Assistant Property Manager

Chicagoland Apartment Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k) with company match

paid time off

bonus eligibility

additional wellness benefits

Job summary

Chicagoland Apartment Association in Chicago is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to oversee daily operations at a Class A office property in downtown Chicago. This on-site role reports to the General Manager and focuses on delivering an exceptional tenant experience while coordinating property teams.

Responsibilities include budgeting, capital planning, vendor management, and supporting leasing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, real estate or related field.
• 3+ years of Assistant Property Manager experience in Class A office or hospitality.
• Strong financial acumen with operating budgets, capital planning, service contracts, financial reporting and vendor relations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a Class A commercial office property and lead property management teams.
• Foster strong tenant relationships with a hospitality-driven approach and coordinate amenities and events.
• Partner with General Manager to enhance building services and cultivate a welcoming environment.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget and capital plan; monitor financial performance and investor reporting.
• Coordinate third-party vendors, oversee maintenance contracts and capital projects to ensure quality and timing.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional team; uphold company policies and operational standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments on tenant build-outs and ongoing property communications.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A premier commercial real estate organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to oversee daily operations at a prestigious Class A office property in downtown Chicago. This full-time, fully on-site opportunity offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000, based on experience, and is ideal for a polished professional with prior experience in a similar Assistant Property Manager role, preferably within a Class A commercial office building environment. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this individual will play a key role in delivering an exceptional tenant experience while leading operational initiatives, managing property teams, and supporting financial performance.

The position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, bonus eligibility, and additional wellness benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• bonus eligibility
• additional wellness benefits

Responsibilities Of The Assistant Property Manager

• Oversee the daily operations of a Class A commercial office property while providing leadership to the property management support and maintenance teams to ensure an exceptional tenant experience.
• Foster strong tenant relationships by delivering a hospitality-driven approach, addressing operational needs, coordinating property amenities and events, and supporting leasing initiatives through space tours and tenant engagement.
• Partner with the General Manager to enhance building services, encourage amenity participation, and help cultivate a welcoming, community-focused environment.
• Develop and manage the property's annual operating budget and capital plan while monitoring financial performance, preparing variance reports, quarterly forecasts, and investor reporting.
• Coordinate third-party vendors, oversee maintenance contracts, and manage building improvement, repair, and capital projects to ensure quality, compliance, and timely completion.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team by establishing performance expectations, supporting professional development, and ensuring company policies and operational standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with internal departments on tenant build-outs, operational projects, and ongoing property communications while identifying opportunities to improve processes and overall building operations.

Qualifications Of The Assistant Property Manager

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a focus in hospitality, business, real estate, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar Assistant Property Manager role, preferably within a Class A commercial office building environment or hospitality industry.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing operating budgets, capital planning, service contracts, financial reporting, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, ...