Property Manager

We Search People; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

We Search People is seeking an experienced Property Manager for a Connecticut-based affordable housing portfolio. This hands-on leadership role focuses on HUD compliance, resident relations, financial performance, and team leadership at a large portfolio.

You will oversee operations, leasing, budgets, recertifications, vendor contracts, and regulatory reporting while supervising on-site staff and ensuring occupancy and service standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of property management experience in affordable housing.
• Direct HUD/Section 8 experience is required.
• Experience budgeting, financial reporting, and vendor contracts.
• COS, CPO, ARM, CPM, or similar affordable housing certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property operations, leasing, occupancy, and resident services.
• Ensure HUD regulations, Section 8 compliance, and program requirements.
• Manage annual and interim recertifications, resident files, and agency reporting.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, financial reports, and variances.
• Supervise on-site staff, vendors, and maintenance operations.
• Monitor rent collections, delinquencies, work orders, and property performance.
• Coordinate inspections, compliance reviews, and capital improvement projects.
• Build positive relationships with residents, ownership, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Property management

HUD / Section 8 experience

Compliance procedures

Budgeting & reporting

Leadership & communication

MS Office

Affordable housing certifications

Tools

Property management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Property Manager to join a well-established Connecticut-based affordable housing owner/operator with a large residential portfolio and a strong reputation for long-term property management excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operations of an affordable housing community, with a strong emphasis on HUD compliance, resident relations, financial performance, and team leadership.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee all property operations, leasing, occupancy, and resident services
• Ensure full compliance with HUD regulations, Section 8, and other affordable housing program requirements
• Manage annual and interim recertifications, resident files, and agency reporting
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, financial reports, and variance analysis
• Supervise on-site staff, vendors, and maintenance operations
• Monitor rent collections, delinquencies, work orders, and property performance
• Coordinate inspections, compliance reviews, and capital improvement projects
• Build positive relationships with residents, ownership, and regulatory agencies

What we’re looking for

• 3-5+ years of property management experience, preferably in affordable housing
• Direct HUD / Section 8 experience is required
• Strong knowledge of occupancy, recertifications, and compliance procedures
• Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and vendor contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office
• COS, CPO, ARM, CPM, or other affordable housing certifications are a plus

Why this opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a stable organization with a significant affordable housing portfolio, strong operational support, and a commitment to resident service and regulatory excellence. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth.

• Competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing firm