Area Property Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans and directs operation and maintenance of Market, Section 8, HOME, FDIC, Bond and/or LIHTC sites within area delegated by Regional Property Manager by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate property managers. Frequent travel is required. Area Property Managers work independently with minimal supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions for this position relate to the responsibility of oversight of property operations of assigned properties, companies, and personnel including but not limited to:

• Administer Company policies related to matters such as regulation of property management and marketing of Market, Section 8, HOME, FDIC, Bond and/or LIHTC housing sites, operations, safety and property maintenance standards.
• Regularly visits site offices, inspects field operations and reviews periodic reports from property managers to determine progress of occupancy and maintenance projects.
• Prepare directives for the Property Managers on policies and procedures of the Company.
• Review budget estimates and assist Property Managers, when necessary, in preparation of acceptable budgets for properties assigned to the portfolio.
• Ensure, through review with subordinate managers, that approved budgets are implemented and consistently followed to promote efficiency and profitability.
• Implement changes in policy based on recommendations from studies of capacity of present facilities, market requirements and probable future needs.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assumes management responsibility for all property activities including accounting, budgeting and financial planning and analysis; recommends and develops policies and procedures for improving operations and internal controls.
• Supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates subordinate staff to ensure occupational growth, effectiveness, and productivity including identification of training needs and adherence to the Company’s standards of conduct and/or code of ethics.
• Maintains internal control system to ensure integrity of data and works to achieve transparency in accounting and financial reporting processes. Provide technical leadership for all property management matters.
• Assists with the implementation of the company’s strategic goals, objectives and priorities;
• Works with RPM to establish appropriate staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting department to ensure continual improvements; mentors, trains, motivates and evaluates subordinates to ensure professional growth, effectiveness and productivity.
• Promotes equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment, housing management, maintenance, and service delivery, and ensures compliance with all relevant legislation; ensures that qualified individuals are not excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or are subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.

• Bachelors degree. Minimum 5 years progressive experience in Property Management.
• Experience in Market, Section 8, HOME, FDIC, Bond and/or LIHTC property management REQUIRED.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess sound judgment and decision-making skills. Strong ability to self-manage, drive objectives and meet deadlines.
• Solid business acumen required, as well as, the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively at all levels, internally and externally, to maximize performance and results.
• Must be forward thinking with the ability to improve operational efficiencies.
• Ability to multi-task and exhibit strong organizational and project management skills is required.
• Excellent communication, managerial and problem solving skills are required.
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Working (intermediate or better) knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite expecially Excel and Outlook.
• Yardi Experience is a plus (if not a requirement)
• Affordable Housing designation(s) preferred (if not a requirement)