Property Manager

Position Snapshot

· Location: Chicago, IL — predominantly field-based across our portfolio, with approximately one day per week at our Skokie office

· Reports to: Asset Manager

· Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours, with after-hours responsiveness for tenant emergencies

About Tucker

Tucker Development Corporation is a Chicago-area real estate firm with a three-decade track record across acquisitions, development, property management, and advisory services. Our property management team operates a growing portfolio of commercial and mixed-use properties across the Chicago metro on behalf of institutional and private clients, delivering a first-class operating standard at every building.

The Role

We are hiring a Property Manager to support our Chicago property management team across a multi-building commercial and mixed-use portfolio. You will be the day-to-day first point of contact for tenants, vendors, and on-the-ground operational issues. You will work closely with the Asset Manager on operational and tenant matters and own the high-volume, high-touch operating work that keeps the portfolio running smoothly.

This is a strong fit for a Property Manager ready to step into a portfolio with high-profile retail tenants, or a residential property manager looking to move into commercial real estate.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day property operations, coordinating between tenants, vendors, and internal teams.

· Investigate and resolve tenant issues, communicate property policies and procedures, and verify lease compliance.

· Conduct regular property visits and inspections to identify maintenance, capital, and cosmetic items and verify tenant compliance.

· Coordinate the daily activities of maintenance staff and vendors to keep common areas, parking lots, landscaping, and vacant spaces in first-class condition.

· Review and code property invoices in Yardi; authorize vendor agreements and purchases consistent with the approved operating budget.

· Prepare annual operating budgets for assigned properties.

· Run monthly tenant billing from Yardi, follow up on past-due balances, and review aging detail.

· Distribute annual CAM and operating-expense reconciliation statements to tenants.

· Track tenant sales reporting and certificate of insurance compliance.

· Manage the annual vendor bidding process and oversee service contract renewals (landscape, snow, janitorial, security, life-safety).

· Track inspection dates and contract for annual inspections of life-safety systems, roofs, elevators, and other major building systems.

· Monitor utility consumption and billing.

· Prepare property-level reporting (vacancy condition, accounts receivable, monthly variance, ad hoc).

· Assist with tenant build-outs and coordinate move-in / move-out logistics.

· Respond to after-hours tenant emergencies in coordination with the maintenance team.

· Perform other related duties as assigned, including compliance with ownership standard operating procedures (SOPs) and directives.

Required Qualifications

· Three to six years of experience managing or assisting with property management for commercial, mixed-use, or residential real estate.

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

· Valid Illinois driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle for daily travel between properties.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

· Proficient in property-management accounting software (Yardi preferred; MRI or comparable platform acceptable), including running rent rolls, aged receivables, GL detail, and budget variance reporting.

· Working understanding of commercial leases, lease abstraction, and basic accounting principles.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail.

· Self-starter able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

· Prior commercial real estate experience (retail, office, or mixed-use).

· City of Chicago resident.

What Tucker Offers

· Competitive base compensation of $65,000 to $78,000 depending on experience.

· Annual performance bonus eligibility.

· Company-provided cell phone.

· Mileage reimbursement for travel between properties.

· Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

· Direct exposure to senior leadership and a high-quality Chicago retail and mixed-use portfolio.

· A real growth path — this role can grow into a Property Manager seat over time.

How to Apply

Email your resume and a brief cover note to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to fill this role quickly.

Tucker Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• property management: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Chicago, IL 60607 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)

Work Location: In person