Portfolio Manager - Lease Up

About Arboreal Management Arboreal Management is a mission-driven property management company focused on affordable and workforce housing in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve grown quickly to manage over 5,000 homes with integrity, care, and a commitment to long-term community success. Our strength lies in combining strong operations, deep compliance expertise, and modern technology to deliver exceptional outcomes for residents, partners, and regulators. Portfolio Manager – In Person (Seattle, WA) $85,000 – $95,000 + Benefits About The Role We're looking for an experienced Lease-Up Portfolio Manager to lead the successful stabilization of residential buildings in Seattle. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of a lease-up—someone who knows how to build momentum, hit occupancy targets, and set a property up for long-term success. Why You’ll Love This Role Impact & Mission: Your work directly improves housing access and quality for people in your community. Leadership & Growth: You’ll lead a skilled team while collaborating closely with senior leadership in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Variety & Challenge: No two days are the same—you'll be driving lease-up velocity, overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and building the foundation for stable, high-performing assets. Culture & Support: We believe in data-driven decisions, respectful resident relationships, and a team-first mindset. What You'll Do Lead Lease-Up Execution: Drive aggressive, strategic lease-up campaigns to achieve stabilization targets on time and on budget. Own the Portfolio: Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple properties—leasing, pricing, compliance, and maintenance. Inspire & Guide: Manage and mentor leasing, admin, and maintenance staff to hit goals and grow professionally. Drive Performance: Manage NOI, financial reporting, and Section 8 paperwork with precision and care. Innovate: Identify opportunities for improvement and lead light rehab projects as needed. Collaborate: Partner with our accounting team, senior leaders, and vendors to deliver consistent results. What You'll Bring Proven lease-up experience — required. You’ve successfully taken a property from pre-leasing through stabilization and know what it takes. 3+ years of property management experience, with hands-on oversight of multiple properties. Experience working at affordable or workforce housing properties. A track record of hitting occupancy goals under tight timelines. Proven leadership skills and the ability to build strong, effective teams quickly. Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving work environment. A data-oriented, problem-solving mindset. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. What We Offer Competitive compensation and benefits package. Immediate performance based bonus available. Leadership role in a growing, mission-driven organization. Opportunity to shape and optimize operations with strong executive backing. Collaborative team culture that values innovation, excellence, and integrity. Arboreal is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arboreal Management