Property Manager

Lead a dynamic and growing residential property management team, with responsibilities for a multiple property high-rise portfolio.  The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable about residential property management, is a leader, and is an excellent communicator capable of building successful operational teams.  This leader will effectively manage personnel, resources, and operations in order to create a leading property portfolio with growing value.

Reports To: 

Regional Property Manager

Required Duties:  (Successful candidate will achieve the following within the first 18 months)

• Lead all facets of operations for a leading residential multi-property portfolio
• Develop and lead an effective and dynamic team of property operations personnel
• Oversee all aspects of financial performance, with an emphasis on consistent YOY NOI growth
• Maintain and improve physical assets within the portfolio, and provide competitive amenities and services to residents
• Direct the execution of best practices in operational procedures
• Develop and successfully execute annual operating and capital budgets
• Maintain strong knowledge of the local residential real estate market and direct knowledge of all competitive properties as well a leading properties in the broader market
• Understand and successfully implement leading property operating procedures and systems, including full utilization of the Yardi property operating platform
• Report regularly to management and senior management about financial and operational performance, with appropriate evaluation and analytical support
• Work collaboratively with maintenance and construction supervision personnel to provide repairs and improvements with best available cost vs. value characteristics
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure team alignment, goal achievement, and performance improvement
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure that properties are maintained in a first-class manner  Ensure compliance will all laws, codes, and regulations            Any other duties as assigned.

Must Possess:

• Superior leadership capabilities with excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
• Ability to develop a cohesive and motivated team, with alignment and accountability
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
• High goal orientation and proactive mindset
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in the residential property management industry
• Must possess an Illinois real estate broker’s license
• Proficient in operation of real estate software operating environment (Yardi, Real Page) and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical Demands of Job:

• Frequent hand motion with answering and dialing phones, computer and 10-key work;
• Occasional carrying and lifting of 15 pounds to perform various office duties as assigned
• Occasional immediate reaching to perform various office duties as assigned
• Minimal overhead reaching to perform various office duties as assigned
• Frequent standing for short amounts of time to perform various office duties
• Occasional walking for short amounts of time to perform various office duties
• Frequent sitting for long periods of time at desk or workstation
• Use of other small office machines to perform various office duties as assigned
• Minimal squatting or bending to perform various office duties as assigned