Property Manager

ZRS MANAGEMENT LLC; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Housing discounts

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ZRS MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a Property Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of apartment communities in Illinois. You will focus on exceptional resident service while maximizing revenue, reporting to the Regional Manager, and leading a team of leasing consultants, maintenance staff, and admin personnel.

The role requires strong leadership, marketing savvy, and financial acumen, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Previous experience as a Property Manager in multifamily apartment industry preferred.
• High school diploma required; post-secondary preferred in business or property management.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of property operations, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and resident relations.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to attract and retain residents.
• Conduct market research to determine rental rates and maintain competitive pricing.
• Hire, train, supervise and motivate leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, and admin staff.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely completion of work orders, move-ins, make ready and maintenance requests.
• Oversee lease renewals, negotiate terms, and maximize resident retention.
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Maintain records of financial transactions, prepare budgets, and analyze performance.
• Respond to resident concerns and maintain a positive community atmosphere.

Job description

Job Description

As a Property Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the apartment communities, ensuring they operate efficiently and profitably. Your primary focus will be on providing exceptional customer service to our residents while maximizing the property's revenue potential. The position of Property Manager reports directly to the Regional Manager. The Property Manager’s primary focus shall include but not limited to:

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of property operations, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance, and resident relations.
• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies to attract and retain residents.
• Conduct thorough market research to determine rental rates and implement strategies to maintain competitive pricing.
• Hire, train, supervise and motivate a dedicated team of leasing consultants, maintenance technicians, and administrative staff.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure timely completion of work orders, move‑ins, make ready and maintenance requests.
• Oversee the lease renewal process, negotiate lease terms, and strive to maximize resident retention.
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, prepare budgets, and analyze financial performance.
• Resolve resident concerns and maintain a positive community atmosphere.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• Previous experience as a Property Manager in the multifamily apartment industry is highly preferred.
• High school diploma is a must, post-secondary preferred in business or property management.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate excellent computer skills, verbal, math, and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrate strong negotiating and sales abilities.
• Possess strong leadership; interpersonal and organization skills.
• Possess effective time management skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Internet, Email, and social media as it pertains to marketing of community.
• Knowledge of property management software, such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman, etc.
• Knowledge of business practices and principles.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide timely and accurate response to clients, Regional Manager and the accounting dept.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Employment Type and Compensation

We offer full‑time, career‑track positions with competitive pay, health, dental, vision and life insurance; housing discounts, vacation, paid holidays, exceptional 401k plan with employer match and much more!!!!

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Drug Free Work Place ZRS Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits

• The health and wellness of our team is a top priority for us. We offer health insurance to all of our teams, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life.
• We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that cares for the mental health and wellness of our team members; this extends to their family members as well.
• We not only offer paid time off, but we also provide floating holidays that can be used as desired (volunteering, voting, or a mental health day).
• ZRS also provides flexible 401K plans to set up our teams with a successful and safe future.
• ZRS is committed to promoting healthy living and lifestyles.
• We offer credits for fitness programs, incentives for annual check-ups with a physician, and discount programs for pet insurance.