Property Manager
Location: East Orange, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday – Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience
Description
A rapidly growing real estate investment and management company is seeking an experienced Area Property Manager to oversee a large residential portfolio in the East Orange area. This role is responsible for managing multiple properties totaling 650+ units and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across leasing, maintenance, and financial performance.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with experience managing large portfolios, capable of overseeing teams, driving occupancy, and maintaining high operational standards.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the daily operations of multiple residential properties
- Manage and supervise on-site staff and third‑party vendors
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, renovations, and capital projects
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure quality and compliance
- Oversee leasing, marketing, rent collection, and occupancy goals
- Act as liaison between tenants, staff, and ownership
- Handle tenant issues, complaints, and emergency situations
- Negotiate vendor contracts and manage service providers
- Review and approve invoices and expenses
- Develop and manage property budgets and financial reporting
- Maintain accurate records of operations, costs, and property performance
- Implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of property management experience (large portfolio preferred)
- Experience managing 400+ units strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency with property management software (Yardi preferred)
- Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Solid understanding of property management operations and regulations
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus and commission incentives
- Opportunity to manage a large, growing portfolio
- Dynamic, growth‑oriented work environment