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Assistant Property Manager (Floater)

Austin, TX

$18.25 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the position: the Assistant Property Manager will split time between two communities located in Austin, TX (Travis Flats and Talavera Lofts). This position is fulltime, hourly (Monday - Friday ...

Property Assistant Manager - Floater

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a Property Assistant Manager to join our team. This role provides support across multiple apartment communities in the Southwest Houston area. As a floater, you'll step in to assist ...

Property Assistant Manager - Floater

Houston, TX · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a Property Assistant Manager to join our team. This role provides support across multiple apartment communities in the Southwest Houston area. As a floater, you'll step in to assist ...

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How much do property manager floater jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for property manager floater in the United States is $58,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a property manager floater?

Property Manager Floaters are professionals who temporarily fill in for property managers at various properties, often within the same company or management group. They handle day-to-day operations such as leasing, tenant relations, maintenance requests, and rent collection whenever a permanent property manager is absent or a position is vacant. Floaters ensure continuity of service, assist with transitions, and may work at multiple locations over short periods. Their flexibility and familiarity with company policies make them valuable in maintaining smooth operations across different properties.

How does the role of a property manager floater differ from a traditional property manager in terms of daily responsibilities and team collaboration?

A Property Manager Floater typically covers multiple properties as needed, filling in for site managers who are absent or assisting during periods of high activity. This requires adaptability, as each property may have different procedures, resident profiles, and maintenance issues. Floaters often collaborate closely with various onsite teams, leasing agents, and maintenance staff, quickly learning new systems and building rapport with residents on short notice. This dynamic environment helps develop a broad skill set and can open doors to permanent management positions within the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a property manager floater, and why are they important?

To excel as a Property Manager Floater, you need a solid understanding of property management principles, leasing processes, and relevant real estate regulations, often supported by prior experience in property management or real estate. Familiarity with property management software like Yardi, AppFolio, or MRI, as well as basic accounting systems, is typically required. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and effective communication are vital soft skills, given the need to support multiple properties and teams. These abilities ensure seamless property operations, tenant satisfaction, and efficient problem-solving across diverse assignments.

What is the difference between Property Manager Floater vs Property Manager?

AspectProperty Manager FloaterProperty Manager
CertificationsReal estate license, property management certifications often preferredSame as floater, often requires real estate license and certifications
Work EnvironmentMultiple properties, flexible assignments, varied locationsTypically assigned to one property or portfolio
Employer UsageUsed by property management companies for coverage across multiple sitesUsed by property owners or management firms for specific properties
Search IntentComparison with property manager, flexible roles, coverageStandard property management roles, specific property oversight

The main difference between a Property Manager Floater and a Property Manager is that floaters work across multiple properties, providing flexible coverage, while property managers are usually dedicated to a specific property. Floaters require similar certifications and work in dynamic environments, making them ideal for companies needing versatile staff.

How much does a property manager floater make?

A property manager floater typically earns between $40,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the property portfolio. They often work flexible hours and may need to handle multiple properties or roles within a management team.
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Infographic showing various Property Manager Floater job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,335 per year, or $28 per hour.

Property Manager (Floater)

KW Property Management

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago


KW Property Management & Consulting rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

194th of 204 rated real estate companies


Job description

The Property Manager (Floater) provides management, direction, and leadership to ensure the property is maintained and operated in accordance with KWPM objectives. Property Managers are certified and licensed by the State of Florida for Community Property Manager (CAM).   

Duties and Essential Functions

  • As the key employee liaisons between the client, KW Property Management, and internal support staff, the Property Manager must perform the job duties with a view toward projecting a professional and competent image: Service to the customer in a friendly and outgoing manner is essential, while timeliness and professional appearance are key.
  • The position is fundamental to all functions of the community and includes working closely with the Association Board of Directors and/or the Developer to manage and operate the community, facilitate solutions to problems within the community.  Strong management skills, customer service skills, and supervisory skills are required. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Demonstrate a positive, professional and client-oriented attitude about the company with coworkers, residents, owners, clients and the public; whether contact is by mail, telephone or in person. Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet client's expectations.
  • On assigned properties, act as the company's primary coordinator to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed contractual property management obligations.
  • Prepare annual budget for the association.
  • Analyze and distribute monthly financial statements including operating variances from budget, cash management and strategies for collection of receivables.
  • Maintain complete and accurate property files and records, according to department systems, with an emphasis on documentation for future reference. Coordinate with headquarters support staff on management company procedures for processing and distributing information. Provide prompt, detailed and accurate general status reports on all properties assigned.
  • Supervise on-site team members. Develop specifications and continually evaluate service needs and performance in all areas of maintenance and management. Encourages staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards.  Motivates staff to work as a team.   
  • Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments, with coworkers and particularly with other members of a project team. Prepare for team meetings, in advance, and act as chairperson for the meeting.
  • Acquires and maintains current knowledge of state and regulatory agency statutes and each client’s community documents, policies, and procedures.
  • Initiates contact with new resident representatives to coordinate the move-in process, provides an introduction and orientation to the staff and building, reviews available services, and reviews the building rules and regulations.
  • Sets and adheres to the highest standards of performance and instills them in the staff by personal follow-up to insure that the service is being delivered.
  • Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with the BOD, Unit Owners, and vendors.
  • Ability to run a BOD meeting when necessary according to Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Creates a management report, which depicts an update on administrative items, a financial overview, actual condition of the property, progress of specific projects, and makes clear and concise recommendations.
  • Prepares professional presentations of reports, action plans, budgets, bid analysis, etc.
  • Supports the KWPM’s GREAT values, philosophy, goals and adheres to KWPM policies.
  • Organizes time effectively and successfully balances the competing demands of multiple projects.
  • Attends monthly Manager’s meeting.
  • Maintain and uploads all documents into the management support systems accurately and update accordingly.
  • Monitors contracts regularly.  Evaluate and negotiate all contracts effectively.  Ensure all vendors provide a certificate of insurance naming the Association and KW Property Management as additional insured and certificate holder.  Obtain copy of all business licenses from vendors.  Update all documents accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate records, files and communication pertinent to the Association office. 
  • Organizes all files and policies as per the company’s standards.
  • Update Association communication regularly – Update menu boards, prepare Association newsletter, update Association web-site.
  • Processes violations, work orders, architectural control applications, lease applications, and sale applications regularly on a monthly basis as required.
  • Possesses all knowledge of assets cash balances and availability of funds for projects.  Cash flow management for capital improvement.
  • Monitors aging report, timely legal action, and updated collection module on a timely basis.
  • Keeps up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory, and update preventive maintenance manual quarterly.  

·         Communication Proficiency

·         Business Acumen.

·         Customer/Client Focus.

·         Decision Making.

·         Financial Management.

·         Results Driven. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will be responsible in managing the staff on-site 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee will need to walk the property on a daily basis which will include climbing stairs. 

Position Type

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday.  Business hours will be determine by the client’s needs. 

Travel

There will be some travel to attend training and/or meetings, locally. 

Required Education and Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience as Community Property Manager managing the community operations, such as staff and service contracts.
  • High School diploma required, college degree preferred
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, leases, regulations, or documents with a similar degree of complexity.
  • Must be proficient and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Must have a Florida CAM license.
  • Must have a valid FL Driver’s license.
  • Employee is sometimes required to work for extended periods of times; being flexible in the hours which could include nights and weekends.
  • Must have the ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner.
  • Some locations will require bi-lingual in English and Spanish  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


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