Lease-up Manager

TREK Development Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-paid long-term disability

401k with employer contribution

Job summary

TREK Development Group is seeking a Lease-up Manager to lead a high-impact lease-up for a newly developed property in Pittsburgh. The role includes managing lease-up operations, ensuring compliance, and coordinating marketing strategies.

The ideal candidate should have 4–6 years of experience in property management, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in leasing operations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k with employer contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an active lease‑up from pre‑leasing through stabilization.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of leasing operations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly planning meetings and manage daily lease‑up activities.
• Supervise lease‑up compliance specialists to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Conduct monthly market studies to set market‑rate rents and leasing specials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Marketing strategies

Organizational skills

Education

4–6+ years of property management or lease‑up experience

Tools

Property management systems (e.g., OneSite, Yardi)

Job description

Company Overview

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh‑based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities.

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Lease‑up Manager to a newly developed property.

Why Join Us

• Lead a high‑impact lease‑up from start to stabilization
• Work cross‑functionally with development, asset management and compliance teams
• Opportunity for growth within a mission‑driven organization

Essential Functions

• Leadership & Lease‑Up Operations
  • Lead weekly planning meetings and manage daily lease‑up activities
  • Monitor and adhere to the lease‑up delivery schedule
  • Hold cross‑functional teams accountable to ensure delivery timelines are met
  • Oversee vendor selection, maintenance planning and office setup
• Compliance & File Management
  • Supervise lease‑up compliance specialists and ensure all compliance tasks are completed timely
  • Help process files through compliance when needed
  • Open and manage the waiting list in accordance with program requirements
  • Conduct applicant interviews
  • Coordinate COOs, PBRA direct deposit setup, utility agreements and agency communications
• Marketing & Leasing Strategy
  • Conduct monthly market studies to set market‑rate rents and leasing specials
  • Create and execute the lease‑up marketing plan, including digital and print advertising
  • Place and manage advertisements (Zillow and other platforms)
  • Coordinate property photography, branding, website and social media presence
  • Plan and execute open houses, outreach events and grand opening/ribbon cutting
• Administrative & Reporting
  • Complete Monthly Rent‑Up Worksheets and submit required reports
• Technology & Infrastructure Setup
  • Coordinate IT setup, phones, printers, check scanners and leasing office equipment

Education & Experience

• 4–6+ years of property management or lease‑up experience
• Proven experience managing an active lease‑up from pre‑leasing through stabilization
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross‑functional teams
• Strong knowledge of leasing operations, marketing strategies and reporting
• Highly organized with strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with property management and leasing systems

Preferred Experience

• Affordable or mixed‑income housing lease‑ups (PBRA, LIHTC, HOME preferred)
• Experience working with housing finance agencies (PHFA or similar)
• Project Management experience
• Experience with property management and leasing (e.g., OneSite, Yardi, or similar)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The employee is regularly required to move around the building or site.
• May require travel dependent on business needs.
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across site.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Employer‑paid long‑term disability
• Employer‑paid basic life
• 401k with employer contribution
• EAP

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.