Real Estate Manager Jobs in California
Real Estate Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in commercial property, large-scale residential portfolios, and corporate real estate across a wide seniority range from assistant property manager to senior director of real estate. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring metros, where firms like CBRE, Prologis, and Irvine Company maintain large California operations and hire real estate managers consistently. The most in-demand specialties are commercial leasing, portfolio asset management, and facilities-integrated property management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.
Job Description
The Project Manager supports the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) line of business and is responsible for leading strategic initiatives, business transformation efforts, technology implementations, enhancements, and support, and process improvement projects that drive operational efficiency and business growth. This highly visible role partners with leaders and teams across CRE to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and successfully execute projects that enhance the client and employee experience. The position serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and support partners while ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. This role requires an experienced project manager who can work independently, influence without authority, and manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the identification, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic business and technology-related projects supporting the Commercial Real Estate line of business.
- Lead complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and implementation.
- Develop project plans, establish milestones, track deliverables, and manage project risks to ensure successful outcomes.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed successfully and in accordance with business objectives and user needs.
- Serve as a business-line subject matter expert and coordinator for Salesforce, nCino, and other technology platforms utilized by the business.
- Act as a liaison between CRE business partners and technology teams and other enabling functions on system enhancements, testing, user acceptance, and implementation activities.
- Lead project teams and coordinate resources across multiple functions to achieve project objectives.
- Facilitate business process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and technology-driven solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of AI and emerging technology opportunities within the business.
- Lead change management activities including stakeholder readiness, communication, training adoption and post-implementation success measurements.
- Prepare executive-level communications, project updates, status reports, and business recommendations.
- Monitor project performance and evaluate project outcomes and identifies opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
- Support large-scale strategic initiatives, organizational changes, product enhancements, and business transformation efforts impacting the CRE organization.
Basic Qualifications
- Master's degree, or equivalent work experience.
- 10 or more years of experience in project management activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong knowledge of Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Banking, Financial Services, or a related business line.
- Strong understanding of lending operations, risk management, underwriting and portfolio management, or commercial banking processes.
- Demonstrated leadership and project team management capabilities.
- Advanced project management knowledge, methodologies, and tools.
- Experience supporting Salesforce, nCino, or similar business platforms.
- Experience leading technology implementations, system enhancements, and user adoption initiatives.
- Experience with business process improvement, operational excellence, automation, and digital transformation efforts.
- Ability to identify exceptions, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Experience leading initiatives involving AI, workflow automation, or emerging technologies is preferred.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location listed on the posting three (3) or more days per week.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $133,365.00 - $156,900.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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Real Estate Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Icon Realty Partners30I
- Bhagat29
- The Rafeh21T
- Dean Aguilar18
- The Peters15T
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Law & Legal Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Government & Public Sector
- Banking & Financial Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in real estate manager jobs across California.
- Active California Department of Real Estate broker or salesperson license required
- Three or more years of commercial or residential property management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or large-portfolio properties
- Proficiency with property management platforms such as Yardi or MRI Software
- Strong knowledge of California landlord-tenant law and local rent ordinances
- Bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field preferred
Real Estate Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a real estate manager in California?
To become a real estate manager in California, you need an active real estate license issued by the California Department of Real Estate. Most property management roles that involve leasing or negotiating agreements require at least a salesperson license, while senior or brokerage-level positions typically require a broker license. Candidates usually pursue a relevant bachelor's degree, complete the required coursework, and pass the California DRE licensing exam before applying.
How much do real estate managers make in California?
Real estate managers in California earn a median of about $77,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,540 for the lowest 10% to over $158,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire real estate managers in California?
Employers hiring real estate managers in California right now include Icon Realty Partners, Bhagat, and The Rafeh, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's scale of commercial development and institutional property ownership means large REITs, corporate occupiers, and regional management firms all maintain consistent real estate manager headcount across the state.
Which California cities have the most real estate manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most real estate manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their dense commercial corridors, major corporate campuses, and large institutional landlords, while San Diego's growing life sciences and military-adjacent real estate sector drives steady demand there as well.
Are there remote real estate manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Real estate manager work is largely site-dependent, requiring on-property oversight, vendor coordination, and tenant relations that cannot be done remotely. About 45% of real estate manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be portfolio-level or corporate asset management roles where strategic oversight replaces daily on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a real estate manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a leasing consultant or assistant property manager role at a large California residential or commercial management company, such as a regional REIT or a firm managing mixed-use urban properties in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Obtaining your California DRE salesperson license before applying gives you a significant edge, since most employers require it for any client-facing role. From there, lateral moves from facilities coordinator or tenant services positions are common routes into full property management responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to real estate manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to real estate manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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