Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm is seeking a full-time Community Manager to join our dynamic team in Northglenn, CO.

Arden Karl’s Farm is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing world class customer service. The successful candidate must be well-versed in all aspects of property operations including leasing and lease ups, construction, maintenance, rent collection, financial reporting, and resident retention. The candidate must also be detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to work independently and while successfully managing the competing demands of the property.

Arden Karl’s Farm is a collection of multifamily residences at the Karl’s Farm development in Northglenn, Colorado. Arden will feature 385 townhomes and studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes, offering residents diverse options for unique living experiences. They will feature a boutique, modern industrial style that mixes warmth with sleek metals and concretes to deliver a modern farmhouse feel that ties into the larger Karl’s Farm development. The project will offer a robust collection of amenities, including a pool, private outdoor spaces, dog spa, bike shop, and shared workspaces. It will also feature activities and entertainment programming as well as concierge services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive the unit absorption by setting leasing goals, directing marketing activities, maintaining target occupancy, and establishing lease terms.
• Responsible for profit and loss of the property and oversight of all aspects of property operations, lease-up management, and stabilized asset management.
• Prepare budgets, maintain property, and set rental rates.
• Hire, manage, motivate, and develop staff.
• Direct property operations and staff in the most cost-effective manner.
• Work closely with construction and development to address any development issues.
• Responsible for preparation of detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial analysis on asset performance.
• Responsibility for competitive project and market knowledge through independently surveying the competitive projects.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Supervise rent collection, rent ledgers, bank deposits, and petty cash, pursue delinquent rents and evictions and provide appropriate information to collection company.
• Supervise resident relations and enforce all community rules and regulations.
• Supervise and direct maintenance staff, repairs, preventative maintenance, and improvements, landscaping, and tenant space oversight.
• Manage various operational aspects of commercial and office tenants on the property.
• Build and maintain an exciting resident activity program.
• Manage a diverse team of individuals and tasks related to the normal operations of a market rate multifamily community.
• Remain actively involved in industry associations.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years’ experience in property management
• 6 years’ experience in manager role
• Lease-up and mixed-use experience
• Fair housing training

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• YARDI property management software

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2years’ experience in property management or similar experience
• Experience with budget preparation

Preferred Education and Experience

• None