Property manager job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume
Applying for property manager at a condo, building or property company? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.
Duties to write on your resume
Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.
Managed daily operations of residential and commercial properties, keeping buildings safe, clean and running well
Collected monthly dues and rent, followed up late payments and kept payment records in Excel
Handled tenant and unit owner requests and complaints, and followed each one until it was solved
Coordinated repairs with maintenance staff and contractors, and checked the work was finished properly
Inspected common areas and units regularly, and reported damage, leaks and safety problems
Prepared lease contracts and move-in and move-out checklists, and explained house rules to tenants
Supervised security guards, janitors and maintenance staff, and set their weekly schedules
Prepared monthly reports on collections, expenses, repairs and vacant units for the owners
No property experience yet? Use these lines for a family rental, a dorm or a barangay project, and say where.
A resume objective you can adapt
Organized graduate looking for a property manager job, ready to handle tenant concerns, coordinate repairs and keep buildings running smoothly for owners.
Skills employers ask for
Talking to tenants and owners politely, in English and Filipino
Following up on payments and repairs until they're done
Solving problems calmly when tenants complain
Keeping records and reports in Excel
Managing and scheduling a small team
What the interview asks
Why do you want to manage properties? Say what you like, such as solving problems, working with people or keeping a place in good shape.
What would you do if a tenant keeps paying late? Say you'd call first, listen to the reason, agree on a date, and write it down.
How do you handle an urgent repair at night, like a water leak? Describe your steps: contact the repair person, inform the tenants, then report to the owner.
How do you deal with two neighbors who keep complaining about each other? Say you'd hear both sides, stay fair, check the house rules and keep a written record.
Most posts ask for a college degree, often in business, hospitality or a related course, plus some office or customer experience.
Prepare a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your government numbers: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
Apply online or send your resume directly to property companies, condo corporations and building owners.
Expect one or two interviews, and sometimes a test on reports or Excel.
Start as a property assistant or leasing staff if you have no experience. It's a common way in.
What the work is like
You work mostly on site in an office at the building, and you walk around often to check the property. The hardest part is being on call when something breaks or a tenant is upset.
Questions
Do I need experience to become a property manager?
Most posts want some experience, but you can start as an assistant or leasing staff and move up.
Can I get this job without a degree?
Some small owners hire without one, but most companies ask for a college degree.
Is property manager a desk job?
Not fully. You do office work and reports, but you also walk the property and meet tenants.
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