Jobs in asset managementproperty manager, assistant property manager and facility maintenance coordinatorcontinue to be in high demand as commercial construction reaches new heights.
Finding the appropriately qualified employees for these important jobs can be difficult, writes Nick Chavez in the Albuquerque Journal. Asset manager positions require unique individuals with well-rounded skills: accounting, conflict resolution, administrative, managerial, and organizational and computer skills, to name a few, Chavez writes.
Finding such qualified professionals should be done through the associations with industry-specific accreditations such as certified property manager, accredited residential manager, and accredited commercial manager. Given the constant shifts in the asset management field, on-going training and development of current staff is also vital. While that training isn't always easy to come by, attending NAA's MAXIMIZE Conference, which is dedicated to helping apartment industry professionals at all levels to stay abreast of shifting market trends in asset management is a great way to do it.