Assistant Property Manager

Lincoln Property Company has built one of the largest commercial real estate platforms in the country, and the work that keeps individual properties running well happens at the site level. This Assistant Property Manager role in Silver Spring is where that day-to-day reality lives. It's a full-scope support position covering commercial office, retail, and industrial assets, and it asks for someone who can hold a lot of moving pieces without dropping any of them.

The relationship side of this job is real and constant. Tenants call with problems. Vendors need direction. Owners want accurate, timely reporting. You'll be the connective tissue between all of them, working alongside the Property Manager to make sure nothing slips through. That means following up when building technical staff are handling a repair, reviewing vendor invoices before they go for approval, and communicating clearly with tenants in writing and in person, often about things that are frustrating them. The ability to stay level and professional under that kind of pressure matters more than most postings admit.

On the financial and administrative side, you'll support monthly reporting packages, help draft CAM and operating expense reconciliations in coordination with accounting, and manage lease administration across multiple systems. If you've touched AP workflows or a CMMS platform before, that experience will serve you well here. The role also pulls you into move-in and move-out coordination, property walk-throughs, emergency response planning, and procurement support. It's genuinely varied work.

One thing worth understanding about commercial property management at this level: CAM reconciliation is where a lot of assistant managers find themselves stretched early on. You're collecting operating expense data across vendors and cost categories, coordinating with an accounting team that has its own deadlines, and making sure the numbers actually reconcile against lease language. It takes attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions when something doesn't add up. That skill, once developed, transfers directly into property manager roles and beyond.

This position is fully in-office in Silver Spring. Lincoln operates at scale nationally, but this role is grounded in a specific place and a specific set of properties. Monthly site inspections and travel to assigned assets are part of the job.

What Lincoln is looking for

• A bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience (1 to 2 years in commercial real estate is the target range)
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for financial calculations and reporting
• Familiarity with AP and CMMS systems is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult conversations with tenants without escalating tension
• Solid organizational habits and the ability to manage competing deadlines without needing constant oversight
• An interest in developing leadership skills, including giving direction to direct reports and building consensus within a team
• Current authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $70,000. Lincoln offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off.