Lease-up Property Manager - Girasol

Gorman & Company, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with 6% company match

Parental leave

Lifestyle spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Girasol in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Lease-Up Property Manager to lead the launch of a 224-unit affordable housing community, coordinating pre-leasing, tours, applications, and move-ins across LIHTC, PBV, and market-rate units.

You will supervise a three-person team, drive occupancy goals, manage budgets, and ensure compliance, reporting progress to asset management and city partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property management experience, with hands-on affordable housing familiarity.
• Experience with LIHTC and PBV is strongly preferred.
• Proven lease-up experience in high-volume settings and ability to meet occupancy goals.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

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 move-ins.
• Coach and support a team of three across office and maintenance functions.
• Oversee LIHTC, PBV, and market-rate leasing and compliance requirements.
• Engage in meetings with City of Phoenix and asset management with updates on progress.
• Manage finances: rent collection, AR, budgets, invoices, and reporting.
• Oversee resident relations, retention and customer service.
• Direct maintenance, turnovers, inspections, vendors, and upkeep.
• Use RealPage and Smartsheet for reporting; maintain records and admin docs.

Skills

Property management

Leasing experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Tools

RealPage

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team as a Lease-Up Property Manager at Girasol! We’re looking for an experienced affordable housing Lease-Up Property Manager to lead the launch and lease-upof our brand-new Girasol community in Phoenix, Arizona. This 224-unit community will open in two phases, with 115 LIHTC, PBV, and market-rate units beginning move-ins in January 2027 and an additional 109 units following in February 2027.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of three across office and maintenance functions.
• Oversee LIHTC, PBV, and market-rate leasing and compliance requirements.
• Represent Gorman & Company and Girasol in City of Phoenix and asset management meetings, providing accurate updates on property performance and lease-up progress.
• Manage property finances, including rent collection, accounts receivable, budgets, invoices, and financial reporting.
• Oversee resident relations, retention efforts, resident concerns, and customer service.
• Direct maintenance, unit turns, inspections, vendors, and property upkeep to maintain a safe, well-maintained community.
• Utilize RealPage and Smartsheet for leasing, occupancy, financial, and operational reporting.
• Maintain accurate property records and ensure timely completion of required administrative and operational documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of property management experience with strong, hands-on affordable housing experience; experience with LIHTC and PBV is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated lease-up experience or significant experience in a high-volume leasing environment, with the ability to drive leasing activity, meet aggressive occupancy goals, and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, with the ability to organize, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced, all-hands-on-deck environment.
• Strong understanding of affordable housing compliance, leasing processes, Fair Housing requirements, and resident certifications.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to manage detailed documentation, analyze property performance through RealPage, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet company insurance requirements for driving on company business.

Why Work With Us at Gorman

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$75,000, based on experience.
• 18 days of PTO plus 11.5 paid holidays to help you recharge and enjoy the things that matter outside of work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability coverage to support your health and well-being.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match to help you build toward your financial future.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family during important life moments.
• Lifestyle spending accounts and pet insurance, giving you flexibility to invest in the benefits that matter most to you.
• Employee Assistance Program and additional resources designed to support your overall well-being.
• Opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact through Gorman’s mission-driven affordable housing work across the country.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in working at Gorman & Company!

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