Property Manager

A Property Management Company; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludwig and Company in Waukegan, IL seeks a Property Manager for two apartment communities totaling 166 and 75 units. You will implement leasing strategies, tour units, track prospects, and coordinate move-ins and Section 8 payments with housing authorities.

Required are 3 years of property management experience, experience with Section 42 programs, a valid driver's license, strong computer and organization skills, and excellent customer service and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with property management operations and tenant relations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement Marketing and Leasing Strategies
• Tour units with Prospective Tenants
• Track Leasing Prospects
• Make recommendations to improve leasing performance
• Complete lease applications and verify income/reference information
• Prepare resident leases and review terms
• Coordinate resident move-ins/move-outs
• Coordinate Section 8 voucher payments with authorities
• Initiate and complete lease renewal process
• Coordinate work orders with maintenance and ensure timely completion
• Ensure accurate deposits and record collections in software
• Record leasing/occupancy in software
• Prepare weekly leasing, occupancy and delinquency reports
• Follow up with residents with delinquent accounts and issue 5-day notices when needed
• Initiate eviction process with attorney and represent management in court
• Ensure units are ready for inspections by housing authorities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Property management

Leasing

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Description

Ludwig and Company is a highly respected Property management firm doing business throughout the Midwest. Our firm's portfolio includes 80+ multi-family communities representing approximately 8,500+ units.

Ludwig and Company is seeking a property manager at our Waukegan, IL 166 unit apartment community and our Waukegan, IL 75 unit apartment community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established local company.

• Implement Marketing and Leasing Strategies
• Tour units with Prospective Tenants
• Track Leasing Prospects
• Make recommendations related to leasing to enhance the bottom line performance of the portfolio
• Complete lease applications and verify prospective resident income information and references
• Prepare resident leases and review terms with new residents
• Coordinate resident move-ins and move-outs
• Coordinate Section 8 voucher payments with various city, state and federal housing authorities
• Initiate and complete lease renewal process
• Coordinate resident work orders with maintenance staff and assure that each work order is performed timely and to the resident's satisfaction
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of bank deposits, and record collections activity on property management software
• Record leasing and occupancy information on property management software accurately and timely.
• Prepare accurate weekly leasing, occupancy and delinquency reports for management and ownership
• Follow up daily with residents who have delinquent accounts and prepare 5 day notices when necessary
• Initiate eviction process with attorney when necessary
• Represent management in eviction court proceedings
• Assure units are maintained properly and ready for unit inspections performed by housing authorities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

Experience working with Section 42 programs required

3 years of property management required

Valid Driver's License required

Strong computer and organization skills

Strong customer service and verbal and written communication skills