Community Manager

At Halverson and Blaiser Group, Ltd., we are dedicated to excellence in property management. With over 30 years of expertise in the Twin Cities market, we specialize in managing and developing residential and commercial properties. Our portfolio includes over 6,000 units of multi-family housing and more than 500,000 square feet of commercial space.

Our mission is to manage real estate investments with expertise and dedication, helping clients achieve their goals while enhancing our communities. With deep roots in the Twin Cities, we deliver results through a service-oriented philosophy centered on people, accountability, and trust.

The Community Manager is responsible for the total on-site operation of the assigned community (ies). He/She is expected to display a strong commitment to company goals, values and the success of the company. Under the immediate direction of the Regional Manager, a Community Manager is responsible for all administration, property maintenance and security, financial tracking and budgeting, recording keeping/reporting components listed below.

Core Values:

AIR - Driven by Accountability, Invested in People, Built on Reputation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Always maintain highest occupancy possible
• Walk notice apartments once resident turns in notice
• Prepare for move ins, renovations, and turns timely
• Prepare written reports as well as Plumbing & Smoke Detector logs to Regional Manager quarterly
• Submit weekly, and month-end reports to Regional Manager
• Monitor Advertising sources; IE: Internet, print ads, and locator services

ADMINISTRATION:

• Maintain regular office hours consisting of 8-5pm, or 9-6pm
• Handle resident concerns/problems
• Enforce lease agreements, as well as house/community policies
• Prepare/process all documents related to rent; i.e. non-payment, (UD, etc).
• Monitor key control
• Document any/all changes in the resident/maintenance file
• Oversee, direct and mentor other site staff
• Monitor and supervise contracted services and vendors
• Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets
• Keep Outlook open, respond to emails and voicemails in a timely and professional manner
• Approve Invoices in PayScan
• Provide leasing assistance per property needs

RECORD KEEPING/REPORTING:

• Ensure that all documents are scanned and filed accordingly in Yardi Voyager
• Provide Regional Manager with a monthly building report
• Prepare all non-financial government agency reports

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 yrs in Property Management
• Basic knowledge of bookkeeping
• Ability to problem solve with staff and residents
• Good written and verbal communication skills

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, climb ladders, perform duties requiring extensive maneuverability and normal strength
• Work is performed in interior and exterior structure and common areas

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, additional education or professional designations preferred

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (email and calendaring), basic math, and use of Property Management software, Yardi preferred

• Excellent references

• Available to work periodic evenings or weekends

• Reliable transportation to travel to and between buildings and attend business meetings and trainings

• Demonstrated organizational ability

• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation

• Stable disposition – able to handle stress and confrontation

• Strategic thinker

• Uses common sense to generate practical solutions

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.