Leasing-Focused, Hands-On Property Manager
Love being in the thick of it — leasing units, solving problems, making things happen? If you're a hands-on property manager who wants every day to count, this could be your next move! We're on the hunt for a high-energy, results-driven Property Manager with a leasing-first, operations-strong mindset to lead one of our multifamily communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, get fired up about leasing and daily operations, and take real pride in delivering an outstanding resident experience — we want to talk to you.
As Property Manager, the community's performance is yours to own — operations, leasing strategy and execution, customer service, collections, and asset quality all run through you. Your mission: lease up available units, keep residents genuinely happy, grow revenue where you can, protect the asset, and build a team that lives up to Premier Living's standard of excellence. This is a single-person office at a small community — the perfect stage for the right candidate to truly shine.
A great Property Manager makes or breaks a property's success. You're the driving force behind every resident, prospect, and vendor interaction — bringing energy, positivity, and forward momentum to everything you do. We're looking for someone upbeat, driven, and ready to lead with a can-do attitude. Sound like you?
Compensation:
$65,000 - $68,000 yearly
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
- Proven work experience as a property manager, with a hands-on leasing and collections focus.
- In-depth knowledge of rules and regulations surrounding property management, including Fair Housing.
- Openness to corporate and ownership support. We have a team mentality here!
- Desire to grow with the company as opportunities present with future acquisitions.
- Competency in MS Office, relevant databases, and property management software.
- Customer focus with a strong understanding of property management success.
- Interpersonally savvy with strong communication skills.
- Well-organized candidate with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ability to recognize, diagnose, and resolve property operational problems.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and problem-solve. Has a can-do attitude!
- Strong verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Market knowledge and experience are a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of the Yardi Operating System is required, and Yardi CRM IQ is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead Daily Property Operations
- Own the day-to-day pulse of the community — keeping operations running smoothly, service sharp, and the energy positive every single day.
- As the sole leader of a single-person office, you'll drive the KPIs that matter: filling vacancies through strong leasing, keeping residents happy, coordinating fast unit turns with maintenance and vendors, staying ahead on collections, and managing invoices and vendor relationships.
- Be the face of the property — the go-to professional prospects, residents, and vendors trust.
- Step up as the point person for major emergencies (fire, flood, crime, and beyond), ready to respond onsite within 30 minutes when it counts.
- Stay sharp with required industry certifications and keep your finger on the pulse of multifamily trends and regulations.
- Champion Fair Housing, OSHA, MSDS, and all safety standards — no shortcuts.
- Keep payroll on track with timely review and approval of staff time cards.
- Grow the Property's Financial Success
- Take ownership of income and expenses, hitting or beating budget goals and hunting down cost savings and bulk-pricing wins along the way.
- Bring your insight to the table during annual budget creation, partnering with the Regional Director.
- Team up with the Regional Manager on monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Manage invoice submission and approvals through Avid Exchange and Yardi, working directly with vendors to keep performance and billing on point.
- Drive capital planning efforts forward, keeping status and vendor accountability tight.
- Drive Occupancy Through Hands-On Leasing & Marketing
- Lead the full leasing lifecycle — from first prospect contact to move-in day — following PLUS protocols to qualify applicants accurately every time.
- Keep every step compliant with company procedure and local, state, and federal housing law.
- Bring bold, creative marketing ideas to life and turn them into real occupancy wins.
- Get ahead of renewals, proactively securing residents before they even think about leaving.
- Stay tapped into market trends and competitor moves, shape marketing plans, track ad performance, and flag smart improvements.
- Earn it: commissions and bonus opportunities are on the table for hitting occupancy growth goals.
- Minimize Delinquency & Enforce Lease Standards
- Go after rent collections with drive and determination, holding the line on lease terms.
- Follow company protocol for collection efforts, documenting every step and every tenant response.
- Take charge of delinquency procedures — evictions, court appearances, and write-offs — with precision.
- Bonus compensation available for hitting delinquency goals.
- Ensure Exceptional Maintenance & Turnover Performance
- Run a tight ship on make-readies and turnovers, delivering units on time and on budget.
- Lead capital improvements and push maintenance standards above and beyond.
- Protect the physical asset with sharp, proactive risk awareness.
- Walk the property daily — your eyes on the ground keep it clean, safe, and welcoming.
- Keep quality high with regular, systematic inspections.
- Champion Communication & Resident, Vendor Relationships
- Build genuine, lasting relationships with residents and cultivate a community culture rooted in service and respect.
- Handle resident concerns, conflicts, and violations with professionalism, documenting everything and looping in your supervisor when needed.
- Stay on top of required weekly and monthly reporting.
- Keep relationships strong with agencies, owners, vendors, and public officials.
- Show up for required meetings and keep regional leadership in the loop on major incidents.