Description

Fortis Property Management Job Description

Job Title: Community Manager

Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Operations

Prepared by: Human Resources

Reports to: Regional Manager

Date: 4/25/24

Position Overview:

Help People find their new homes! Your main focus as a Community Manager here at West Wind Landing Apartments is to enhance the community for which they are responsible in the most efficient and profitable manner possible based upon the goals and objectives of the owner(s) and investor(s), as well as ensuring the greatest possible satisfaction and wellbeing of all customers. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every leasing consultant on the Fortis team.

Why work for us?

Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you.

And we put our money where our mouth is; we take care of our team. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work, we guarantee paid time off, and we provide employee rental discounts on our properties because we know that your family at home is and should be your first priority. We also promote internal advancement to further your life in our Fortis family because we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the workers of today.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

The Community Manager is responsible for the total on-site operations of the assigned Community. Under the direction of the Regional Property Manager and/or Head of Multifamily Operations, they are responsible for: 

Financial

In conjunction with the Regional Property manager, the Community Manager will assist in the preparation and formulation of the annual operating budget for each calendar year. Additionally the Community Manager is responsible for operating the property within the established budget.

Collect all rents and other incomes while controlling property expenses within the guidelines of the budget

Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner

Review and analyze monthly financial statements and provide a written report to the Head of Multifamily Operations

Marketing

Keep community occupied with qualified residents through advertising and promotional activities

Complete market surveys and maintain a current knowledge of the local market

Grow the market rents at your community 

Resident Relations

Develop and implement an effective resident retention program 

Provide superior customer service

Present lease agreements and renewals at the highest possible rental rates

Resolve resident complaints

Oversee eviction proceedings if necessary

Facilities Management

Responsible for the physical condition and maintenance of the Community

Continually inspect the Community and implement an ongoing maintenance and improvement plan

Quickly resolve emergency maintenance issues

Staff Relations and Administration

Hiring, training, evaluating, motivating, and supervising all on-site Associates 

Develop and supervise an ongoing training program for all on-site Associates 

Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures

Thorough knowledge of computer systems 

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Legal matters and laws applicable to the state in which the property is located 
• Fair Housing policies and procedures 
• Life/Safety issues 
• ADA, OSHA, EPA policies and procedures 
• Risk Management adherence 

Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

The Community Manager will report to the Regional Property Manager and/or Head of Multifamily Operations. Leadership will provide ongoing support and direction for community growth

Supervision Exercised:

The Community Manager will supervise all on-site Associates and all outside contractors employed by Fortis Property Management to work at their community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education 

• Two or four year college degree preferred but not required 
• Industry and related continuing education a plus
• NAA Certified Apartment Manager designation preferred but not required
• High School graduate or equivalent is a minimum requirement with experience

Experience 

• 3-5 years multi-family property management. 
• Strong marketing and sales background 

Special Skills 

• Ability to successfully lead, manage, and teach people 
• Organizational skills 
• Ability to delegate 
• Computer literate with the following software: 
• Yardi, Rentcafe, CRM
• Rent Cafe
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong math skills with the ability to read and understand financial statements 
• Good decision making ability 
• Professional image