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Property Assistant

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-3 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Property Assistant will support the management of Class A office buildings, focusing on tenant relations, administrative tasks, accounting functions, and maintenance coordination. This role involves providing high-level customer service, managing work order systems, preparing budgets, and coordinating various building operations.

Overview

Assist in managing a portfolio of Class A office buildings, including service provider coordination, tenant relations, customer service, work order management, administrative support, and property accounting. The role supports day-to-day property operations while maintaining strong tenant relationships and assisting with budgets, invoices, and building expenses.

Responsibilities

Tenant Relations and Service

  • Coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs from start to completion.

  • Conduct new tenant orientations and train tenants on the Tenant Portal/work order system.

  • Coordinate tenant appreciation events, lunches, holiday decorations, and gifts.

  • Provide backup for Building Services/dispatch and assist with tenant service requests and issues.

  • Communicate scheduled building work and operational updates to tenants.

  • Assist property management during inclement weather and other building events.

  • Track lease expirations and coordinate updates with the leasing team.

  • Maintain positive tenant relationships and provide a high level of customer service.

Administrative

  • Create and maintain tenant, building, upfit, project, and development files.

  • Scan and organize building documents, plans, and project records using M-Files and other systems.

  • Audit and maintain certificates of insurance for tenants and vendors.

  • Conduct quarterly AMAG audits and provide reports as requested.

  • Prepare tenant and vendor correspondence for manager review and approval.

  • Maintain Building Engines information, including lease abstracts, calendars, contacts, and work orders.

  • Maintain emergency contact databases, tenant contact lists, Outlook contacts, and building spreadsheets.

  • Keep Tenant Manuals and move-in/move-out checklists current.

  • Monitor and respond to emails and phone messages daily.

  • Provide phone coverage for the property manager as needed.

  • Coordinate internal meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up.

  • Attend property management and development meetings and report on assigned items.

  • Perform general office and administrative duties.

Accounting

  • Sort, distribute, code, and process invoices for property management approval.

  • Compile budget variance information and assist with annual budget preparation.

  • Monitor and collect tenant delinquencies and prepare demand/default letters as needed.

  • Maintain collection notes in MRI.

  • Bill tenants for additional HVAC usage and access cards.

  • Follow up on outstanding balances and support property accounting activities.

Maintenance and Operations

  • Conduct building inspections, document findings, and distribute reports to management and engineering staff.

  • Create work orders and coordinate maintenance requests with engineers, HVAC technicians, and vendors.

  • Obtain vendor proposals and bids for capital projects and services.

  • Order building supplies and equipment as needed.

  • Review work order reports and follow up on outstanding issues.

  • Schedule preventive maintenance such as pressure washing and window cleaning.

  • Track capital projects through completion.

  • Assist with vendor selection, contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and bulk pricing.

  • Support special projects and other property management initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Positive attitude, team-oriented approach, flexibility, and self-motivation.

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; one year of commercial real estate experience is a plus.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

  • Excellent organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Database management and maintenance experience preferred.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced property management environment.

  • Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Microsoft Office • 1+ yrs
Organizational skills • 1+ yrs
Time management • 1+ yrs
Tenant relationship management • 1+ yrs
Invoice processing • 1+ yrs
Budget preparation • 1+ yrs
Work order system management • 1+ yrs
Data base management • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-3 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium5/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Northwood Office

Team size

Growing team

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte-based Northwood Office was established by Northwood Investors LLC – a privately held, global real estate investment and management firm – to provide a complete approach to fulfilling office space needs. Offering best-in-class services in commercial development, leasing and property management, Northwood Office is committed to creating and sustaining work environments that inspire by focusing on enhancing the quality of life, productivity, flexibility and community.

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Property Assistant

Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesFull Time