Assistant Property Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Assistant Property Manager jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in residential apartment communities, commercial real estate, and mixed-use developments, with steady demand at both the entry and mid-career levels across the state. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of openings, where established operators like CBRE, Zilber Property Group, and Inland Companies maintain active portfolios and consistent hiring pipelines. Lease administration, tenant relations, and maintenance coordination are the most in-demand specialties Wisconsin employers emphasize in their listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Colliers is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to join our team at R1VER, one of Milwaukee's most dynamic mixed-use developments. Located along the riverfront in Milwaukee's Harbor District, R1VER is home to Class A office space, retail offerings, community gathering spaces, and some of the city's most innovative organizations.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a high-profile mixed-use asset while building a career in commercial real estate. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to property operations, tenant relations, budgeting, vendor management, capital projects, lease administration, and ownership reporting.
Whether your long-term goal is to become a Property Manager, Senior Property Manager, or commercial real estate leader, this role provides meaningful experience and growth opportunities that will help accelerate your career.
Why Join Us?
This isn't a role where you'll be limited to administrative tasks. You'll work closely with property leadership and gain valuable experience in:
- Commercial property operations and building management
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Vendor and contract management
- Tenant relations and client service
- Lease administration and commercial leasing
- Capital improvement projects
- Ownership and lender reporting
- Strategic property planning
You'll play an important role within a collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
What You'll Do
Tenant Relations & Property Operations
- Serve as a key point of contact for office tenants, vendors, and stakeholders
- Help deliver an exceptional tenant experience by responding to questions and service requests with urgency and professionalism
- Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and suite improvements
- Assist with building inspections, ownership visits, lender tours, and property walkthroughs
- Partner with engineers, vendors, and contractors to ensure building operations run smoothly
- Support tenant events and community engagement initiatives throughout the property
- Stay informed on construction activity and capital projects and communicate impacts as needed
- Assist in maintaining the property's Class A appearance and operating standards
Vendor & Contract Management
- Assist with managing vendor relationships and service contracts
- Support the competitive bid process and contract renewals
- Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance
- Partner with vendors to address operational issues and identify service improvements
- Review invoices and ensure billing aligns with contract terms and approved work
Financial & Administrative Support
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting
- Support accounts payable processes and invoice approvals
- Assist with collections and tenant account management
- Help prepare monthly ownership reporting packages
- Assist with CAM estimates, reconciliations, and tenant billings
- Support annual budget development and strategic planning efforts
- Help monitor property performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements
Leasing & Lease Administration
- Support broker tours and leasing activities
- Assist with lease abstracts and lease administration
- Develop a strong understanding of lease language and tenant obligations
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new commercial tenants
- Support lease-related documentation and reporting requirements
Professional Growth & Team Support
- Learn and utilize industry-leading property management and accounting software
- Participate in ownership, corporate, and stakeholder meetings
- Pursue educational and professional development opportunities
- Collaborate with teammates to support property goals and deliver best-in-class service
- 2+ years of commercial property management experience
- Experience supporting Class A office, mixed-use, retail, or other commercial properties required
- 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
- Experience with Yardi, MRI, Angus, Building Engines, or similar property management systems is a plus
- A proactive mindset and strong desire to learn and grow within commercial real estate
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Better Together: We believe the best results come from collaboration, trust, and supporting one another.
- Warrior Spirit: We embrace challenges, take ownership, and pursue excellence in everything we do.
- Empathy: We treat tenants, clients, and teammates with understanding, respect, and care.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports both your personal and professional success, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits for you and your family
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Build Your Future With Us
Great properties are built on great relationships. If you're looking for a career opportunity where you can expand your commercial real estate expertise, gain meaningful responsibility, and contribute to the success of one of Milwaukee's most exciting mixed-use developments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your commercial real estate career with R1VER.
Colliers is seeking an Assistant Property Manager to join our team at R1VER, one of Milwaukee's most dynamic mixed-use developments. Located along the riverfront in Milwaukee's Harbor District, R1VER is home to Class A office space, retail offerings, community gathering spaces, and some of the city's most innovative organizations.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a high-profile mixed-use asset while building a career in commercial real estate. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to property operations, tenant relations, budgeting, vendor management, capital projects, lease administration, and ownership reporting.
Whether your long-term goal is to become a Property Manager, Senior Property Manager, or commercial real estate leader, this role provides meaningful experience and growth opportunities that will help accelerate your career.
Why Join Us?
