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Associate Property Manager (Retail)

Pine Tree
Oakbrook Terrace, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 4/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Property Manager (Retail) position at Pine Tree?

Connected by a common belief that our collective skills, knowledge, values, and vision will shape the evolution of brick-and-mortar retail, our team forms what is the commercial real estate industry’s premier owner/operator/ investor of open-air retail in the United States.


With decades of expertise in retail property management, accounting, asset management, leasing, acquisition, development, and marketing, we’re guided by core values of collaboration, trust, diligence, and empathy to optimize and grow our portfolio through elevated, insightful, and value-driven solutions for our stakeholders. Learn more at www.pinetree.com


Summary of Position


Pine Tree is searching for a talented, ambitious, self-directed candidate with strong customer service and problem-solving skills for the role of Associate Property Manager. Successful candidates will be motivated and excited to work at a fast-growing company with room for growth. The ideal candidate will join the Property Management team and make an immediate impact by delivering the best management, maintenance, and supervision of day-to-day operations to its shareholders.


Responsibilities


  • Assist the Property Manager in all operational aspects of a property including but not limited to maintenance, utility monitoring, tenant relations, billing, and collection, vendor contracts and relations, lease administration, code compliance, budgeting and cash disbursements.
  • Assist in contract document preparation.
  • Assist in scheduling regular inspections.
  • Assist in communications to vendors, tenants, et al as necessary.
  • Check and report on vendor insurance certificates monthly.
  • Collect and monitor monthly tenant sales data.
  • Ensure Pine Tree policies and procedures (or those of our partners) and the property management department are adhered to.
  • Understand and interpret tenant leases including exclusives and prohibited uses.
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with tenants and contractors.
  • Along with the property manager, function as the primary resource for all property activity.
  • Issue various tenant bills as needed.


Desired Skillsets & Qualifications


  • Relevant work experience required, preferably 1-2 years in property management or commercial real estate.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and move seamlessly between projects as the situation requires.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and work independently.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of property management and accounting terminology.
  • Self-starter who can manage a broad range of responsibilities.
  • Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) proficiency required.
  • Yardi software experience is a plus.


The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.


Compensation Benefits


Competitive salary, performance-based incentive, and attractive benefits including work/life balance and healthcare.


Pine Tree


We believe that trust, experience, humility, transparency, and responsibility should influence everything we do in business and life. As a result, we’ve built what we believe is the best team in the industry combining decades of experience in acquisitions, leasing, property management, development, design & construction, accounting, human resources, and marketing.


Pine Tree is an equal-opportunity employer.

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