Property Manager

Peak Properties, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Properties, Inc. is seeking a Property Manager for scattered sites in Chicago. You will preserve and increase property value, manage day-to-day operations, and align with owners’ goals.

You’ll monitor agreements, report financials, and ensure properties are well-maintained. This role also involves lease enforcement, move-ins/outs, and supervising staff to deliver excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of property management experience
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, real estate, or construction; management or real estate training preferred

Responsibilities

• Enforce rental agreements and resolve tenant complaints; oversee evictions if needed
• Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and renewals
• Oversee rental collections for residential and commercial tenants
• Coordinate with maintenance and contractors to schedule repairs and address issues
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and manage capital repair projects
• Maintain communication with owners regarding vacancies, property condition and finances
• Manage, train and counsel staff
• Ensure compliance with company policy and regulations; attend Peak meetings and network with staff

Skills

Property management experience

Knowledge of laws and regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, real estate, construction

Real estate training or management training preferred

Job description

Job Title: Property Manager – Scattered Sites

Reports To: Regional Property Manager

Job Overview

The Property Manager reports to the Regional Property Manager and is responsible for preserving and increasing the value of the real estate investment. They manage the day-to-day operations and take action to best meet the owner’s goals and objectives.

The Property Manager is responsible for monitoring agreements, reporting financials, and ensuring the property is in good working order.

Primary Responsibilities

Tenant Relations

• Enforce terms of rental agreements, resolve tenant complaints, and if needed, oversee eviction proceedings
• Coordinates tenant move-ins, move-outs, and at times, renewals of residents
• Oversees rental collections for both residential and if applicable, commercial tenants
• Provides timely, attentive, upbeat service to residents, and making sure their needs are met or explained in a manner that reflects positively on the company or business
• Communicates and builds relationships with tenants

Facilities Management

• Regularly inspect property to ensure it is in good working order; common areas are clean and well maintained, and the building meets requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule repairs and resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner and determine when maintenance needs outside assistance
• Coordinates with contractors to assess problems and make needed repairs
• Negotiate contracts with vendors
• Oversee and manage capital repair projects
• Maintain open communication with owners regarding resident relations and building concerns

Financial Reporting

• Review statements coordinated by bookkeepers to maintain financial records for property owner
• Ensure property taxes are filed properly and coordinate property tax protests
• Approve, dispute, or adjust invoices and/or payments
• Assist with building appraisals

Owner Relations

• Communicates and builds a strong relationship bond with owners
• Actively maintains an open dialogue with property owner on vacancies, tenants, physical condition of property, resident, and financial issues

Employee Relations

• Manage, train and counsel staff effectively

Other Duties

• Encouraged to reach out and network with Peak's team of leasing agents and coordinators to grow competency and gain efficiency
• Ensure compliance with Peak Properties company policy, as well as federal and local regulations
• Attend Peak meetings and/or connect with other Peak employees to share best practices
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, real estate, construction
• management or vocational real estate training preferred
• 3-5 years experience in property management
• Interest in gaining knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations