Assistant Manager

About the role

At Barge Properties, we believe great property management starts with great people. Headquartered in Central Texas, we are a full-service real estate management company specializing in multifamily housing and self‑storage communities. Our team partners closely with property owners to streamline operations, improve performance, and maximize long‑term property value. Our mission goes beyond managing buildings; we focus on creating thriving communities for residents and strong returns for investors while building rewarding careers for the professionals who make it all possible. We manage thousands of units across Texas and have a reputation for operational expertise, strategic investment insight, and a hands‑on leadership approach. Talented professionals choose Barge Properties because we empower our team to think like owners, every person's work contributes to community growth across Texas, and our experienced leadership mentors and develops the next generation of leaders. This Assistant Property Manager role offers exposure to all areas of property management, the stability of a 40+‑year company with a strong Texas footprint, advancement opportunities in a growing portfolio, and a collaborative, supportive environment where you can learn from seasoned leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted support to the Property Manager, helping guide day‑to‑day property operations
• Serve as a friendly, professional point of contact for residents, answering questions and helping resolve concerns
• Assist with leasing activities, renewals, and accurate recordkeeping using AppFolio
• Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure timely, quality completion
• Help conduct property inspections and support ongoing improvement projects
• Assist with vendor coordination, contracts, and service agreements
• Support compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Help manage operations across multiple properties while staying organized and detail‑oriented

Requirements

• Prior experience in property management or a related real estate, housing, or hospitality role
• Working knowledge of leasing processes and basic property operations
• Comfort using property management systems (AppFolio experience a plus, but not required)
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and over the phone
• A team‑oriented mindset with a customer‑service focus
• Organized, dependable, and able to juggle multiple priorities with confidence

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & AD&D
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development & Mobility Opportunities

Schedule

This position requires full‑time, on‑site presence at our Toscana Apartments, Bedford TX location. The standard schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. Employment visa (e.g., H-1B) for this position.