Job Details
Company Overview
Clear Investment Group is a boutique real estate investment firm in Chicago specializing in multi-family assets. We are based in Chicago, with portfolios across the Midwest, South, and Northeast. With a focus on acquiring distressed properties, we aim to improve communities by investing in local real estate. Our companies Core Values are:
- Get it Done 2. Ride the Wave 3. Add Value 4. Exhibit Passion
Job Title: Property Management Associate
Department: Asset Management
Reports to: Director of Asset Management
Job Type: 100% in office based in Chicago Loop
Compensation and Benefits - Base Salary: $55,000-$75,000 based on experience
- Eligible for year-end and performance bonuses
- Access to 401k
- Health & dental insurance
- Generous PTO policy
Overview We are seeking an Administrative Associate interested in working for a growing and dynamic firm. This is a unique position located in our corporate office that helps with the management of our national portfolios from a distance. This is a great role for a seasoned property or assistant property manager looking to grow within asset management and the real estate industry.
The ideal candidate is initiative-taking and drives projects through to completion. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment is key, but so is a sense of camaraderie: our team values working collaboratively. We are looking for candidates who possess the qualities of an Ideal Team Player. We want someone who is Humble, Hungry, and Smart.
Humble someone with experience who can learn and grow
Hungry someone who wants drive results, create new standards and who constantly wants to improve
Smart someone who is people and business smart and able to collaborate well with a diverse team of people
About you: - Seasoned (3-5years) multi-family property manager or real estate administration; strong administrative experience is a plus
- Strong operational mind: ability to create, implement, and maintain processes for all facets of property management: collections, leasing, maintenance, and property reporting
- Excellent communicator; able to collaborate with colleagues professionally and compassionately, direct reports, vendors, and residents
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Familiarity with Yardi Voyager and RentCafe a major plus
Core Responsibilities: Included but not limited to: - Building Management:
- Clear Investment Group manages the 23-floor commercial building our office is located in
- First point of contact for tenants or guests visiting the office; direct calls, tenants and visiting guest to the correct associate
- Receive and distribute packages/mail delivered to office
- Assist in answering tenant questions, managing the delegation of work orders, coordinate move in and move out and oversee building operations
- Monitor the collection of rents and follow up with tenants who are delinquent on payments
- Administrative Support:
- Assist with day-to-day support of property management across all portfolios
- Work on specific projects as needed by Asset Management, Regional and Area Managers
- Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Aid in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting for real estate assets.
- Collaborate with the Director of Asset Management and Regional Managers to analyze financial data and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
- Communication and Coordination:
- Help to cascade any procedure or process changes within management to all property management teams.
- Coordinate with various departments, including property management and finance, to facilitate seamless operations.
- Help in training and onboarding new properties and management teams as well as additions and replacements to existing teams.
- Asset Documentation and Compliance:
- Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation for each real estate asset.
- Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, working closely with the legal team if necessary.
- Tenant Relations:
- Support in managing tenant relations, addressing inquiries, and coordinating with property management teams to resolve issues.
- Facilitate communication between tenants and relevant departments.
- Help to troubleshoot individual issues on the property level as needed.