Apartment Property Manager

Career Opportunities at Cal-Am Properties

Formed in 1988, Cal-Am Properties, Inc. is one of the largest privately held operators of RV resorts, manufactured home communities and apartment communities in the United States. Through teamwork and dedication, our staff are valued as an important component to our total success. Everyone at Cal-Am is continually working today for tomorrow’s lifestyle ensuring those we serve have an unparalleled experience of the highest quality.

APARTMENT PROPERTY MANAGER

The Apartment Property Manager is accountable for all community operations. The Property Manager will administer all phases of community operations and effectively manage and coordinate persons, activities, and available resources in order to accomplish community objectives as set forth by the Regional/District Property Manager and company. In addition, they will train the Leasing Manager to assume all managerial duties in the event of the property manager’s absence.

Compensation Package: $67,000 Annual Salary + Commissions
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and Sick, 401K
Schedule : Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Responsible for office opening on schedule, condition of office, and community curb appeal.
• Hires, trains, motivates and supervises all on-site staff in order to achieve the operational goals of the company. This includes new employee orientation and training, ongoing formal and informal performance evaluation, review and approval of timesheets, and instructing and advising on-site staff on employee procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures all on-site staff has enrolled in and completed necessary courses
• Provides comprehensive feedback to non-performing employees. Facilitates disciplinary procedures and documentation up to and including terminations of employment if necessary.
• Provides clear and concise instructions for effective management of on-site staff.
• Working with the RM/DM, the property manager will assist in budgeting for each upcoming calendar year. The property manager is responsible for staying within the established budget guidelines throughout the year.
• Ensures that all rents are collected when due, and posted in a timely manner.
• Performs evictions and utility cut-offs as required on delinquent rents.
• Complete Final Account Summary in a timely manner per state guidelines.
• Constant vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations, and certificates of insurance. The property manager is responsible for approving and submitting all invoices to the corporate office for payment.
• Reports all liability and community incidents to the corporate office immediately. Ensures that all workers’ compensations claims are reported and proper paperwork is completed.
• Complete any pertinent safety checklists with maintenance staff.
• Physically walk and inspect community on a regular basis; inspects vacant units and make ready units.
• Reviews weekly reporting for accuracy. Coordinate with leasing and maintenance to ensure communication of move-outs and move-ins to prepare for make-ready status.
• Ensures completion of various daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reports or offers recommendations for community capital improvements or repairs, the development of job specifications, bid acquisitions, contract developments, and negotiations, etc.
• Prepares and follows guidelines of community operating budget, and makes recommendations for ways to maximize income and minimize expenses.
• Supports overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions in regards to promotions, advertisements, etc.
• Supervises the planning and implementation of, and attends and monitors, various community recreational and social activities.
• Becomes active in the local business community and develop a rapport with the residential community.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School
• Minimum Experience: 2 Years of on-site management
• Preferred Field-of-Expertise: Residential or commercial management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Field-of-Expertise: Sales/multi-family property management experience
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Yardi Software a plus, but not mandatory