Lease-Up Community Manager

About the position

The Community Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an individual community or group of communities in the same geographic area. Build a strong team(s) with common goals and objectives. Manages residential real estate properties for clients by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors/employees. Duties include: participation and oversight of: budgeting, workplace safety, financial reporting and tracking, marketing, operations, human resource administration and a property’s overall performance as a real estate asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each building at least once each week and maintain daily records of inspections.
• Ensure that the Community Safety Program is effective and proactive.
• Conduct and have recorded monthly Safety Meetings with all staff members.
• Coordinate with the Regional Property Manager on all housing violations and potential problems.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing policies and regulations.
• Follow emergency procedures and notify authorities immediately of emergencies.
• Inspect vacated apartments and decide on turnover repairs/redecorating.
• Monitor stock levels and project supplies required for property operations.
• Monitor work of contractors and report findings to the Regional Property Manager.
• Assure that lease or rental agreements are properly completed and renewed.
• Keep common areas clean and in good repair.
• Report property or liability insurance claims within 24 hours.
• Assist with eviction of residents in compliance with court orders.
• Hire, train, and supervise on-site personnel.
• Provide leadership and motivation to employees.
• Review employee performance and schedule training programs as needed.
• Oversee daily marketing/sales/customer service efforts.
• Ensure vacant units are clean and market ready.
• Supervise resident services and ensure superior customer service.
• Ensure purchases are made in accordance with company policy.
• Manage subordinate supervisors and evaluate their performance.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two to three years related experience and/or training.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and jurisdictional laws concerning multi-family housing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and governmental regulations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.

Nice-to-haves

• IREM certification highly desirable.

Benefits

• 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities