Property Manager

SDK Apartments; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Medical insurance (medical, dental, V

Vision

Paid time off

Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Learning program

401k with match

Job summary

SDK Apartments is seeking a full-time Property Manager to oversee a 600+ unit multifamily community in Ashburn, Virginia. This onsite role requires leadership to drive financial and operational goals while ensuring resident satisfaction and compliance with housing regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in property management, including 3 years in direct management of large portfolios, with strong budgeting, leasing, and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree or blend of education and relevant experience.
• 7 years of progressively responsible property management and leasing experience, including 3 years direct management overseeing 500+ units within Virginia.
• Knowledge of landlord/tenant laws, Fair Housing, ADA, FCRA, etc.
• Understanding of financial statements and budgeting.
• Proven leadership of property teams delivering high resident retention.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with senior management and residents.
• Proficiency in RealPage, MS Office Suite, and related technologies.
• Authorized to work in the US without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Model behavior aligned with SDK values when interacting with anyone associated with SDK.
• Ensure resident satisfaction and retention by delivering best possible experience through timely responses to inquiries, complaints or work orders.
• Hire, train, lead and develop team members to meet expectations and standards.
• Ensure properties meet SDK standards for safety, aesthetics, cleanliness and appearance in all areas.
• Provide input into budgets by monitoring market information and forecasting capital projects.
• Oversee financials: revenues, rents/posting, and deposits.
• Control expenditures by identifying cost-effective processes and reducing unnecessary spending.
• Prepare status and financial reports as needed.
• Adhere to accounting policies and liaise between accounting and vendors/contractors.
• Manage relationships with vendors/contractors and ensure contractual obligations.
• Ensure compliance with multifamily regulations, building codes, inspections, and insurance certificates.
• Oversee leasing: applications, renewals, inspections, evictions, late fees.
• Analyze market trends and implement marketing/leasing strategies to hit occupancy and revenue goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial statements

Team development

Communication

Vendor management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

RealPage

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

RealPage

MS Office

Job description

A successful career in the multifamily industry is built around delivering quality customer service. At SDK, we recruit professionals who specialize in customer care and who understand that our success depends on the satisfaction of our residents.

SDK is seeking a full-time Property Manager (PM) to oversee a multifamily community of 600+ units in Ashburn, Virginia. The Property Manager will lead the property team to achieve financial and operational goals while ensuring compliance with multifamily housing regulations and provide an exceptional living experience for our residents.

The ideal incumbent will have a proven track record in inspiring teams to excel and fostering a strong sense of community among residents. Embracing the SDK philosophy, the PM will thoughtfully cultivate an engaged team dedicated to providing the best possible experience for residents, treating them with understanding and respect, ensuring comfort in their homes.

This is an onsite position based in Ashburn, Virginia. Remote work is not available.

About the Position

As our Property Manager, you will…

• Model behavior that is aligned with SDK values when interacting with anyone associated with SDK.
• Ensure resident satisfaction and retention by focusing on solutions and providing only the best possible experience through timely and thoughtful responses to inquiries, complaints or work order requests.
• Hire, train, lead and develop team members to understand and meet position expectations and established procedures and standards.
• Ensure the properties meet SDK property standards as it relates to safety, aesthetics, cleanliness and general appearance in all common areas, exterior grounds, mechanical rooms, offices, etc.
• Provide input into the development of the properties’ budgets by monitoring current and trending market information, forecasting potential capital projects, and assessing historical performance and projecting future performance.
• Have financial oversight of the properties by meeting targeted revenues, establish market-relevant rent rates, ensure rents and fees are collected and posted in a timely manner, and make financial bank deposits.
• Control expenditures by identifying efficient and cost-effective processes and limiting unnecessary spending.
• Prepare status and financial reports as needed.
• Adhere to operational procedures and accounting policies as it relates to invoice payments, reconciling work performed or products purchased, and coding charges to appropriate Chart of Account codes, and serving as the liaison between accounting and vendors, contractors and service providers.
• Manage and build relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers and ensure they are meeting contractual obligations.
• Ensure properties are following all regulations related to multifamily housing, meet building code requirements, follow inspection procedures, resolve violation matters, and possess valid certificates of insurance for all third-party onsite work.
• Oversee the leasing process by approving prospective resident applications and discounts and renewal leases, conducting periodic apartment inspections, following proper notice requirements, following through with the eviction process when needed, and imposing and collecting late fees and other charges as allowable and stated in the terms of the lease.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret current market and economic trends that may impact the properties and implement short- and long-range marketing and leasing strategies to achieve the properties’ occupancy and revenue goals.

About Your Professional Background & Skills

• 4-year undergraduate degree or a blend of education and relevant experience.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in property management and leasing, including a minimum of three (3) years of direct management experience overseeing a portfolio of 500+ units within Class A multifamily assets in the Virginia market.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and laws and regulations such as Landlord/Tenant laws, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial statements and budgeting.
• Strong history of leading successful property teams including leasing and maintenance resulting in high resident retention and satisfaction.
• Exceptional judgment, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept in communicating with senior management and residents.
• Proficiency in RealPage, MS Office Suite, and related technologies.
• Must be able to work with any employer in the US without any restrictions whatsoever.

About Us, Benefits & Culture

SDK Apartments SM is a real estate investment, development and property management group with an established portfolio of residential communities and commercial properties across multiple states.

SDK’s tradition of giving back to the community extends to the way we care for our residents and employees. Our unique backgrounds, perspectives and skills make us a truly diverse team. We collaborate effectively to achieve our goals and strive to be the best in our asset class. We embrace learning opportunities to further our personal and professional growth and support each other genuinely.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, a performance-based bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, long term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, employee discount program, flexible spending account, health savings account, a learning program, 401k with match when eligible, and the opportunity to work with the most dedicated team around!

The annualized gross base range for this position is 95,000 to 105,000 plus bonus eligibility. The actual compensation within the range will be based on factors unique to the candidate, including direct years of experience and depth of knowledge.

SDK Apartments SM does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. SDK aims to foster and maintain a workplace where everyone can be their best selves, feel respected and included. Therefore, it’s our practice to actively and continually evaluate our people procedures so that we can offer the best possible experience to those interested in working with SDK.

I love living here! It's like a big family! I enjoy all the resident events, and the beautifully kept grounds. The staff is just a phone call away and always there when needed. Maxine S. Green Acres gives me a sense of both privacy and small town neighborliness. I love the diversity of the community and the beautiful location. A wonderful place to live! Barbara M.