APARTMENT PROPERTY MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: Bear Real Estate Group is looking for a motivated and experienced Property Manager to oversee VMC Lofts & 5th Ave Lofts in Kenosha. You'll lead a team of professionals within a beautiful building with premium amenities. You’ll be responsible for coordinating people, activities and available resources in order to maximize the successful operation of the property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates and manages all core business processes, including leasing, resident relations, marketing, maintenance, budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, vendor relations, selection and recruitment, and team development.
• Ensures office is open on schedule and model apartments are maintained in a clean condition.
• Completes move-in/move-out inspections with residents.
• Reviews and takes appropriate action on delinquencies, tenant retention, and budget.
• Ensure that market surveys are conducted.
• Utilizes the market information to make strategic decisions for the success of the property.
• Welcomes and shows prospective residents the property utilizing Company leasing techniques and expectations.
• Communicates policy and procedure changes with community team members.
• Holds regular team meetings to communicate goals, progress toward goals and expectations and identifies actions to achieve objectives.
• Monitors individual team member performance and provides timely and constructive feedback.
• Leads by example for team members in the areas of resident communication, leasing, and telephone techniques.
• Take a hands-on approach to any necessary duties to ensure the job is completed.
• Follows through on resident problems to satisfactory resolution and communicate problems to any necessary party to facilitate resolution.
• Performs on-site new team member orientation.
• Supervises, trains, and leads community team members in order to achieve the operational goals of the company and the property.
• Maintains relationships with residents, associates and vendors on a professional level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Schedule Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-5:00.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises 1 employee within the Leasing Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two to four years related experience or equivalent.
• Familiarity with construction standards and terminology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
• Ability to direct and recommend cost-effective creative solutions
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases
• Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options.
• Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays.
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments.
• Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that shape neighborhoods and improve lives.
• Be Rewarded: Eligible for performance-based bonuses.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bear Real Estate Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.