Assistant Property Manager – Commercial Real Estate

MCB Real Estate LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MCB Real Estate seeks an Assistant Property Manager for a flagship urban property in Washington D.C. This position involves supporting financial management, tenant relations, and operational functions to ensure tenant satisfaction and effective property management. Candidates should possess strong relationship management skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in commercial property management with a track record of success.
• Technical proficiency in real estate software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for travel to office sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of annual budgets.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Conduct regular property site inspections.

Skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Real estate software

Job description

MCB Real Estate (“MCB”) is a privately held, fully integrated national real estate development and investment company based in Baltimore, MD. As a vertically integrated company with internal development, construction, and commercial property management divisions, MCB is involved in all facets of the real estate investment cycle. MCB manages approximately $3bn of real estate assets on behalf of its primarily institutional investment base.

MCB believes in merit-based employment decisions that provide equal access to all employees and applicants, including ensuring that this access prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Additionally, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a workplace culture that respects each individual employee’s contribution to our workplace. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

This employment practice of ensuring equal access applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

JOB Summary

The Assistant Property Manager plays a key supporting role in the successful management of a flagship urban Class A mixed-use office and retail property. Using discretion and independent judgement, this role helps execute the day-to-day operational, financial, and tenant service functions that keep the property running smoothly. The Assistant Property Manager collaborates closely with property management, engineering, and leasing teams to support lease administration, ensure tenant satisfaction, assist with budgeting and reporting, and maintain building standards.

Key Responsibilities– the followingis not an all-inclusive list of the job responsibilities. MCB may change or revise duties and responsibilities or add other job-related duties or responsibilities at any time as the position evolves or to support business needs.

Financial Management

• Support the development and management of annual budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Review and approve payables in line with budgetary constraints.
• Partner with accounting to analyze financial reports and address budget variances.
• Monitor rent collections, resolve tenant delinquencies, and oversee default proceedings.

Leasing & Tenant Relations

• Coordinate move-ins and move-outs in accordance with lease terms and property procedures.
• Maintain updated knowledge of tenant lease abstracts and obligations, supporting compliance across departments.
• Assist in tracking lease expirations, renewals, expansions, and other leasing activity.
• Respond to tenant service requests professionally and follow through to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the Senior Property Manager in maintaining high tenant satisfaction and proactive communication.

Facilities & Operations

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor property conditions and identify maintenance needs.
• Coordinate routine maintenance requests, vendor scheduling, and service follow-up.
• Help maintain accurate building documentation including site plans, vendor contracts, and insurance records.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to support building systems management, vendor oversight, and ESG compliance efforts.

Capital Projects & Risk Management

• Assist with coordination of tenant improvements, capital projects, and vendor work, including proposal gathering and schedule tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and risk mitigation procedures.
• Monitor safety protocols and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare reports and updates on property operations, tenant issues, and project timelines as requested by the Senior Property Manager.
• Liaise with vendors, tenants, and internal stakeholders to support operational initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of documentation, checklists, and recurring reports for leadership and ownership review.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of one year in commercial property management with a track record of success.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with real estate software such as MRI, Yardi, Nexus, or Avid is a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Travel: Valid driver’s license and ability to independently travel to other office sites as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Based on-site at the assigned property, primarily office setting, some walking, climbing stairs, occasional outdoor setting in all weather conditions and seasons, and exposure to building or office rehab dust and debris.
• Extended periods of sitting and computer and keyboard use; reading documents, spreadsheet calculations, phone, copier and other electronic office device use.
• Regular verbal and written communication. .
• Ability to navigate construction sites and perform physical tasks such as light lifting (<20 lbs.) as needed.

Job/Worksite Location:Washington D.C.

Employment Classification:Regular/Full time, FLSA Professional Exemption qualified

Term of Employment Notices:All job offers with MCB are contingent upon receipt of satisfactory background reports. Background reports include federal and state criminal, identity, and in certain job categories will include credit, and/or driving record.

All employees are required as a term of employment with MCB to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Unless otherwise stated in the job posting, all posted positions are classified as full-time, regularly reporting in-person to an assigned work location.