Property Manager job description: duties, skills and qualifications.

Core duties

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O*NET task statements

Preparation

Job Zone 4 of 5

considerable preparation

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS 2025–35

Median pay

$69,990

BLS May 2025

Data Government data groups this job as Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (O*NET-SOC 11-9141.00). Figures on this page are for that occupation.

1. Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties. importance 4.5 of 5
2. Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses. importance 4.5 of 5
3. Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties. importance 4.4 of 5
4. Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties. importance 4.4 of 5
5. Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners. importance 4.3 of 5
6. Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance. importance 4.3 of 5
7. Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties. importance 4.3 of 5
8. Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs. importance 4.2 of 5
9. Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance. importance 4.2 of 5
10. Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance. importance 4.2 of 5
11. Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors. importance 4.2 of 5
12. Investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolve problems, following management rules and regulations. importance 4.1 of 5
13. Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services. importance 4.1 of 5
14. Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas. importance 4.0 of 5
15. Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods. importance 4.0 of 5
16. Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets. importance 3.8 of 5

Work activities O*NET rates most important here: Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work, Working with Computers and Getting Information.

Also part of the job

Supplemental tasks O*NET lists for this occupation: less central than the core duties above, and not done in every job.

• Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
• Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
• Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
• Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.
• Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.

Knowledge areas: Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, English Language, Economics and Accounting and Public Safety and Security.

Software O*NET lists for this occupation: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Yardi software, Facebook. These are examples O*NET records for the job, not a list of tools every employer uses or a checklist of what you must know.

• Education: BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education.
• Experience: BLS lists less than 5 years of work experience in a related occupation as typical.
• Training on the job: BLS lists short-term on-the-job training as typical once hired.
• Preparation: O*NET places the job in Job Zone 4 of 5 (considerable preparation). A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.
• Licenses and certifications: not listed here. A license is a legal requirement set by a state; a certification is a credential from a private or professional body. Rules vary by state and employer, and a missing entry on this page does not mean none is required: check with your state's licensing board and see how to become a property manager.

The most common answer among O*NET's occupation experts for this occupation is a bachelor's degree (48%).

Job title: Property Manager
[Company] · [City, State] · [Full-time or part-time] · [Pay range, where your state requires one]

About the role
[Company] is hiring a Property Manager to plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties.
[One sentence on your team and why this role matters.]

What you will do
- Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
- Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
- Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
- Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
- Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
- Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.

What we are looking for
- [Education: BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as typical for this occupation; set the level this role truly needs]
- [Experience: BLS lists less than 5 years in a related occupation as typical; adjust to this role]
- Strength in reading comprehension, speaking and active listening
- Working knowledge of Customer and Personal Service and Administration and Management
- [Software your team uses, e.g. Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Office software]
- [Any license or certification your state or company requires]

[Schedule, benefits and how to apply]

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The median annual wage was $69,990 in May 2025. The median hourly wage was $33.65. BLS estimates about 311,180 jobs in this occupation in the U.S.

BLS projects employment of Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 36,900 openings a year over that period, including openings to replace workers who leave.

See the full property manager salary breakdown by percentile, state and metro.

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