Property Manager

Link-Property-Management; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LINK is seeking a Performance Manager for its multi-family properties in Columbus. This role directs the Performance Management, Sales and Service teams, ensuring budgets, leasing, and resident services align with company standards.

You will hire, coach, and develop staff while maintaining successful client and vendor relationships, reporting on performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement across communities.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred in Property Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related property management experience with multi-family/residential property.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a team.
• Understanding of Fair Housing, safety policies, and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop Performance Management, Sales and Service teams across assigned communities.
• Develop and manage property operating budgets and ensure cost control.
• Oversee leasing, renewal activities, and rent collection.
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients/vendors; ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Property Management

Communication

Hiring

Rent Collection

Reporting

Training

Compliance

Education

Property Management Degree

Real Estate or Business

Tools

Excel

CRM

Job description

Are you looking for a dynamic position with an industry leader in multi-family apartment property management? Come grow with LINK!

Why LINK?

At LINK, we lead with purpose, create a culture we love, and never stop seeking new ways to grow. We’re not just a real estate company - we’re a people company. And our people are experts in the world of property and association management.

As a Performance Manager on the Performance Management team at LINK, you will be responsible for directing the team members on the assigned apartment community(ies), and by implementing the policies, procedures, and practices that enable each property to meet and exceed budgeted financial goals and achieve operational performance objectives. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and executing property budgets, hiring and developing Performance Management team members, resident relations, property maintenance, rent collection, reporting, resident improvement activities and managing general leasing and renewal activities.

• Leads, manages, and holds accountable (LMA), directs and develops assigned communities’ Performance Management, Sales and Service teams
• Facilitate meetings and maintain communications/relationships with clients, vendors and internal team members
• Coordinate Performance Management functions for community renovations or new management accounts
• Provide prompt and superior customer service to all residents, prospective residents, visitors and vendors
• Assist in the performance of due diligence for prospective acquisitions
• Serve as a hiring manager and participates in interviews, hiring decisions, onboarding and oversees direct team's performance including employee development. Also, participates with development of people leader and team member level training programs

• Oversees marketing, leasing campaigns and renewal programs as directed by company standards
• Coordinates and manages the resolution of all resident related customer service issues, and when necessary, meets directly with residents to resolve issues
• Oversees property and resident files, general leasing and renewal activities, and rent collection
• Oversees the development of property operating budgets and strategic planning for assigned communities. Monitors all purchases and expenses to ensure cost effectiveness and that communities operate within approved budgets
• Reviews weekly operating reports, financial statements and payables to ensure financial performance goals are attained. Submits routine and requested reports on matters pertaining to the operational forecasts and financial performance of the property, site appearance, property audits, and marketing or traffic related activities
• Suggests all plans and promotions involving rent increases, lease terms, and concessions and reviews with property manager(s)

• Reviews and approves submitted paperwork from field operations including, but not limited to, hours worked by team members, purchase orders, contracts and purchase card transitions
• Create individual development plans for themselves and their respective team members
• Continuously recommend, develop and execute additional training for Performance Management team members to benefit the apartment communities proactively and on an as needed basis
• Ensures compliance with property condition and quality standards
• Ensure team completes work in accordance with all rental regulatory and contractual agreements along with all company policies/procedures and governmental compliance requirements
• Works in conjunction with the Service Manager to implement and execute a preventative maintenance program to ensure structural, physical appearance, equipment and safety issues are addressed and corrective actions are immediately implemented, if needed
• Coordinate with construction, warranty, quality assurance and renovations departments to identify capital improvement projects for all apartments and ensure proper funds are budgeted
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

About You

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field is preferred
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of related property management experience with multi-family/residential property is required
• At least one (1) year of experience leading a team is required
• A strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and accountability
• Strong knowledge to adhere to applicable federal, state, and city regulations involving Fair Housing, health and safety policies and procedures, and other aspects of residential, multi-family property management
• Financial analysis skills and ability to manage operations within the approved annual budget
• Detailed knowledge of the eviction process, and applicable state & federal laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, get the job done attitude
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning, and time management skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop, train, and motivate others

What Our Team Members Say:

“LINK has a phenomenal culture. Coworkers are extremely supportive. Directors make themselves readily available to help. I couldn't be more excited about choosing LINK for my career path.”

“Work-life balance is better than any other company I have worked for. Ownership is focused on all the right topics— culture & people. Talented people, focused on training & elevating.”

“LINK actually cares about their employees AND the residents. Management takes time to teach & encourage everyone at every level to do their best & grow. It’s a great place to work.”