This isn't a role where you'll be limited to administrative tasks. You'll work closely with property leadership and gain valuable experience in:
- Commercial property operations and building management
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Vendor and contract management
- Tenant relations and client service
- Lease administration and commercial leasing
- Capital improvement projects
- Ownership and lender reporting
- Strategic property planning
You'll play an important role within a collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
What You'll Do
Tenant Relations & Property Operations
- Serve as a key point of contact for office tenants, vendors, and stakeholders
- Help deliver an exceptional tenant experience by responding to questions and service requests with urgency and professionalism
- Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and suite improvements
- Assist with building inspections, ownership visits, lender tours, and property walkthroughs
- Partner with engineers, vendors, and contractors to ensure building operations run smoothly
- Support tenant events and community engagement initiatives throughout the property
- Stay informed on construction activity and capital projects and communicate impacts as needed
- Assist in maintaining the property's Class A appearance and operating standards
Vendor & Contract Management
- Assist with managing vendor relationships and service contracts
- Support the competitive bid process and contract renewals
- Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance
- Partner with vendors to address operational issues and identify service improvements
- Review invoices and ensure billing aligns with contract terms and approved work
Financial & Administrative Support
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting
- Support accounts payable processes and invoice approvals
- Assist with collections and tenant account management
- Help prepare monthly ownership reporting packages
- Assist with CAM estimates, reconciliations, and tenant billings
- Support annual budget development and strategic planning efforts
- Help monitor property performance and identify opportunities for operational improvements
Leasing & Lease Administration
- Support broker tours and leasing activities
- Assist with lease abstracts and lease administration
- Develop a strong understanding of lease language and tenant obligations
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new commercial tenants
- Support lease-related documentation and reporting requirements
Professional Growth & Team Support
- Learn and utilize industry-leading property management and accounting software
- Participate in ownership, corporate, and stakeholder meetings
- Pursue educational and professional development opportunities
- Collaborate with teammates to support property goals and deliver best-in-class service
- 2+ years of commercial property management experience
- Experience supporting Class A office, mixed-use, retail, or other commercial properties required
- 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
- Experience with Yardi, MRI, Angus, Building Engines, or similar property management systems is a plus
- A proactive mindset and strong desire to learn and grow within commercial real estate
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by three core values:
- Better Together: We believe the best results come from collaboration, trust, and supporting one another.
- Warrior Spirit: We embrace challenges, take ownership, and pursue excellence in everything we do.
- Empathy: We treat tenants, clients, and teammates with understanding, respect, and care.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports both your personal and professional success, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary benefits for you and your family
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Build Your Future With Us
Great properties are built on great relationships. If you're looking for a career opportunity where you can expand your commercial real estate expertise, gain meaningful responsibility, and contribute to the success of one of Milwaukee's most exciting mixed-use developments, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your commercial real estate career with R1VER.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant property manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin real estate salesperson or broker license preferred by most employers
- One to three years of experience in property management or leasing
- Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi or AppFolio
- Strong understanding of Wisconsin landlord-tenant law and lease compliance
- Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field preferred
- Ability to coordinate vendors, maintenance schedules, and unit inspections independently
Assistant Property Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant property manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require or strongly prefer candidates who hold an active Wisconsin real estate salesperson license, issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services after passing the state exam. A background in business, real estate, or hospitality helps, but many employers will hire candidates with relevant customer service or leasing experience and sponsor them toward licensure. Earning a Certified Apartment Manager credential through the National Apartment Association also strengthens a Wisconsin application.
Which companies hire assistant property managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring assistant property managers in Wisconsin include SustainableHR, Hempel, and SHM, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's active development in Milwaukee's Third Ward and Madison's near-east side has drawn both regional and national management firms that hire at the assistant level on a rolling basis.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most assistant property manager jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Kenosha consistently post the most assistant property manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its large multifamily stock and commercial corridor, Madison's university population and state government presence sustain high apartment turnover that demands consistent leasing staff, and Green Bay's growing industrial and retail base has expanded the demand for commercial property support roles.
Are there remote assistant property manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of assistant property manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of property oversight. The tasks most likely to shift to a hybrid arrangement are administrative duties like lease processing, vendor invoicing, and resident communication, while on-site showings and inspections remain in person.
How can I get hired as an assistant property manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a leasing consultant role, which Wisconsin apartment operators like Berger Management and Mandel Group regularly hire into without requiring prior property management experience. From there, internal promotion to assistant property manager typically takes one to two years. Pursuing a Wisconsin real estate salesperson license early signals commitment to employers and removes a common hiring barrier. Community college programs in property management at Madison College also build a foundation that resonates with Wisconsin hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to assistant property manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to assistant property manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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