Property Manager

Boutique Recruiting; North Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Property Manager to lead day-to-day operations at a large tax-credit affordable housing community in Minnesota. This on-site role focuses on occupancy, collections, resident relations, compliance, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tax-credit housing, strong Yardi knowledge, and a proven leasing track record. Excellent communication and problem-solving are essential for delivering high operational standards and respectful

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on tax-credit affordable housing experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax-credit compliance requirements.
• Previous experience using Yardi software.
• Proven leasing skills to improve occupancy and close deals.
• Excellent customer service, communication and organization.
• Stable tenure with professional references.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a large tax-credit affordable housing property.
• Lead brief morning team meetings and align onsite staff on priorities.
• Perform property walks to identify issues and ensure follow-through.
• Drive leasing activity and maintain occupancy through follow-up and service.
• Manage rent collections and maintain professional resident relationships.
• Oversee tax-credit compliance documentation and site requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance, housekeeping, and onsite teams.
• Manage resident inquiries and de-escalate tense situations.
• Maintain clear documentation and follow-through across operations.

Skills

Tax-credit experience

Yardi

Leasing proficiency

Customer service

Communication

Organization

De-escalation

Tools

Yardi

Job description

A flagship affordable housing community needs a Property Manager who knows how to take ownership, raise standards, and drive results. This on-site role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a large tax-credit residential property, including leasing, occupancy, collections, resident relations, compliance, property inspections, and coordination with maintenance and support staff. The Property Manager will play a hands-on role in strengthening property performance while ensuring residents receive consistent, professional service.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of hands-on tax-credit affordable housing experience, strong Yardi knowledge, and the confidence to step into a challenging property environment and make an immediate impact. This person must be an effective leasing professional, a steady problem-solver, and a strong communicator who can balance high operational standards with respectful resident relationships.

Salary Range:

$85,000 - $120,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a large tax-credit affordable housing community
• Lead brief morning team meetings to align onsite staff on priorities, resident needs, and property activity
• Conduct regular property walks to identify maintenance, cleanliness, landscaping, and operational issues and ensure timely follow-through
• Drive leasing activity and occupancy through consistent prospect follow-up, resident service, and strong closing practices
• Manage rent collections and delinquency while maintaining professional, respectful resident relationships
• Oversee tax-credit compliance documentation, forms, and site-level requirements
• Coordinate closely with maintenance, housekeeping, and other onsite team members to keep the property operating at a high standard
• Manage resident appointments, inquiries, and concerns while effectively de-escalating difficult situations
• Maintain strong communication, documentation, and follow-through across all areas of property operations

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on tax-credit affordable housing experience
• Strong understanding of tax-credit compliance, documentation, forms, and site-level requirements
• Previous experience with Yardi required
• Strong leasing skills with the ability to improve occupancy and execute consistently throughout the leasing process
• Proven ability to handle challenging resident situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and effective de-escalation skills
• Stable professional background demonstrating meaningful tenure and commitment
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skillsWorking knowledge of Excel
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, high-accountability environment
• Experience supporting a property turnaround, lease-up, or occupancy improvement initiative is strongly preferred
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions toward employee and dependent healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation with additional time based on tenure
• Generous paid holidays and additional paid days off