Housing Project Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a Housing Project Manager to oversee daily operations for federally subsidized housing projects in the San Juan, PR area. The role requires coordination of occupancy, tenant selection, and property administration with strict HUD/Section 8 compliance.

The position is temp-to-hire with a typical Monday–Friday schedule, offering major medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, and sick pay where required. Strong organization and bilingual communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in administrative operations, housing administration, property management, or comparable responsibilities.
• Knowledge of regulations governing federally subsidized housing programs (HUD/Section 8).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate daily operations for subsidized housing projects, including occupancy processes.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, PRHFA, Section 8, and applicable policies and regulations.
• Review tenant documentation, conduct file quality audits, and support reporting and recordkeeping.
• Monitor rent collection procedures and help maintain housing projects.
• Participate in internal and regulatory audits and prepare work plans and reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organization skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Windows OS

Job description

Job Summary

A Housing Project Manager opportunity is available in San Juan, PR for a detail-oriented professional with experience in administrative operations, subsidized housing, property management, or compliance-focused environments. This temp-to-hire role supports the daily administration of federally subsidized housing projects, including Section 8 occupancy, tenant file compliance, staff coordination, rent collection procedures, and HUD and PRHFA regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys structured operations, public service, compliance, and working with teams that support quality housing programs. The role offers a stable weekday schedule, exposure to housing regulations, and the opportunity to grow within a mission-driven real estate and property management environment. Success in this position requires strong organization, bilingual communication skills, discretion, and the ability to balance customer service with regulatory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and coordinate daily operations for subsidized housing projects, including property administration, tenant selection, and occupancy processes.
• Ensure compliance with HUD, PRHFA, Section 8, and applicable subsidized housing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Review tenant documentation, conduct file quality audits, approve repayment agreements, and support accurate reporting and recordkeeping.
• Monitor rent collection procedures and help ensure housing projects are maintained in optimal condition.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, accounting audits, and Management and Occupancy Reviews conducted by internal teams or regulatory agencies.
• Prepare work plans, reports, documentation, and other administrative materials as requested.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $36,000.
• Weekly equivalent: $692.31.
• Biweekly equivalent: $1,384.62.
• Car allowance: $1,500 annually, equivalent to $57.70 biweekly.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire.
• Classification: Exempt.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Overtime and weekends: Must be available to work additional hours and weekends as needed.
• Work locations: Must be available to travel and work at different locations throughout the San Juan metropolitan area and Caguas.

• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Coordinate daily subsidized housing project operations, including occupancy, tenant selection, and property administration.
• Support HUD, PRHFA, Section 8, and HUD Handbook 4350.3 compliance activities.
• Conduct tenant file audits, repayment agreement reviews, rent collection monitoring, and audit preparation.
• Prepare operational reports, work plans, compliance documentation, and administrative records.
• Minimum of two years of progressive experience in administrative operations, housing administration, property management, or comparable responsibilities.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, procedures, and requirements governing federally subsidized housing programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the Windows operating system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated discretion and strict confidentiality when handling sensitive tenant, financial, or compliance information.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between work locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• College credits combined with relevant experience in housing administration may be considered.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist certification preferred.
• Experience with Section 8 property administration, tenant eligibility, occupancy processes, or subsidized housing compliance preferred.

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