Residential Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property Manager Office Location: Grand Rapids, MI Position Classification: Full-Time Regular About This Opportunity Rockford is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Property Manager to oversee assigned residential properties and assist Rockford Property Managers with various tasks. You will work side-by-side with the Property Managers to maximize income while providing excellent customer service. While helping to lead the staff to meet the needs of future and current tenants, you will be expected to collect A/R, help the Property Managers with financial reporting, and assist with general day-to-day operations. This position optimizes strong interpersonal and organizational skills while working within a collaborative and fun team. This position reports directly to the Property Manager. If you are a team player that is motivated to providing service excellence, apply now! Requirements Associates or Bachelor's Degree in business administration, real estate, property management or a related field A minimum of 2 years of experience working in property management or an administrative support role Maintain tenant and vendor insurance certificates, contracts and contact information for vendors Organize files for properties, including current resident and future resident information Assist with purchases for the properties and monitor all expenses Maintain tenant work order system in conjunction with property managers Advertise and market vacant spaces to attract tenants Provide leasing information to prospect renters and tour them through the building and apartments Assist with the development and management of annual budgets by forecasting requirements and analyzing variances, data and trends for assigned properties Source and build relationships with prospective clients to expand business opportunities Prepare routine correspondence to tenants, vendors, and team members Maintain a positive, productive relationship with tenants and owners Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office experience - Proficiencies in Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint Detailed-orientated and the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at once Perform other duties as assigned Bonus Skills and Experience: Fully understanding property management and its financial aspects Yardi software experience desired Valid real estate agent/broker license Benefits At Rockford, we believe that investing in our people is essential to our success. We offer a competitive compensation package along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match to help you plan for the future. Our team members have access to comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous paid time off, and flexible work schedules that support work-life balance. We encourage continued growth through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, and we promote well-being through on-site health and wellness programs. Rockford also provides industry-leading technology to empower our teams and offers meaningful ways to give back through volunteer time off and partnerships with local organizations. Joining Rockford means more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to shape your career while helping to build stronger communities. Who We Are At Rockford, we’re not just building structures - we’re shaping neighborhoods, businesses, and communities that stand the test of time. As a nationally recognized leader in construction, development, and property management, we’re proud to be ranked among the top 200 contractors in the country by Engineering News-Record. With regional offices across the Midwest and Southeast, our portfolio spans more than $5 billion in projects across diverse markets, including education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit housing, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. What sets Rockford apart is our People First mentality - an unwavering commitment to valuing our team members, clients, and communities. We believe the best work happens when people feel supported, empowered, and inspired. Our culture is grounded in safety, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of quality. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your career alongside dedicated professionals, we’d love to build something great together. Type of Environment The work environment for this position is a typical office environment in which physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time. Intermittent movement will be necessary to perform requirements of the position such as accessing centrally located office equipment and may be subject to lifting of 35 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing. Rockford is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.