Associate - Property Management & Leasing

McKee Commercial

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 58,500 - 71,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-matched 401K

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

A property management firm in San Diego seeks an Associate for Property Management & Leasing. This entry-level, full-time role involves managing tenant relations, conducting property inspections, and assisting with marketing efforts. Candidates should have 2+ years of property management experience and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering a starting salary of $65,000 annually along with benefits including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in property management.
Proven ability to work with tenants effectively.
Flexibility to handle multiple roles simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Address and resolve tenant issues.
Conduct weekly property inspections.
Draft communications to tenants and property owners.
Update marketing channels for vacancies.
Assist with office organization and supplies.

Skills

Property management experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to multitask

Empathy skills

Education

College degree in Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Canva

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Associate - CRE Property Management & Leasing

Salary: $65,000 Annually

Location: 80% In-Office (Old Town), 20% Travel to Properties

Hours: M-F, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and versatile Commercial Real Estate Associate to support the day-to-day operations of our diverse property portfolio in San Diego. This full-time, in-office role offers a unique blend of responsibilities across property management, marketing, leasing, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering excellent service to tenants and property owners. If you're ready to grow your career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply.

Management Responsibilities

Address and resolve tenant issues related to rent payments, service requests, etc.
Conduct weekly property inspections, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and other facilities.
Draft property-wide email communications to tenants.
Coordinate with vendors for property maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
Assist with annual Tenant Operating Expense Reconciliations (CAMs) using MS Excel.
Available for emergency after-hours calls 24/7 when Property Manager is out of office such as on vacation.
Draft emails to property owners for review by the Property Manager & Director.

Marketing & Leasing Responsibilities

Photograph and Matterport vacant properties.
Update marketing channels such as the company website, Loopnet, Officespace.com, CREXI, and Craigslist weekly.
Create and schedule email marketing campaigns for vacancies.
Create marketing brochures for listings using Canva software.
Show vacant residential and select commercial properties to prospective tenants when needed.
Process rental applications and lease assignments.
Assist in drafting lease renewal offer letters to tenants.

Office Responsibilities

Direct incoming company phone calls to the appropriate team member (approximately 5-10 calls per day).
Greet office walk‑ins in order to assist tenants, vendors, etc.
Assist with ordering office supplies, organizing electronic files, labeling keys, etc.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in property management.
College degree in Real Estate, Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field preferred.
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work with tenants.
Ability to multitask, be flexible, and handle multiple roles simultaneously.
Excellent listening and empathy skills to establish and maintain rapport with tenants.

Other Details & Benefits

Salary: $65,000 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week in office or performing property visits (not a work-from-home position).
Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PST, Monday – Friday.
Work Environment: Private office with reserved onsite gated garage parking.
Travel: Must have reliable transportation to travel to properties within San Diego County. Company provides mileage reimbursement.
Health: Company-assisted Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Retirement: Company-matched 401K.
Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Paid Vacation: 2 weeks paid after 90 days, 3 weeks paid after 5 years, 4 weeks paid after 10 years.
Location: Office centrally located in Old Town San Diego, close to restaurants, shops, and with plentiful onsite garage parking.