Property Manager

MRK Partners; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, prescription, dental and

Vision benefits

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Charitable/community time off

Job summary

MRK Partners is seeking an experienced Property Manager to support the Willows at Spruce Run community in Clinton, New Jersey. The role emphasizes revenue and expense oversight, regulatory compliance, and strong resident relations leadership.

You will supervise staff, coordinate interviews, manage budgets and capital projects, and ensure timely renewals for LIHTC and related programs while upholding MRK Partners’ standards of service and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years in property management with supervisory experience.
• Experience with LIHTC, Public Housing, Tax Credit or Section 8 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven budgeting, accounting, and vendor coordination ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property operations, revenue collection and expense management.
• Lead hiring, training, development and retention of staff.
• Manage budgets and capital expense projects (HVAC, roofing, parking).
• Ensure compliance with funding sources (LIHTC, Housing programs).
• Coordinate resident relations and repairs requests.
• Maintain documentation and property files.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At MRK, the Property Manager is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of property operations. This includes ensuring effective revenue collection and expense management, compliance with all operational and contractual obligations, adherence to resident relations policies and procedures, and leadership of employee hiring, training, development, and retention initiatives.

Job Type

Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to support our lease up for our Willows at Spruce Run community in Clinton, New Jersey. If you have a strong commitment to residents and a proven ability to deliver positive property results, we encourage you to apply.

Key Job Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Ensures the property meets all contractual and operational obligations- safety, security, maintenance, marketing, landscaping/curb appeal, etc. Take corrective action to address deficiencies
• Develops and administers operating and capital expense budgets; forecasts and oversees major capital expense projects, including HVAC systems, roofing, and parking lot surfacing, etc.
• Completes the initial application as well as annual re-certifications for all funding sources accurately and on-time to ensure compliance with applicable program/s (e.g. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Home, Public Housing, etc.)
• Maintains complete, accurate, legible and compliant documentation and property files
• Coordinates timely revenue collection in accordance with lease obligations and accounts receivable procedures
• Manages resident relations and coordinate requests for repairs or maintenance
• Coordinates candidate interviews and partner with district or regional manager to make well-informed hiring determinations. Facilitates new hire orientation, on-boarding and training
• Provides ongoing, balanced performance feedback to employees; counsel underperforming employees and provide direct commentary to their improve performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of five years within the property management industry
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a management position, which includes annual budget processing, accounting, compliance, and interviewing/selection/performance management of employees
• Experience with Public Housing, Project-based Voucher, Tax Credit and Section 8 is highly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Our Values

• Embrace New Ways: obstacles are opportunities, and challenges are catalysts for change
• Serve the Community: give back and pay it forward
• Drive to Achieve: ambition and determination – we can achieve anything we can imagine
• Purpose Over Pride: Collaboration, thoughtful listening, and respect guide how we work with each other

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED

• Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
• Supplemental insurance for employees and families
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
• Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
• Paid holidays; approximately fourteen (14) per year
• Peace of mind and a great working environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

MRK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Salary Description

$65,000 - $70,000/annual, plus bonus potential