Property Manager

The Axel Group, LLC; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC is seeking a Property Manager to join our client’s on-site team for a 240-unit luxury Class A community. You will oversee daily operations, lead a 6-7 person team including maintenance and leasing staff, and ensure an exceptional resident experience with high service standards.

You will manage leasing, budgets, vendor relations, and financial reporting while guiding capital projects and ensuring compliance with housing regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property management experience in multifamily markets.
• Experience managing a Class A or luxury residential building preferred.
• Experience overseeing a property of 200+ units and managing a team.
• Strong understanding of property operations, leasing, resident relations, and maintenance coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of a 240-unit luxury Class A residential building.
• Manage a team of 6-7 employees, including maintenance and administrative/leasing staff.
• Ensure exceptional resident experience and prompt resolution of concerns.
• Oversee leasing, occupancy, renewals, retention, and performance.
• Maintain high standards for curb appeal, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Supervise maintenance, work orders, inspections, and turnovers.
• Manage vendor relationships, bids, contracts, and performance.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, rent collections, AP, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate capital projects and ongoing maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with housing regulations and company policies.

Skills

Property management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Resident relations

Operations coordination

Communication

Job description

The Axel Group is seeking a Property Manager for our client’s team. This is an on-site opportunity overseeing an upscale Class A residential community with approximately 240 units. The Property Manager will be responsible for all aspects of daily property operations, resident relations, financial performance, and staff management. This individual will lead a team of approximately 6-7 employees, including maintenance staff, while ensuring the property maintains the high standards and level of service expected of a luxury residential community.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of a 240-unit luxury Class A residential building
• Manage, lead, and develop a team of approximately 6-7 employees, including maintenance personnel and administrative/leasing staff
• Ensure an exceptional resident experience through a high-touch service approach and prompt resolution of resident concerns and escalations
• Oversee leasing operations, occupancy levels, lease renewals, resident retention, and overall property performance
• Maintain high standards for curb appeal, cleanliness, and presentation of common areas, amenities, and individual units
• Supervise maintenance operations, including work orders, preventative maintenance, property inspections, and unit turnovers
• Manage vendor relationships, including landscaping, janitorial, security, elevator, pool, HVAC, and other outside service providers
• Obtain vendor bids and quotes, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure quality and cost-effective services
• Conduct routine property inspections and ensure maintenance issues and corrective actions are addressed in a timely manner
• Oversee property financials, including operating budgets, expense controls, rent collections, accounts payable, and financial reporting
• Monitor property performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Coordinate capital improvement projects, building upgrades, and ongoing property maintenance initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal housing regulations, safety requirements, and company policies
• Prepare regular operational and financial reporting for ownership and senior leadership
• Conduct team meetings, establish performance expectations, and maintain accountability across all departments

Requirements

• 2+ years of property management experience within a multifamily residential environment (required)
• Prior experience working in a Class A or luxury residential building (strongly preferred)
• Experience overseeing a multifamily property with approximately 200+ units (preferred)Previous experience managing a team, including maintenance personnel
• Strong understanding of multifamily property operations, leasing, resident relations, and maintenance coordination
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, expense management, and vendor negotiations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle resident escalations effectively
• Hands-on management approach with the ability to oversee both daily operations and long-term property performance