Community Manager

Fortis Property Management; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(K)

Referral Program

Rent Discounts

Job summary

Fortis Property Management is seeking a Community Manager to lead on-site operations for a multi-family community. You will manage leasing, marketing, maintenance, and staff to maximize occupancy and revenue while delivering exceptional resident service.

Role requires 3–5 years of property management experience, knowledge of budgeting, and strong communication with residents and teams. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years multi-family property management

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site operations and financials
• Maintain occupancy through advertising and market surveys
• Manage maintenance and facilities; quickly resolve issues
• Hire, train, supervise on-site staff; develop training programs
• Ensure legal and safety compliance (ADA, Fair Housing, etc.)

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to delegate

Good decision making

Professional image

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two or four year college degree

Industry and related continuing education

NAA Certified Apartment Manager

IREM designation

High School graduate

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

MRI

AppFolio

Job description

Description

Fortis Property Management Job Description

Job Title: Community Manager

Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Operations

Prepared by: Human Resources

Reports to: Regional Manager

Position Overview:

Help People find their new homes! Your main focus as a Community Manager is to enhance the community for which they are responsible in the most efficient and profitable manner possible based upon the goals and objectives of the owner(s) and investor(s), as well as ensuring the greatest possible satisfaction and wellbeing of all customers. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every leasing consultant on the Fortis team.

Why work for us?

Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you.

And we put our money where our mouth is; we take care of our team. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work, we guarantee paid time off, and we provide employee rental discounts on our properties because we know that your family at home is and should be your first priority. We also promote internal advancement to further your life in our Fortis family because we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the workers of today.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**):

The Community Manager is responsible for the total on-site operations of the assigned Community. Under the direction of the Regional Property Manager and/or Head of Multifamily Operations, they are responsible for:

Financial

• Collect all rents and other incomes while controlling property expenses within the guidelines of the budget
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements and provide a written report to the Head of Multifamily Operations

Marketing

• Keep community occupied with qualified residents through advertising and promotional activities
• Complete market surveys and maintain a current knowledge of the local market
• Grow the market rents at your community
• Resident Relations
• Develop and implement an effective resident retention program
• Provide superior customer service
• Present lease agreements and renewals at the highest possible rental rates
• Resolve resident complaints
• Oversee eviction proceedings if necessary

Facilities Management

• Responsible for the physical condition and maintenance of the Community
• Continually inspect the Community and implement an ongoing maintenance and improvement plan
• Quickly resolve emergency maintenance issues
• Staff Relations and Administration
• Hiring, training, evaluating, motivating, and supervising all on-site Associates
• Develop and supervise an ongoing training program for all on-site Associates
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of computer systems

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Legal matters and laws applicable to the state in which the property is located
• Fair Housing policies and procedures
• Life/Safety issues
• ADA, OSHA, EPA policies and procedures
• Risk Management adherence

Other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

The Community Manager will report to the Regional Property Manager and/or Head of Multifamily Operations. Leadership will provide ongoing support and direction for community growth

Supervision Exercised:

The Community Manager will supervise all on-site Associates and all outside contractors employed by Fortis Property Management to work at their community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• Two or four year college degree preferred
• Industry and related continuing education
• NAA Certified Apartment Manager designation preferred
• IREM designation preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years multi-family property management.
• Strong marketing and sales background
• Proficiency in social media preferred
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to walk the property and climb stairs
• Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours as needed

Special Skills

• Ability to successfully lead, manage, and teach people
• Organizational skills
• Ability to delegate
• Strong communication skills
• Strong math skills with the ability to read and understand financial statements
• Good decision making ability
• Professional image

Benefits (Full-Time Employees Only)

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.