Property Manager

LCM; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Coastal Management in New Orleans / Metairie, LA, seeks a Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio. This full-time role demands ownership, proactive problem solving, and excellent communication with residents and property owners to balance service, property condition, and financial performance.

You will manage leases, rent collections, vendor coordination, inspections, and make-ready turnovers while collaborating with leasing, maintenance, and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple properties.
• Proactive and takes ownership in difficult situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of property management software (Propertyware) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and property owners.
• Monitor rent collections, delinquencies, and payment arrangements.
• Coordinate notices, lease violations, and eviction processes when necessary.
• Manage lease renewals, move-ins, move-outs, and resident retention.
• Monitor vacancies and collaborate with leasing staff to reduce days on market.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, vendors, contractors, and property repairs.
• Conduct regular property and unit inspections; ensure turnouts are rent-ready.

Skills

Highly organized

Proactive

Decision making/ownership

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Independent with team

Professional under pressure

Driver's license

Tools

Propertyware

Job description

Property Manager

Louisiana Coastal Management is seeking an experienced, organized, and highly motivated Property Manager to join our team. This position is full-time and located in New Orleans / Metairie, Louisiana. This is a hands-on position for someone who takes ownership of their portfolio, communicates well with residents and property owners, stays ahead of problems, and understands that successful property management requires balancing resident service, property condition, financial performance, and accountability. The ideal candidate is confident making decisions, comfortable handling difficult situations professionally, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and property owners


• Monitor rent collections, delinquency, payment arrangements, and outstanding balances


• Coordinate notices, lease violations, and eviction processes when necessary


• Manage lease renewals, move-ins, move-outs, and resident retention


• Monitor vacancies and work closely with leasing staff to reduce days on market


• Coordinate maintenance requests, vendors, contractors, and property repairs


• Conduct regular property and unit inspections


• Monitor make-ready/turn progress and ensure vacant units are rent-ready quickly


• Address resident complaints and resolve issues professionally and consistently


• Enforce lease terms, community policies, and property standards


• Maintain accurate resident, lease, maintenance, and property records


• Review property performance and identify issues requiring management or ownership attention


• Assist with budgets, expenses, invoices, and property-level financial performance


• Communicate clearly with ownership regarding property conditions, significant resident issues, vacancies, collections, and operational concerns


• Work closely with leasing, maintenance, accounting, and management teams

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple properties and priorities


• Proactive rather than reactive


• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership


• Professional, firm, and respectful when handling difficult resident situations


• Strong in written and verbal communication


• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through


• Able to prioritize urgent maintenance, financial, and resident matters


• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team


• Able to maintain professionalism in challenging or high-pressure situations


• Focused on both resident satisfaction and the financial performance of the property

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous property management, multifamily housing, leasing, or real estate experience


• Experience managing residential or mixed-use properties preferred


• Knowledge of leasing, collections, renewals, notices, maintenance coordination, and property inspections


• Familiarity with property management software; Propertyware experience is a plus


• Working knowledge of Fair Housing requirements and landlord-tenant practices


• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new systems quickly


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for property visits

What Success Looks Like

A successful Property Manager at Louisiana Coastal Management doesn't wait for problems to become emergencies. You know your properties. You know your vacancies. You know which residents are past due, which leases are approaching renewal, which units are being turned, and which maintenance issues need attention. Most importantly, you follow through. We value people who communicate, take responsibility, solve problems, support their team, and treat residents, vendors, owners, and coworkers with professionalism and respect.

Why Join Louisiana Coastal Management?

Louisiana Coastal Management manages a diverse portfolio of properties throughout the Greater New Orleans area. Our team works in a fast-moving environment where strong performers are trusted to take ownership of their responsibilities and make a measurable impact on the properties they manage. We are looking for someone who wants more than a desk job-we want someone who takes pride in improving properties, solving problems, building relationships, and producing results.

Louisiana Coastal Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.