Roving Property Manager Jobs

Home is the foundation for everything in life. Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.

Why CommonBond Communities?:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee referral program
• A respectful and growth-oriented workplace
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee recognition and rewards program
• Work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• A chance to make a difference in the community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Compliance

• Stays abreast of any changes in fair housing.
• Complies with all city requirements and submit monthly reporting.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal and local laws.

Leadership

• Walks property at regular intervals to ensure resident property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition
• Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, outside agencies and organizations.
• Confers with maintenance technician concerning deferred maintenance, the operational budget, staff problems and overall maintenance related issues.
• Supervises, directs, trains and evaluates staff. Prepares yearly employee reviews
• Develops and maintains effective, professional relationship with residents, the community and owners/owner boards.
• Directs assistant manager in collections.

Financial

• Reviews and codes all invoices for payment.
• Assists or prepares annual budget for the property.
• Tracks and evaluates utility costs.
• Enters all data into YARDI.
• Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
• Prints monthly reports concerning lease expiration dates and calculates rent increases.
• Operates property within budgeted income and expense guidelines.
• Meets Company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.

Property Management

• Shows apartments.
• Performance of on-site staff.
• Supervises and purchases janitorial, maintenance and office supplies.
• Status of vacancies/projected occupancy.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed.
• Exceeding budgeted expenses.
• Holds regular Crime Watch meetings.
• Any legal actions.
• Meets all corporate designated deadlines.
• Plans and coordinates model apartments.
• Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
• Prepares monthly newsletter for entire complex.
• Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan.
• Implements procedures as outlined in the Red Book. (Emergency procedures manual)
• Maintains accurate waiting list. Selects and screens new residents.
• Cash flow situation.
• Implements staff, program and/or site improvements contained in budget and OPM.
• Reports to regional manager and/or vice president of property management prior to hiring, terminating or making wage or position adjustments of on-site personnel. Authorizes staff payroll.
• Plans and coordinates resident activities.
• Keeps regional manager informed at all times in the areas of:
  • Status of vacancies/projected occupancy.

  • Cash flow situation.

  • Exceeding budgeted expenses.

  • Any legal actions.

  • Performance of on-site staff.

  • Property conditions that could necessitate action by the owner.

  • Potential property liabilities or hazards.
• Potential property liabilities or hazards.
• Property conditions that could necessitate action by the owner.
• Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards.

Resident Services (for Core Site properties)

• Resources and referrals o Lease education
• Provide essential supportive services to residents, including:
• Plan and coordinate community building opportunities for residents
• Collaborate with residents to maintain lease compliance and housing stability
• Individualized assistance, as necessary rec:max

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Two years experience in property management, leasing and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of government subsidy programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Willingness to coordinate resident activities.
• Excellent accounting skills.
• Commitment to the property performance. Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding and consistent use of YARDI software and EZ Labor.
• Strong marketing and leasing skills.
• Basic understanding of Affordable Housing Program.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the property as determined by the director of property management and/or Regional Managers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks.
• Typing speed of 40 to 50 wpm.
• Basic knowledge of apartment maintenance and construction.
• Must be willing to travel overnight and for extended periods as needed.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient office skills.
• Proficient on the computer.
• Excellent collection skills.
• Willingness and able to travel extensively between sites.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.

EDUCATION

• Associate degree or equivalent two years experience in property management, business or real estate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Walking and stair climbing.
• Ability to type.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Showing of apartments or walking property in adverse weather conditions
• Overtime as necessary.
• Smoke free work environment
• Quiet to moderate noise level.