Community Manager (Lease-up)

Jefferson Apartment Group is a full-service real estate firm specializing in multifamily and mixed-use real estate investments through our acquisition, development, construction and property management services. We are seeking a Community Manager to lead our team at J Rivelle, a brand-new, luxury lease‑up community in Arlington, VA 

J Rivelle is a 442 unit, 27-story mixed-use luxury high-rise located at the foot of the iconic Key Bridge, connecting Northern Virginia and the fashionable Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. Residences feature top-of-market finishes including floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies boasting unimpeded views. A glass skybridge connects the two residential towers which features a clubroom with full kitchen, private dining room, fireplace, gaming area—and sweeping views. The rooftop offers a resort-style pool, entertainment deck, and a 270-degree observation deck with unobstructed views of the nation’s capital, National Cathedral, and Potomac River.

The primary objective of the Community Manager is to supervise all phases of on-site operations, including the hiring, management of job performance and training of onsite staff. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Motivates staff. 
• Manages hiring and when necessary, termination of onsite staff. 
• Determines transitions and promotions for on-site staff. 
• Handles emergency situations. 
• Develops and implements new strategies and programs designed to ensure long-term residency. 
• Oversees collection of revenue and handles delinquent accounts. 
• Performs regular inspections of the apartment community. 
• Handles evictions and landlord liens. 
• Adheres to and implements all company policies. 
• Audits lease files. 
• Implements scheduled rent increases. 
• Oversees payment of invoices. 
• Assists in budget preparation. 
• Monitors parking lot for unauthorized vehicles. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Minimum of 1 year of property management experience in a managerial (Community Manager) capacity required. 
• Previous lease-up experience is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk frequently; sit frequently; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear and communicate with speech clarity continually; climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend occasionally. Employee must lift and/or move 15 pounds occasionally. 
Work environment: Setting typical of a business office. This is an in-office position. 

We offer a competitive salary and excellent individual and team performance-based bonus potential. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is offered to all full-time employees with medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO and rental discounts. Join a growing company with tremendous growth opportunities. EEO MFDV.