Property Manager - Aspire

Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of something great and find yourself At Home, At Sherman! We invite you to join our mission of building communities, enriching neighborhoods as a Property Manager at The Vicinity. Located in Downtown East Minneapolis, Vicinity offers 118 market rate and tax credit units overlooking the river.

As a Property Manager, you will be accountable for leading the daily operations of the assigned portfolio of real estate by coordinating the operational activities, leasing and marketing along with a strong focus on customer service and community relations.

Work Location

This position supports Aspire, 226 units of market rate housing in Westminster, Colorado.

Schedule & Hours:

The schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Property Management

• Takes ownership and acts as the company's primary coordinator to assure that the company's goals fully meet and to exceed contractual property management obligations.
• Directs the day-to-day activities of resident and tenant relations, safety/security, maintenance, marketing, landscaping, inspections, snow removal, and other operations.
• Walks property at regular intervals to ensure property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required.
• Performs other tasks & duties as assigned based on business need.
• Shops comparable projects in the market place monthly.
• Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion.
• Meets Company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
• Maintain complete and accurate property files and records, according to department systems, with an emphasis on documentation for future reference.
• Coordinates with Corporate support staff on management company procedures for processing and distributing information.
• Prepares all resident files to include all preparatory paperwork; prepares all move-out materials.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal and local housing laws.
• Complies with all Sherman Associates, agency and city compliance requirements.
• Assists with subsidy administration in accordance with HUD rules and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibility

• As applicable, supervises, coaches, directs, trains and evaluates staff; Prepares and conducts employee reviews and completes timecard approvals.
• Supervises on-site maintenance, if utilized at assigned properties. Develops specifications and continually evaluates service needs and performance in all areas of maintenance and management. Forecasts and manages replacement of major capital expense items including HVAC system, roof systems, parking lot surfaces, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience.
• CRM, CAM, COS, or other related professional certification preferred.
• Proven track record of success in overseeing a portfolio of 50-100 residential units strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors/external parties, and across corporate divisions.
• Knowledge of RealPage or other related property management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD/MFHA Programs) strongly preferred.
• As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with insurance and safe DMV driving record.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.