Commercial Property Associate
The Commercial Property Associate supports the management and financial performance of a commercial property portfolio, assisting with tenant and owner relations, lease administration, and property operations under the guidance of a Portfolio Manager. This entry-level role involves learning building systems, financial processes, and leasing activities while developing skills to independently manage properties. The position requires obtaining a Real Estate License and completing company training, emphasizing strong organizational, communication, and customer service abilities.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Commercial Property Associate role supports day-to-day property operations and the financial performance of an assigned commercial portfolio under the supervision of a Portfolio Manager at a Confidential Client. You will learn core property management tasks and gradually take on greater responsibility for owner, tenant, and vendor communications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for owners and tenants for routine issues and service requests, escalating complex matters to your Portfolio Manager as needed.
- Support move-in/move-out processes and complete condition reports and documentation.
- Assist with lease file maintenance and basic lease abstraction; review lease documents with Portfolio Manager before execution when required by state licensing.
- Help prepare property-level data for monthly owner reports and support budget preparation by gathering documentation and inputs.
- Coordinate and follow up on work orders, maintenance requests, vendor communications, and vendor bids under direction.
- Conduct regular property inspections, document findings, and communicate observations to the Portfolio Manager.
- Monitor tenant delinquencies and support payment correction and follow-up.
- Assist administrative staff with invoice coding and other financial tasks to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain life-safety records and emergency procedure documentation for assigned properties.
- Participate in company training programs and complete required licensing steps as applicable.
Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree (minimum two years) in a related field, or equivalent property management/real estate experience.
- Willingness to complete the employer’s training program and obtain a Real Estate License when applicable (typically within 90 days of hire).
- Basic familiarity or strong interest in commercial real estate and property operations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple properties and competing priorities.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution focus.
- Customer-service mindset; professional, responsive, and relationship-oriented.
- Entry-level financial awareness — comfortable handling invoices, reports, and basic budgeting tasks.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Professional Attributes & Work Requirements
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing demands.
- Proactive learning mindset; receptive to mentorship and feedback.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Typical on-site activity: approximately 65% sitting, 35% walking/bending.
- Ability to think critically and take appropriate action with guidance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay: $24.00 – $29.00 per hour (Confidential Client).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Additional compensation: commissions, discretionary bonuses, mileage reimbursement, cell phone allowance, and management referral incentives (where applicable).
- Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance; company-provided dollars available for health coverage. Retirement plan eligibility after 1,000 hours with company match as applicable. Vacation accrual and paid holidays per company policy. Sick time and carryover per local policy.
Location & Compliance
This position is based in Spokane, WA. The position will follow all applicable Washington state employment and licensing regulations; where leasing or other regulated activities require a real estate license, that licensing requirement will be enforced.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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