Community Manager - Lock Vista

GREP Washington LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discount up to 40%

Cell phone allowance

Monthly bonus incentives

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Greystar seeks an experienced Community Manager for Lock Vista, a 193-unit mid-rise in Seattle. You will lead daily property operations, manage the team, and drive financial and operational performance while ensuring compliance with housing laws.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of property management experience, strong supervisory skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Yardi/OneSite. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; housing discounts, cell phone allowance, and bonus incentives accompany a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 4–6 years minimum of relevant property management experience to manage day-to-day operations.
• Ability to hire, train, and supervise staff; strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the property to achieve budgeted financial and operational goals.
• Control expenditures within the approved budget; oversee maintenance repairs.
• Oversee the lease enforcement process by approving applications, discounts, and renewals.
• Supervise property staff including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Provide updates on property performance and respond to owner requests.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Yardi/OneSite

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Business Management/Real Estate or related field

Tools

Entrata

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Lock Vista has an immediate opening for an experienced Community Manager! Our team members are high performers that care about customer service and exceed expectations. The Community Manager plays a critical role in our success. Just across the street from the Ballard Locks sits Lock Vista, a 193 unit mid-rise community. These recently remodeled vintage apartments pair perfectly with thoughtful amenities, like an outdoor pool and community garden. This role manages the day-to-day operations of an assigned property including managing the team members, daily activities, and resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals, and ensures that the operation of the property complies with Company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws and regulations governing multi-family housing operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In addition to our competitive compensation, we offer housing discounts of up to 40% at Greystar communities, cell phone allowance, monthly bonus incentives, and a robust benefits and perks package.

What your day might look like

• Manage daily operations of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals
• Control expenditures by staying within constraints of the approved budget including maintenance repairs
• Oversee the lease enforcement process by approving prospective resident applications, discounts, and renewals
• Supervises property staff to ensure goals are met; this includes hiring, training, and performance management
• Assist in managing the client/owner relationship by providing updates and reporting on the property’s performance and responding to owner requests as needed

What we are looking for

• Previous property management experience is required, fee management preferred
• Proven supervisory skills to hire, lead, direct, and evaluate team member
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Yardi/OneSite software
• Being financially savvy; previous experience in creating/adhering to budgets, fiscal reporting
• Excellent communication skills: ability to read, write and communicate effectively

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 4-6 years minimum of relevant experience that demonstrates the application of property management, sales, marketing, and customer service background sufficient to manage the day-to-day operation of an apartment community, resolve customer complaints and issues, complete financial records, documents, and reports, increase sales revenues, and coordinate the work of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as a leader, and as a collaborative member of a team.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
• Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property and must ensure all other on-site staff that has access to drive the golf cart also has a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and employment documents.
• Strong proficiency in using property management software (preferably Entrata, Yardi, and/or OneSite).
• Management and supervisory skills sufficient to hire, lead, direct, evaluate, and manage subordinate and team members, including maintenance specialists

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Team members work in an office environment but also may have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the community and amenities. Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. Routine, local travel may be required to make bank deposits, attend training classes and outreach events, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $92,196 - $104,250

Additional Compensation

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits.
• Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Important Notice

Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].

Our continued success depends on our people

We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Greystar Core Values

• Integrity: We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.
• Equality: We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
• Professionalism: We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.
• Accountability: We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.
• Service: We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.
• Teamwork: We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.