Portfolio Support Manager

Appone; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, 401(k) benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

The Peabody Properties is hiring a Portfolio Support Manager to join its property management team in Boston, MA and surrounding areas. This role provides flexible, hands-on management support across a regional portfolio to fill operational gaps when sites are short-staffed.

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Operations, you will ensure properties operate smoothly, mentor staff, and maintain compliance with LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and other program requirements while upholding company standards

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive property management experience, preferably in affordable housing, LIHTC, and/or HUD programs.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel to different sites within the portfolio on short notice.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to varied settings and staffing transitions.

Responsibilities

• Step in as interim site manager or assistant manager during vacancies, transitions, or leaves of absence.
• Ensure day-to-day property operations remain consistent, including rent collection, work order management, move-ins/move-outs, vendor coordination, inspections, and compliance tasks.
• Implement and uphold company policies, procedures, and performance standards across assigned properties.
• Partner with the Director of Portfolio Operations to ensure properties stay aligned with ownership goals and contractual/regulatory requirements.
• Provide temporary supervision, coaching, and mentoring for on-site administrative and maintenance staff.
• Support staff onboarding and training for new hires, helping them acclimate to company processes and expectations.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.
• Monitor rent collection and take timely action on delinquencies in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and variance tracking as needed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and other applicable housing program requirements, including certifications, re-certifications, and file audits.
• Coordinate with accounting and operations staff to maintain accurate, timely financial and administrative records.
• Oversee daily property condition and maintenance needs, conducting inspections of units and common areas.
• Ensure timely turnover of vacant units and high-quality preparation for new residents.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules and follow up on completion of work orders.
• Assist with capital needs assessments and long-term maintenance planning.
• Serve as a visible, approachable point of contact for residents during staffing transitions.
• Address resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, and prompt follow-up.
• Facilitate resident meetings and maintain clear communication channels to promote satisfaction and trust.
• Keep the Director of Portfolio Operations informed on property status, resident concerns, and any unusual issues.
• Share insights and recommendations on recurring challenges, offering practical solutions for improvement.
• Act as a culture carrier across the portfolio, reinforcing values of integrity, service, and excellence.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Supportive Leadership

Resident-Centered Focus

Collaboration & Mentorship

Operational Excellence

Education

LIHTC/HUD knowledge

Affordable housing experience

Property management experience

Job description

About the Organization

With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We offer property management, leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, accounting and finance, compliance, quality assurance, as well as sales and brokerage services. Our portfolio includes conventional and multi-family housing (single high-rise to scattered sites), senior communities, veteran's housing and supportive housing services. We are a management company that truly does it all, and we continue to grow.

OUR VISION: We put the HOME in housing.

OUR MISSION: To deliver exemplary service through:

• FISCAL responsibility to our clients;
• INTEGRITY in all aspects of our business practices;
• STABILITY for 45+ years of meeting our client's business needs;
• HUMILITY in relationships with clients, residents and employees and a commitment to always listen.

Peabody Properties is hiring for a Portfolio Support Manager to join its property management team in Boston, MA and surrounding areas.

The Portfolio Support Manager provides flexible, hands‑on management support across a regional portfolio. This role is designed to fill operational gaps when a site team is short‑staffed due to vacancies, extended leave, new acquisitions, or other transitions.

Reporting to the Director of Portfolio Operations, the Portfolio Support Manager ensures that properties continue to operate smoothly and in accordance with organizational standards, ownership objectives, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a stabilizer—supporting staff, mentoring teams, reinforcing compliance, and maintaining high levels of service until permanent staffing solutions are in place.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Support & Coverage

• Step in as interim site manager or assistant manager during vacancies, transitions, or leaves of absence.
• Ensure day‑to‑day property operations remain consistent, including rent collection, work order management, move‑ins/move‑outs, vendor coordination, inspections, and compliance tasks.
• Implement and uphold company policies, procedures, and performance standards across assigned properties.
• Partner with the Director of Portfolio Operations to ensure properties stay aligned with ownership goals and contractual/regulatory requirements.

Staff Mentorship & Interim Supervision

• Provide temporary supervision, coaching, and mentoring for on‑site administrative and maintenance staff.
• Support staff onboarding and training for new hires, helping them acclimate to company processes and expectations.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and service excellence.

Financial & Compliance Accountability

• Monitor rent collection and take timely action on delinquencies in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
• Support budgeting, financial reporting, and variance tracking as needed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and other applicable housing program requirements, including certifications, re‑certifications, and file audits.
• Coordinate with accounting and operations staff to maintain accurate, timely financial and administrative records.

Property Maintenance & Capital Planning

• Oversee daily property condition and maintenance needs, conducting inspections of units and common areas.
• Ensure timely turnover of vacant units and high‑quality preparation for new residents.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules and follow up on completion of work orders.
• Assist with capital needs assessments and long‑term maintenance planning.

Resident Relations & Community Support

• Serve as a visible, approachable point of contact for residents during staffing transitions.
• Address resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, and prompt follow‑up.
• Facilitate resident meetings and maintain clear communication channels to promote satisfaction and trust.

Collaboration & Communication

• Keep the Director of Portfolio Operations informed on property status, resident concerns, and any unusual issues.
• Share insights and recommendations on recurring challenges, offering practical solutions for improvement.
• Act as a culture carrier across the portfolio, reinforcing values of integrity, service, and excellence.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in varied settings and can seamlessly shift between roles.
• Supportive Leadership: Provides short‑term guidance that empowers staff without undermining permanent management.
• Resident‑Centered Focus: Prioritizes resident experience and community well‑being.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Builds strong relationships, shares knowledge, and uplifts teams.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures compliance, efficiency, and consistency across portfolio sites.

Education and Experience

• 3–5 years of progressive property management experience, preferably in affordable housing, LIHTC, and/or HUD programs.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven adaptability—able to step into new environments quickly and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to travel to different sites within the portfolio on short notice.

Compensation and Benefits:

Peabody Properties offers $77K-$87K along with a rich benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, 401(k), Short‑Term Disability, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, employee referral bonuses, and flex spending.

EEO Statement:

Peabody Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other legally protected characteristics. If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail our Talent Acquisition Manager and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Smoke‑free workplace. Drug‑free work environment.

Peabody Properties participates in E-Verify

Position Requirements

Number of Openings 1

Category Operations

Full‑Time/Part‑Time -unspecified-

Exempt/Non‑Exempt Exempt

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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