What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Property Manager position at Bhired?
Portfolio Property Manager | New Jersey · $80,000 – $95,000 Performance Bonus
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role overseeing a growing Class A multifamily portfolio of 228 units New Jersey markets — with a clear path to grow into a Director of Property Management as the portfolio expands. You'll be the operational engine behind lease-up, daily property performance, staff development, and ownership communication, with real upside to build out a team beneath you over time. If you're an experienced property management pro ready to level up and leave your mark on a portfolio from the ground up, this is the one.
Key Responsibilities
Property Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple NJ properties
- Manage leasing activity, occupancy, renewals, and resident relations
- Monitor rent collection, delinquencies, and tenant communication
- Coordinate maintenance, unit turns, work orders, and vendor follow-up
- Establish and maintain procedures for leasing, maintenance, communication, and reporting
- Ensure full compliance with New Jersey landlord-tenant law, fair housing rules, and municipal requirements
Lease-Up
- Lead lease-up efforts for new buildings and vacant units
- Monitor pricing, concessions, traffic, applications, and move-ins
- Oversee listings, signage, online marketing, and local outreach
- Track leasing results and provide regular updates to ownership
Staff & Vendor Management
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise property management, leasing, and maintenance staff
- Manage vendor relationships and hold contractors accountable to performance standards
- Ensure site-level staff adhere to company procedures and service expectations
Reporting & Ownership Communication
- Provide regular updates on occupancy, leasing activity, collections, maintenance, and overall performance
- Assist with operating budgets and monthly reporting
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue, reduce costs, and improve operations
- Partner directly with ownership on priorities, issues, and portfolio growth strategy
Qualifications
- 5 years of property management experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or multi-site role preferred
- Experience managing or supporting lease-up of a new development
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey landlord-tenant law and fair housing regulations
- Proven ability to hire, train, and manage staff
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills
- Comfortable traveling between multiple NJ properties
- Experience with property management software; AppFolio is a plus
- Familiarity with Essex, Monmouth, or Mercer County rental markets preferred
- CAM, CPM, ARM, or similar credentials are a plus
Interested? Send your resume to: Aron@bhirednyc.com