Property Manager

GATEWAY MANAGEMENT COMPANY; Central (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Management Company is seeking a Property Manager for The Kenyon at Cross Creek in Central, SC. You’ll oversee daily operations of affordable housing communities, manage staff, handle compliance, and drive occupancy and financial performance while ensuring a safe, welcoming living environment for residents.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and marketing outreach skills, with a focus on resident relations and strict adherence to policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Experience in multifamily/property management is a plus.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Meet occupancy and rent goals; manage expenses and compliance.
• Recruit, supervise and train office and maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with IRS and fair housing laws.
• Oversee maintenance, vendor coordination and unit turnover.
• Maintain resident relations and respond to requests/complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Marketing outreach

People management

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Sales

Resident relations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

MS Office

Real Page OneSite

Job description

Gateway Management is currently seeking a Property Manager for our The Kenyon at Cross Creek apartment community located in Central, SC. This position is responsible for managing daily operations of the side-by-side affordable housing communities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to general administration, compliance, maintenance of the property, and management of employees to achieve the financial and occupancy goals of the community.

Essential job duties and responsibility of the ideal candidate:

• Meet or exceed company policies and goals for occupancy, rent collection, expenses, compliance paperwork, and facilities management.
• Recruit, supervise, train, and assign job responsibilities to all office and maintenance associates working at the property.
• Operate property in compliance with all IRS and fair housing laws.
• Oversee all aspects of maintenance and operations, including scheduling and coordinating contractors and vendors, ensuring timely completion of unit turnover and repairs, and maintaining a safe and healthy living environment for residents.
• Works with integrity and ethically while upholding organizational values.
• Maintains resident relations, including responding to resident requests and complaints and takes appropriate actions.
• Collects and monitors monthly rents and takes appropriate precautions to safeguard all monies received. Posts rents to resident accounts promptly and accurately.
• Responsible for legal enforcement of lease provision including requirements relative to payment of rent.
• Reports accidents and emergency situations to Regional Manager/Corporate office by submitting an Incident Report.

What you need to be successful:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Excellent and creative outreach marketing skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of multifamily operations including people management, financial reporting, problem-solving, sales, maintenance, and resident relations.
• Must be able to access all apartment homes and parts of the community to show the home to potential residents; inspect all areas of community, etc.
• Ability to visually inspect apartment homes, grounds, and other aspects of the community to determine that standards are met.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and attend meetings at various sites.
• Experience in MS Office and basic computer skills; Real Page OneSite experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.