Commercial Assistant Property Manager

Colliers•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Colliers is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to support R1VER, a mixed-use development in Milwaukee’s Harbor District featuring Class A office space, retail, and community spaces. The role offers hands-on exposure to commercial property operations, tenant relations, budgeting, vendor management, capital projects, lease administration, and ownership reporting, working alongside experienced property professionals. It is intended to provide opportunities to build commercial real estate expertise and develop toward future property management leadership roles. The position supports a collaborative property team and contributes to tenant service, building operations, financial and administrative processes, leasing support, and property planning. The assistant property manager will also participate in stakeholder meetings and pursue professional development opportunities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of commercial property management experience.
Experience supporting Class A office, mixed-use, retail, or other commercial properties.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with commercial tenants, vendors, building operations, and service contractors.
Exposure to budgeting, financial reporting, billing, CAM reconciliations, or property accounting.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive mindset and strong desire to learn and grow within commercial real estate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Yardi, MRI, Angus, Building Engines, or similar property management systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact for office tenants, vendors, and stakeholders, responding to questions and service requests professionally and promptly.
Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and suite improvements.
Assist with building inspections, ownership visits, lender tours, and property walkthroughs.
Work with engineers, vendors, and contractors to support smooth building operations.
Support tenant events and community engagement initiatives.
Stay informed about construction activity and capital projects and communicate impacts as needed.
Help maintain the property’s Class A appearance and operating standards.
Assist with vendor relationships, service contracts, competitive bidding, and contract renewals.
Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance and help resolve operational issues and identify service improvements.
Review invoices and ensure billing aligns with contract terms and approved work.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, monthly financial reporting, accounts payable, invoice approvals, collections, tenant accounts, and ownership reporting packages.
Assist with CAM estimates, reconciliations, tenant billings, annual budget development, and strategic planning.
Help monitor property performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
Support broker tours and leasing activities, lease abstracts, lease administration, new tenant onboarding, and lease-related documentation and reporting.
Learn and use property management and accounting software.
Participate in ownership, corporate, and stakeholder meetings.
Pursue educational and professional development opportunities and collaborate with teammates to support property goals and service delivery.