Property Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Property Manager is a pivotal figure in the real estate industry, serving as the intermediary between property owners and tenants. They are responsible for managing both the daily operations of residential, commercial, or industrial properties and longer-term strategies like property maintenance, rent collection, budgeting, and the negotiation of rental agreements. Property Managers also oversee tenant complaints, property inspections, and vendor coordination. For a larger property portfolio, they might supervise onsite staff like maintenance or security personnel.

Regarding qualifications, a Property Manager should ideally have a degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field. Additional certifications, such as the Certified Property Manager (CPM) or Residential Management Professional (RMP), can greatly boost their credibility. Key skills include excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in property management software. Prior to becoming a Property Manager, one may have roles such as Leasing Consultant, Property Management Assistant, or Real Estate Agent, which provide foundational knowledge of the real estate industry and property management practices.

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Operations Manager

  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Operations Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Identify. Interpret. Innovate. Are you a numbers expert who enjoys digging into data to pinpoint trends?...

Assistant Facilities Operations Manager

  • Glenview, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenview, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant Facilities Operations Manager Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 At Uline, we believe in doing things right. We invest in our facilities because theyre...

Maintenance Manager- Residential

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Grove at Main Apartments - Bloomington, IL Position Type Full Time 30-40 hours per week Salary Range $28.00 - $30.00 Hourly Job Shift Day - including...

Daily Operations Manager GEOINT Operations Support

  • Dupo, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Dupo, IL
  • 1 day ago

Description Leidos is seeking a mission-focused Daily Operations Manager to support our Geospatial Mission Solutions team in St. Louis, MO. This on-site leadership role is ideal for a seasoned...

Property Administrator (CRE)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Manager on status of tenant work orders Maintain the property purchase order system Maintain lease and contract files, as well as other files located within the property management office Promote and...

Plant Maintenance Manager

  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Overview: Primary responsibility is performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all plant machinery (compressed air system, heat reclaimer, boiler, HVAC, water softener, electrical systems etc)....

Assistant Property Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago

The Assistant Property Manager is responsible for…....

Part-Time Property Admin

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative support including answering the main office line, filing, copying, and corresponding with tenants and vendors Assist the Chief Engineer and Property Manager...

Operations Manager

  • Decatur, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Alltown Bus Company Job Description Summary: The Operations Manager oversees our organizational processes and ensures daily tasks by the drivers and other members of the operations teams are met...

Property Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Specific responsibilities include property management, operations, maintenance, client and tenant relations, supporting the leasing team, marketing, accounts payable collections, annual budgeting, risk...

Maintenance Supervisor, Multifamily

  • Northlake, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Job Title Maintenance Supervisor, MultifamilyJefferson Northlake ( ) Job Description Summary The Maintenance Supervisor provides maintenance support and is accountable for delivering on our...

Maintenance Manager - Kankakee Senior Housing

  • Kankakee, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 21 hours ago

Collaborates with Property Manager to ensure that maintenance contracts meet or exceed the best possible quality and expense standards....

Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Operations Manager)

  • Elgin, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Summary Serves as an Operations Manager in an ATC-12 level TRACON facility, responsible for planning and directing the operations in the facility; or planning and directing multiple support...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Property Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRealEstate research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Property Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.1%
High School or GED
14.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.7%
Master's Degree
13.2%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Property Managers in Illinois
4-6 years
35.0%
1-2 years
25.0%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
6-8 years
5.0%
8-10 years
5.0%



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