Pathway: Business & Office Management
Job: Property Manager

Job Description

Property Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers or industrial parks. They inspect the grounds, facilities and equipment and arrange for maintenance. They also handle the finances of the property and see that bills are paid in a timely manner.

Bachelor’s Degree

Helpful High School Courses

English, Mathematics, Business, Computer Applications

Working Conditions

• Works in clean, well-lit offices
• Spends a great part of the workday visiting the property
• May need to work at night or on weekends if a problem occurs

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $50,560
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $24.31

Career Ladder Information

• Property managers can begin as assistant property managers
• With experience, many assistants advance to property managers

Personal Qualities and Interests

      You:

• Have good communication skills
• Have good financial skills
• Like to make plans
• Are organized and detail-oriented
• Are tactful

Did you know?

• Property management openings are best for people with college degrees in business administration or related fields.

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco

  
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