Property Manager - Newport, NH

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Elm Grove Companies is a trusted leader in real estate and property management, dedicated to providing exceptional service to both property owners and tenants. We pride ourselves on maintaining strong relationships, delivering operational excellence, and creating communities where residents feel at home. Our portfolio includes affordable housing, market-rate, and mixed-use properties, with a commitment to ensuring compliance and supporting residents with dignity and care.

Our Culture & Values

At Elm Grove Companies, our values aren’t just words — they’re how we work every day. We lead with Respect , collaborate through Synergy , take Accountability for our actions, show up with Dependability , and embrace a Growth Mindset in everything we do.

We expect every team member to live these values daily — in how they communicate, solve problems, and support one another. We offer freedom to think, create, and contribute without micromanagement, and we hold each other to a high standard of ownership and integrity.

If these values align with how you work and who you are, we want to talk with you.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Property Manager in the Newport, NH (Woolen Mills) to oversee the day-to-day operations of residential and/or commercial properties, with a strong emphasis on affordable housing. This role requires balancing tenant relations, financial management, compliance oversight, and operational excellence to ensure properties are running smoothly, efficiently, and profitably while meeting all affordable housing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily property operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, local regulations, and affordable housing program requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors, and housing agencies.
• Handle tenant communications, including lease administration, renewals, recertifications, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure accurate completion of annual certifications, income verifications, and other program compliance documentation.
• Coordinate property maintenance, inspections, and repairs in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage budgets, financial reports, and expense tracking.
• Market available units, conduct property showings, and manage the leasing process.
• Lead, train, and supervise on-site staff (if applicable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of property management experience, including direct experience with affordable housing programs (e.g., Section 8, LIHTC, HUD, or other housing authority programs).
• Strong knowledge of property laws, leasing practices, compliance requirements, and maintenance coordination.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in property management software (e.g., AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium) and MS Office.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and manage time effectively.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (or other language) strongly preferred — ability to communicate with a diverse resident population is highly valued.
• [Optional: Real Estate license, ARM®, or other property management certification preferred.]

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment at Elm Grove Companies.

Elm Grove Companies is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.