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Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Real Estate Manager in downtown Minneapolis. This role creates and maintains value in real property consistent with the owner’s objectives. The position seeks the efficient balance of tenant and owner relations, provides accurate financial budgeting and expense control, and properly manages risk in compliance with the highest standard of professional ethics.

This role is based at the historic Midtown Exchange Building in Minneapolis. This iconic 1.1-million-square-foot property is a premier example of historic rehabilitation and urban mixed-use operations. This property is a bustling hub of community activity, requiring a candidate who excels at navigating public-facing environments, complex stakeholder relationships, and large-scale facility management.

• Comfortable taking a leadership role in client relationships


• Effectively uses excellent customer service in all business relationships


• Creates well-written, well-executed, accurate reports for review


• Ability to monitor accountability from staff, vendors and suppliers


• Effectively manage the aesthetic and operational aspects of an asset


• Excellent verbal, written and financial analysis skills


• Competent Microsoft Office Suite and real estate management software


• Understand data base functionality


• Maintain expertise in one or more specialties such as ADA, OSHA, Indoor Air Quality or Real Estate Valuation


• Ensure team members understand what is expected of them and hold them accountable for performance, provide regular feedback and have development conversations, delegate appropriate tasks and provide timely and meaningful recognition.


• Anticipate and create opportunities for expanding client business


• Manage relationships with building principals with a focus on tenant satisfaction and lease renewal


• Prepare timely and accurate budgets to allow for appropriate reviews prior to owner-required submittal dates


• Implement budget to meet owner financial expectations


• Manage the budget and property consistent with the terms and conditions of the management agreement


• Meet monthly reporting deadlines with well-executed narrative and variance explanation


• Responsibly manage the aesthetic and operational aspects of the asset


• Schedule regular property inspections to target areas for improvement and ID risk management issues


• Work to assure optimal leasing exposure


• Work to bridge gaps between leasing, tenant improvement completion and occupancy


• Clearly document excellence and insufficiencies regarding the building/asset including vendors and subcontractors


• Understand and foster the development needs of staff

• Minimum two-year degree with an emphasis in business or real estate.


• Hold a real estate license, as needed.


• Successfully completed two real estate certification designation courses such as RPA and CPM.


• Minimum three years’ experience working as an administrative assistant or similar in a real estate management department or firm.


• Comfortable taking a leadership role in client relationships.


• Creates well-written, well-executed, accurate reports for review.


• Ability to monitor accountability from staff, vendors and suppliers.


• Ability to effectively manage the aesthetic and operational aspects of an asset.


• Excellent financial analysis skills.


• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and real estate management software, understanding of data base functionality.


• Maintain expertise in one or more specialties such as ADA, OSHA, Indoor Air Quality or Real Estate Valuation.

• Seeks opportunities to demonstrate leadership qualities regularly


• Competent ability in assessment of lease deal points


• Willingly take on additional responsibilities as become available


• Must be reliable and self-motivated to work independently


• Must be able to successfully work on a team


• Meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations on a daily basis is required


• Communicates effectively to internal and external customers


• Competent computer skills


• Takes a lead role in creation and successful implementation of client relationship plan


• Represent Ryan in trade organizations and industry

The annual salary is $70,000 - 80,000.00. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits


• Retirement and Savings Benefits


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs


• Parenting Benefits


• Employee Discount Programs


• Pet insurance


• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds


• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at humanresources@ryancompanies.com.

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third‑party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings - we build stories.

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, CLICK HERE. If we can help accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email humanresources@ryancompanies.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case.

Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at humanresources@ryancompanies.com.