Property Manager

Beacon Communities LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Communities LLC in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Property Manager for Highland Plaza Apartments and Bates Hill. Manage leasing, budgets, reports, and compliance with HUD/LIHTC standards while coordinating with on-site and off-site teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in property management, and proficiency in Yardi, Word, and Excel. Exempt, on-site position with potential for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with housing management, budgeting, housing agency regulations and related terminology.
• Strong organizational and management skills; team-oriented in community building.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; Yardi proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages financial operations of the site following rules and guidelines.
• Prepares operating budget and long-term capital needs studies.
• Oversees leasing, income certifications, and occupancy management.
• Ensures compliance with HUD/LIHTC and program regulations.
• Represents Beacon Communities to the public and local officials.
• Oversees staff, performance appraisals, and hiring decisions.

Skills

Housing management

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Word

Excel

Yardi

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPHM/LIHTC/ CPM certification

Tools

Yardi

Budgeting tools

Job description

Property Manager, Highland Plaza Apartments and Bates Hill - Pittsburgh, PA

General Statement of Duties

Works independently to manage and resolve all site management related issues.This individual should be familiar with housing management, budgeting, housing agency regulations related terminology and have a commitment to community building.Further, this individual must have the demonstrated capacity to work as an active member of a team comprised of on‑site and off‑site human service providers as well as an active resident community, to participate in joint decision‑making processes and to balance competing objectives. This position will oversee both Bates Hill and Highland Plaza and will be based out of the Highland Plaza Office.

Supervision Received

Reports to Regional Vice President, Beacon Residential Management

Supervision Exercised

Manages direct reports as assigned.

FLSA

Exempt

Essential Functions of the Position

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Manages financial operations of the site following company and government agency rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Develops, monitors and oversees all site management related programs, policies, plans, rules, regulations, contracts and agreements in accordance with corporate policies.
• Prepares annual operating budget; monitors and performs budget projections.
• Prepares 5 and 20-year capital needs studies.
• Ensures agency regulation compliance and deadlines for documentation.
• Prepares all reports, including monthly management, weekly marketing, delinquency/ occupancy, bad debt write-off, and expense reports.
• Reconciles reports to General Ledger and approves vendor invoices and cash receipt batches.
• Monitors energy/utility consumption.
• Authorizes inventory and maintenance purchases.
• Monitors turnovers and major replacements.
• Special projects as assigned by Regional Vice President.
• Maintain service agreements and current certificates of insurance from vendors.
• Represents Beacon Communities to the public and collaboratively develops a partnership with local public officials, local businesses and agencies.
• Meets with Resident Services Coordinator to establish property work plans and develop course of action.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public.
• Manages the rental program utilizing forms, documents, and computer programs following company, HUD, and LIHTC, and/or Public Housing guidelines to assure eligibility for continued occupancy.
• Oversees the Administration of the ADA/Section 504 reasonable accommodation policy.
• Oversees leasing process, income certifications/recertifications, and approves agency billing.
• Oversees move‑ins/outs, security deposits, transfers, rent changes and Guest Card input into Yardi.
• Oversees or handles evictions when appropriate
• Oversees building, grounds maintenance and security of property and follows company and HUD rules, regulations and guidelines to ensure grounds and units are properly maintained.
• Monitors and ensures execution of all aspects of site safety, accident and insurance reporting and emergency and media training.
• Oversees service orders in Yardi.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residentsand coordinates residents’ services for units.
• Conducts resident meetings.
• Responds to questions and complaints from residents.
• Assists with new resident orientation.
• Investigates complaints, disturbances, violations.
• Resolves problems.
• Manages staff and oversees hiring, termination, status changes and performance management decisions.
• Conducts performance and compensation appraisals.
• Sets standards for work performance and communicates standards to employees.
• Performs site inspections to update files for continued housing occupancy following company, HUD, and LIHTC rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Handles all aspects of site and unit inspections.
• Interacts with housing and human service agency personnel.
• Oversees or conducts and coordinates all marketing activities to promote the property.
• Markets units to prospects, guests, etc.
• Completes market surveys.
• Conducts all resident retention events and activities.
• Conducts outreach to local businesses and organizations to promote the property.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Business Administration, Real Estate or Public Administration preferable), or equivalent knowledge or experience.

Experience

• Three years of related work experience.
• CPHM (Certified Public Housing Manager), LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit ) or CPM (Certified Property Manager) certification preferable.
• Experience as a manager or assistant manager of a public or private apartment/condo complex with responsibilities for leasing/admission, maintenance, management of administrative, maintenance or contract employees, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications, Abilities and Skills

• Must be familiar with housing management, budgeting, housing agency regulations and if applicable, the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit Program, HUD, and/or Public Housing program.
• The candidate must possess strong organizational and management skills and the demonstrated ability to work as a critical member of a team that is committed to building strong communities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Yardi proficiency preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact effectively with persons of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to include listening, sensitivity to other’s feelings, needs and point of view.
• Tact and courtesy in all interactions.

Working Conditions

Ability to physically inspect the property in its entirety to include walking/climbing stairs, and ability to withstand all weather conditions. Must respond to ‘after hours’ emergencies.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a vehicle and valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record history to obtain and maintain employment.

Beacon Core Competencies required for all positions

Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.

Beacon Management Competencies required for all Management positions

Decision‑Making/Judgement, Communication, Budgets/Cost Control, Managing for Results, People Development.

Property Manager (Large Site) Functional Job Competencies required

Job Knowledge, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Hiring.

Compensation

Compensation: $60,200 - $75,200 annual salary

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.