Associate Property Manager

CBRE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Associate Property Manager in Chicago to support a portfolio of properties. You will assist with marketing, operations, and financial activities, and work with managers to ensure service excellence.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of related experience, plus an Illinois real estate license. Strong communication, financial acumen, and MS Office skills are essential. CBRE offers competitive benefits and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Active Illinois real estate license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial terms and basic analysis.
• Adequate analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant needs and ensure timely problem resolution by staff.
• Assist with property inspections and recommend improvements.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and payment approvals.
• Assist with purchase orders and tenant billings.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins/outs and space walks.
• Prepare reports, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Support data gathering for accounts receivable and budget entries.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical & quantitative skills

Financial terminology

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Active Illinois real estate license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

The Associate Property Manager will support the Manager or higher staff in handling all aspects of a single property or portfolio of commercial, industrial or retail properties including marketing, operations and financial activities.

About The Role

The Associate Property Manager will support the Manager or higher staff in handling all aspects of a single property or portfolio of commercial, industrial or retail properties including marketing, operations and financial activities.

What You\'ll Do

• Respond to tenant needs, ensuring that administrative and building technical staff resolve problems promptly. Ensures that services are provided in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and contractual obligations and standards.
• Assist in performing periodic regular property inspections. Recommends alterations, maintenance and reconditioning as necessary.
• Review and recommend approvals for accurate payment of vendor invoices on behalf of the property owner.
• Responsible for assignment of Purchase Orders per CBRE Policies and AS approval authorization matrix. Assist with the preparation of accurate tenant billings.
• Assist in coordinating tenant move-ins and move-outs, and "walks-through" spaces with tenants and tenant improvement department.
• Assist in preparing and delivering timely, accurate and complete reports. Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• May assist in producing research data on budget line items or entering budget data provided by manager into budget reports.
• May gather and confirm preliminary data for accounts receivable aging reports
• Provide informal assistance such as operational guidance, and/or training to coworkers.

What You\'ll Need

• Bachelor\'s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred, and a minimum of one to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Active Illinois real estate license is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Conducts basic financial analysis.
• Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate\'s unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Associate Property Manager position is $72,000 - $80,000 per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits:

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).