Property Assistant

Colliers International; Illinois; On-site; USD 31,836 - 37,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually

Paid parental leave

Unlimited time off for certain roles

Job summary

Colliers International is hiring a Property Assistant for their Morton Grove, IL office. The role involves developing relationships with property owners and tenants, managing administrative tasks, and preparing ownership reports.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in commercial real estate, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to meet deadlines. They offer competitive pay ranging from $23.11 to $27.49 per hour, and benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong decision-making capabilities and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with property owners, tenants, and contractors.
• Respond to tenants' needs in a timely manner.
• Prepare regular ownership reports accurately and on time.
• Manage administrative tasks related to property management.

Skills

2 years experience in commercial real estate

Decision-making capabilities

Customer service skills

Proactive and results-oriented

Familiarity with real estate software

Experience with contracts and leasing agreements

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Position Overview

This position is an onsite role based at our Morton Grove, IL office. The Property Assistant will assist the team with all aspects of commercial property management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors and contractors.
• Respond in a timely manner to tenants’ needs to meet lease obligations.
• Support the property manager by preparing regular ownership reports with accuracy and on‑time.
• Manage all administrative tasks, including work orders, service requests, rent and expense payments, property maintenance and vendor compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role within commercial real estate.
• Strong decision‑making capabilities to provide high‑level service to tenants.
• Excellent customer service skills, proactive, results‑oriented, and resourceful.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, product quality and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with real estate software such as Yardi, MRI, etc.
• Experience with contracts and leasing agreements.

Compensation

Pay: $23.11 per hour to $27.49 per hour. Compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Benefits

• Employer‑subsidized medical benefits (RX, dental, vision) and employee‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance and disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 10 sick days and a minimum of 15 vacation days annually.
• 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days each year.
• Option for up to 4‑12 weeks paid parental leave, depending on eligibility.
• Unlimited time off available for certain senior‑level roles.
• Additional benefits may be available under applicable state law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.