Property Manager
CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time Property Manager position at our Crestwood Ridge and The Meadows properties. These two beautiful properties, one senior and one multi-generational, are located in Cedar Rapids IA, with a combined 111 units. The Property Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the site in order to provide a fiscally sound, well-maintained and socially healthy apartment community.
The Property Manager also provides leadership and guidance to the staff.
Why Commonbond Communities?
- Work-life balance
- Competitive salary
- Employee referral program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- A respectful and growth-oriented workplace
- A chance to make the difference in the community!
- Ongoing training and professional development
Essential Job Functions and Associated Tasks
Compliance
- Ensures compliance with state, federal and local laws.
- Complies with all city requirements and submit monthly reporting.
- Stays abreast of any changes in fair housing.
Leadership
- Develops and maintains effective, professional relationship with residents, the community and owners/owner boards.
- Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, outside agencies and organizations.
- 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
- 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
- Directs assistant manager in collections.
Financial
- Meets Company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
- Operates property within budgeted income and expense guidelines.
- Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
- Assists or prepares annual budget for the property.
- Reviews and codes all invoices for payment.
- Tracks and evaluates utility costs.
- Prints monthly reports concerning lease expiration dates and calculates rent increases.
- Enters all data into YARDI.
Property Management
- Maintains accurate waiting list. Selects and screens new residents.
- 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.
- Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed.
- Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan.
- Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
- Meets all corporate designated deadlines.
- Implements staff, program and/or site improvements contained in budget and OPM.
- Implements procedures as outlined in the Red Book. (Emergency procedures manual)
- Supervises and purchases janitorial, maintenance and office supplies.
- Keeps regional manager informed on operational and financial details.
- Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards.
- Shows apartments.
- Prepares monthly newsletter for entire complex.
- Plans and coordinates resident activities.
- Plans and coordinates model apartments.
- Holds regular Crime Watch meetings.
Resident Services (for Core Site properties)
- Collaborate with residents to maintain lease compliance and housing stability
- Plan and coordinate community building opportunities for residents
- Provide essential supportive services to residents, including:
- Resources and referrals o Lease education
- Individualized assistance, as necessary
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge of government subsidy programs.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Excel.
- Two years experience in property management, leasing and staff supervision.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong marketing and leasing skills.
- Strong motivational skills.
- Ability to self-direct.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks.
- Proficient office skills.
- Willingness to learn.
- Willingness to coordinate resident activities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent collection skills.
- Proficient on the computer.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding and consistent use of YARDI software and EZ Labor.
- Excellent accounting skills.
- Typing speed of 40 to 50 wpm.
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of Affordable Housing Program.
- Basic knowledge of apartment maintenance and construction.
- Commitment to the property performance.
Education
- Associate degree or equivalent two years experience in property management, business or real estate.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to type.
- Walking and stair climbing.
- Smoke free work environment
- Quiet to moderate noise level.
- Overtime as necessary.
- Showing of apartments or walking property in adverse weather conditions.