Property Manager - Ascent

Sherman Associates; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Sherman Associates seeks a Property Manager for its Westminster, CO portfolio (Ascent, 255 units). The role oversees resident relations, maintenance, and daily operations to meet contractual obligations while driving occupancy and revenue goals.

You will coordinate with staff, manage budgets, ensure HUD/compliance adherence, and supervise on-site teams. The position requires 1–3 years in residential real estate and familiarity with major PM software; a valid driver’s license is helpful.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in residential real estate or related field.
• CRM, CAM, COS or other related professional certification preferred.
• Proven track record of managing a portfolio of 50-100 residential units preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; effective communication with tenants, vendors and internal teams.
• Knowledge of RealPage or other property management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite, etc.) preferred and HUD/MFHA programs knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned properties and coordinate management to meet or exceed contractual goals.
• Direct day-to-day resident relations, safety, maintenance, marketing, landscaping, inspections, and operations.
• Maintain strong relations with residents, tenants, vendors and external parties.
• Conduct regular property walks to ensure compliance, cleanliness and maintenance.
• Meet company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
• Manage budgets and financial reporting; prepare operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with housing laws and HUD rules; maintain records and documentation.
• Review invoices, supervise contractors, and approve goods/services required to maintain properties.
• Develop and analyze budgets; recommend programs to improve profitability and cash flow.

Skills

Tenant relations

Budgeting

Communication

Leadership

Contract management

Education

CAM certification

COS certification

Tools

RealPage

Yardi

Lead2Lease

OneSite Accounting

Job description

Work Location

This position supports Ascent, 255 units of luxury housing located in Westminster, CO.

Schedule & Hours:

• The schedule for this role will be Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Takes ownership of assigned properties, acts as the company’s primary coordinator to ensure that the company’s goals are fully meet and to exceed contractual property management obligations.
• Directs the day-to-day activities of resident and tenant relations, safety/security, maintenance, marketing, landscaping, inspections, snow removal, and other operations.
• Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, commercial tenants, outside agencies or vendors and organizations.
• Walks property at regular intervals to ensure property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
• Meets company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
• Maintains complete and accurate property files and records, according to department systems, with an emphasis on documentation for future reference.
• Coordinates with corporate support staff on management company procedures for processing and distributing information.
• Prepares all resident files to include all preparatory paperwork; prepares all move-out materials.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal and local housing laws.
• Complies with all Sherman Associates, agency and city compliance requirements.
• Assists with subsidy administration in accordance with HUD rules and regulations.
• Engages, contracts, supervises and approves invoices for all goods/services required to maintain the assigned properties up to company and owner standards.
• Develops operating income/expense budgets and capital budgets that reflect the owner's objectives for operating the property, cash flow requirements and leasing strategy. Prepares this data to be used as an ongoing accounting reporting tool. Further accountability includes administration of budgets, operational review and analysis of corrective action needed. Recommend and implement programs that contribute to center profitability.
• Analyzes and distributes financial statements including operating variances from budget, cash management and strategies for collection of receivables.

Supervisory Responsibility

• As applicable, supervises, coaches, directs, trains, and evaluates staff; Prepares and conducts employee reviews and completes timecard approvals.
• Responsible for carrying out recruitment and hiring efforts in partnership with human resources and management.
• Supervises on-site maintenance, if utilized at assigned properties. Develops specifications and continually evaluates service needs and performance in all areas of maintenance and management. Forecast sand manages replacement of major capital expense items including HVAC system, roof systems, parking lot surfaces, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of industry experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience.
• CRM, CAM, COS, or other related professional certification preferred.
• Proven track record of success in overseeing a portfolio of 50-100 residential units strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors/external parties, and across corporate divisions.
• Knowledge of RealPage or other related property management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD/MFHA Programs) strongly preferred.
• As applicable, must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with insurance and safe DMV driving record.
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range:$78,000-82,000/year + commission/bonus eligibility .Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position; including experience, skills, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.