Property Administrator - Cambridge, MA

CBRE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Property Management Associate to coordinate a range of departmental and financial activities for client buildings. You will help identify service improvements and support contract execution while ensuring data integrity and compliance with real estate guidelines.

You will collaborate with senior management to analyze data, onboard staff, and train new team members, contributing to efficient operations across the portfolio in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with preferably 3-4 years of job-related experience.
• Understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content concisely.
• Advanced math skills; ability to calculate percentages, discounts, and markups.

Responsibilities

• Work with a Market Leader to identify opportunities to improve service delivery to customers.
• Create monthly forecasting reports and present to management.
• Verify the database of management and leasing contract information is accurate and up to date.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, billings, expense reports, accounts receivables and contract execution process.
• Support the contract execution process.
• Responsible for review of data integrity across systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, real estate law, and state and federal guidelines.
• Facilitates communication of best practices, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Property Management Associate, you will oversee the coordination of a variety of departmental and financial activities.

This job is part of the Property Management job function. They are responsible for operating buildings on behalf of a client or group.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a Market Leader to identify opportunities to improve service delivery to customers.
• Create monthly forecasting reports and present to management.
• Verify the database of management and leasing contract information is accurate and up to date.
• Review and approve vendor invoices, billings, expense reports, accounts receivables and contract execution process.
• Support the contract execution process.
• Responsible for review of data integrity across systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policy, real estate law, and state and federal guidelines.
• Facilitates communication of best practices, policies, procedures, and initiatives to support operations.
• Train new team members on policies, procedures, processes, administration and governance.
• Support the People/HR transition team to timely and efficiently onboard incumbent staff.
• Manage the client termination process.
• May participate in the Asset Services internal audit process.
• Work with senior management to improve operational compliance.
• Gather and analyze data to identify and solve complex problems that arise with little or no precedent. May recommend new techniques.
• Impact your team and other teams whose work activities are closely related.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and solutions to improve the efficiency of the team.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED with preferably 3-4 years of job-related experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems, and concepts within own job function is required.
• Ability to evaluate and communicate unusual and/or complex content in a concise and logical way.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate advanced figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

Why CBRE?

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

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.

These updates reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and a consistent candidate experience across all postings.

Disclaimers

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

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Property Administrator position is $53,000 annually [or $25.48 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Property Administrator position is $65,000 annually [or $31.25 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).