of this position are e...


Confidential TX 11/19/09
Senior Property and Asset Manager
OVERVIEW:  Our client is a well established real estate investment firm which owns and manages almost 100 properties across the nation, valued in excess of $1 billion. Company specializes in acquiring, rehabilitating and repositioning industrial, retail, office and multi-family properti...


SelectLeaders CA-Newport Beach 11/18/09
Director of Service and Quality
Do you want to manage the big picture, but still like to get your hands dirty? We're looking for the absolute best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals as our Director of Service and Quality at our Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin office. What you'll do: Provide advice, cou...


Continental Properties Company Inc. WI-Menomonee Falls 11/17/09
Director of Property Management
Position Summary:  The PMD directs all property management services at all leased facilities and owned, non-medical center (i.e. satellite Medical Office Buildings) facilities, as appropriate, for the SCAL Region.    Key contracted services include janitorial and landscape ser...


Kaiser Permanente Health Plan CA-Pasadena 11/16/09
Real Estate
SUPERVALU – SEEKING REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed an...


SUPERVALU MN-Eden Prairie 11/13/09
Assistant Property Manager
REIT MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH, LLC has an immediate opening for an ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER who will work with the Property Manager, Chief Engineer, and Administrative staff to efficiently manage two commercial office towers (415,000 sq. ft.) in downtown Bellevue. Responsibilities: Assist i...


Reit Management & Research LLC WA-Bellevue 11/13/09
Lease Administrator FT/Strayer University/Springfield/Lorton, VA Area
Founded in 1892 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University’s mission is to make high quality post-secondary education achievable for motivated working adults. Strayer has become one of the most respected adult-focused universities in America and a...


Strayer University VA-Springfield/Lorton 11/13/09
Director of Retail Leasing
If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity with an award-winning company, we’d like to hear from you!  AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a national apartment real estate investment trust (REIT)/property management and development company, is looking for the right candidate t...


AvalonBay Communities VA-Alexandria 11/13/09

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