Lease-Up Property Manager — Affordable Housing Launch Lead

Gorman & Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

Health/dental/vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Lifestyle spending accounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Gorman & Company is seeking a Lease-Up Property Manager to lead the launch of the Girasol community in Phoenix, AZ. You will oversee pre-leasing, certifications, and move-ins for 224 units across two phases, with a focus on occupancy goals and compliance.

The role requires strong affordable housing expertise, supervisory skills, and proficiency with RealPage and Smartsheet. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property management experience with hands-on affordable housing experience; LIHTC/PBV preferred.
• Experience in high-volume leasing with ability to meet occupancy goals.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance, leasing processes, Fair Housing, and certifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage detailed documentation and reporting (RealPage/Smartsheet).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 224-unit lease-up including pre-leasing, tours, applications, certifications, lease execution, and move-ins.
• Drive leasing activity and occupancy goals while ensuring units are ready for each phase of move-ins.
• Coach and support a three-person team across office and maintenance functions.
• Oversee LIHTC, PBV, and market-rate leasing and compliance requirements.
• Represent Gorman & Company and Girasol in Phoenix meetings with asset management, providing updates on performance and progress.
• Manage property finances including rent collection, AR, budgets, invoices, and reporting.
• Oversee resident relations, retention efforts, and customer service.
• Direct maintenance, unit turns, inspections, vendors, and general upkeep.
• Utilize RealPage and Smartsheet for leasing, occupancy, financial, and operational reporting.
• Maintain accurate property records and timely completion of administrative documentation.

Skills

Property management

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Fair Housing

Tools

RealPage

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gorman & Company is seeking a Lease-Up Property Manager to lead the launch of the Girasol community in Phoenix, AZ. You will oversee pre-leasing, certifications, and move-ins for 224 units across two phases, with a focus on occupancy goals and compliance.

The role requires strong affordable housing expertise, supervisory skills, and proficiency with RealPage and Smartsheet. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.