Community Manager - Affordable Housing

Fairstead; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Fairstead in Lake Jackson, Texas is looking for a Property Manager to oversee operations, ensuring compliance with housing regulations and managing tenant relations. The role requires three years of management experience and certifications such as COS or CPO. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and various employee perks. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience in affordable housing.

Qualifications

• Three years of management experience, including supervising a team.
• Compliance with HUD regulations, including the HUD 4350.3 Handbook.
• Experience in Affordable Housing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to laws relating to leasing.
• Prepare site reviews and certification processes.
• Supervise maintenance and repairs for compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of HUD regulations

Ability to multi-task

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

COS or CPO certification

Tools

Yardi

Realpage

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to laws relating to leasing, including but not limited to Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Remain compliant and knowledgeable in all aspects of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook.
• Develop responses to regulatory agencies in coordination with the Compliance Department.
• Implement intervention strategies with Regional Managers and Compliance Department for tenants who are non‑compliant with lease/compliance requirements.
• Prepare all site REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) reviews, and perform annual and interim recertification reviews.
• Assist tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints.
• Monitor tenant and complex‑wide arrears and litigation cases.
• Document lease violations and coordinate evictions.
• Direct collection of monthly rents and late fees, process applications, and pursue delinquencies through legal action and eviction. Monitor bad‑debt write‑offs.
• Alert staff of move‑ins, move‑outs, and any emergencies.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor preventive and emergency maintenance/repairs to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Coordinate vendor bids and contractor quotes.
• Conduct and document unit inspections.
• Conduct bi‑annual walk‑throughs with the Building Superintendent.
• Create reports to ensure all buildings under the PM’s responsibility are properly maintained and building needs are appropriately noted, planned for, and addressed.
• Provide and obtain updates on various ongoing construction projects/unit renovations.
• Work with the construction team to avoid violations, inspections, and necessary access.
• Attend monthly financial catch‑up meetings and monitor budgets.

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health.
• Employer‑Paid Vision Plans.
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
• 12 paid Holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 Sick days.
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Laser Correction Discount.
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of management experience including supervising a team (property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management).
• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• EIV experience.
• Yardi and Realpage experience preferred.
• TCS certification for tax credit properties.
• Experience in Affordable Housing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Fairstead.

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