Associate Property Manager

MD Squared Property Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

MD Squared Property Group is seeking an Associate Property Manager to independently manage a portfolio of residential properties in New York City, collaborating with a Senior Property Manager on complex assets.

You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, client relations, budget performance, compliance, and vendor management while developing your leadership under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential property management experience, including experience as an Assistant Property Manager.
• Experience managing co‑op and condominium properties.
• Strong understanding of NYC building operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and managing operating budgets.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, and maintenance projects.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple buildings and competing deadlines.
• Experience with AppFolio or similar property management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for boards, owners, residents, and vendors.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify maintenance and operational needs.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, monitor expenses, and review financial performance.
• Coordinate capital projects, maintenance work, and repairs while negotiating and managing vendor contracts.
• Ensure buildings remain compliant with all applicable NYC regulations, inspections, certifications, and filings.
• Oversee building insurance policies, renewals, claims coordination, and coverage requirements.
• Manage building staff by setting clear expectations, providing coaching, conducting performance discussions, and maintaining accountability.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Property Managers, providing training, guidance, and ongoing professional development.
• Respond promptly to owner, board, and resident inquiries while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Partner with Senior Property Managers on larger or more complex properties, assisting with budgeting, operational initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Monitor arrears, lease activity, contracts, and other operational and financial matters as needed.

Skills

Property management

Co-op/condo experience

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance NYC

Relationship mgmt

Multi-building prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

MD Squared Property Group is a leader in providing top-tier property management services throughout New York City. After more than three decades of combined experience in the real estate industry, our leadership recognized the need for a more personalized approach to property management. Since then, we’ve built our company around anticipating our clients’ needs, delivering exceptional service, and investing in the growth of our people.

We’re looking for driven professionals who want to build long‑term careers in property management while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Associate Property Manager

In this role, you will independently manage a portfolio of residential properties while partnering with a Senior Property Manager on more complex assets. You will be responsible for day‑to‑day building operations, client relationships, financial performance, compliance, and vendor management, while continuing to develop your management expertise under the guidance of senior leadership. This position reports to a Senior Property Manager or Account Executive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of residential properties, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for boards, owners, residents, and vendors.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify maintenance and operational needs.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, monitor expenses, and review financial performance.
• Coordinate capital projects, maintenance work, and repairs while negotiating and managing vendor contracts.
• Ensure buildings remain compliant with all applicable NYC regulations, inspections, certifications, and filings.
• Oversee building insurance policies, renewals, claims coordination, and coverage requirements.
• Manage building staff by setting clear expectations, providing coaching, conducting performance discussions, and maintaining accountability.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Property Managers, providing training, guidance, and ongoing professional development.
• Respond promptly to owner, board, and resident inquiries while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Partner with Senior Property Managers on larger or more complex properties, assisting with budgeting, operational initiatives, and strategic planning.
• Monitor arrears, lease activity, contracts, and other operational and financial matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential property management experience, including experience as an Assistant Property Manager.
• Experience managing co‑op and condominium properties.
• Strong understanding of NYC building operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing and managing operating budgets.
• Proven ability to manage vendors, contracts, and maintenance projects.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple buildings and competing deadlines.
• Experience with AppFolio or similar property management software preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What We Offer

As a full‑time exempt employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee discounts and additional company benefits.