Property Manager

Unclassified; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Unclassified is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee the daily operations of two residential buildings in Manhattan, KS. The role is on-site, Monday through Friday, with a ground-floor office in the affordable housing building.

You will lead tenant relations, coordinate repairs, manage turnovers, and ensure high resident satisfaction across both properties. The ideal candidate has property management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential properties, with strong tenant relations.
• Knowledge of leasing processes, renewals, and collections.
• Ability to coordinate vendors and maintenance tasks.
• Organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in affordable housing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of two residential properties.
• Oversee lease renewals and apartment turnover.
• Collect rent and address delinquent accounts.
• Process move-ins and move-outs.
• Coordinate tenant communications and resolve concerns.
• Handle mail and enforce building policies.
• Issue and track building violations.
• Monitor ticketing and work order systems.
• Walk properties daily to identify maintenance or safety issues.
• Work on-site Monday–Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, with a ground-floor office.
• Oversee upkeep of elevators, gym, laundry, and common areas.
• Coordinate repairs with the area superintendent and vendors.
• Ensure timely parts orders and professional handling of issues.
• Minimize vacancies by efficient turnover and showings with the doorman.

Skills

Property management

Tenant relations

Lease renewals

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Operations management

Job description

Overview

Property Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Property Manager to oversee the daily operations of two residential buildings: one luxury building with approximately 168 units and one affordable housing building with approximately 168 units. Of the affordable housing building’s units, 51 are designated as transitional housing for families moving from homelessness into permanent affordable housing. This is a hands‑on, on‑site management role requiring strong leadership, excellent tenant relations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of both residential properties.
• Oversee lease renewals and apartment turnover.
• Collect rent and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Process move‑ins and move‑outs.
• Coordinate tenant communications and resolve resident concerns.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail.
• Issue and track building violations.
• Manage and monitor the property’s ticketing/work order system.
• Walk both properties daily to identify maintenance or safety issues.
• Work on‑site Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the office located on the ground floor of the affordable housing building.
• Oversee the daily operations and resident experience at the luxury building.
• Coordinate repairs for elevators, fitness equipment, laundry facilities, and other common areas.
• Work closely with the area superintendent to ensure maintenance issues are addressed promptly and required parts are ordered.
• Handle difficult tenant situations professionally while enforcing building policies.
• Minimize vacancies by ensuring apartments are turned over efficiently.
• Coordinate apartment showings with the doorman to help lease vacant units.

Qualifications

• Previous property management experience, preferably managing multiple residential properties.
• Strong knowledge of leasing, lease renewals, collections, and tenant relations.
• Experience working in affordable housing is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage maintenance operations and coordinate with vendors and building staff.
• Professional, organized, and able to handle challenging situations with confidence.