Property Manager - Closes 11/25/2026

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, Colorado seeks an experienced property manager overseeing tribal properties, leasing, contracting, marketing, maintenance and admin. The role supports planning and development of new properties, drafts proposals, researches funding, coordinates vendors, and reports progress to tribal leadership.

Grade E17; starting pay at $92,160 per year. Requires AA/AS with 5 years in property management or BA/BS with 3 years (or 7 years) in field; strong budget, contract

Qualifications

• AA/AS with 5 years in property management or related field OR BA/BS with 3 years in property management or 7 years in field.
• 3 years of budget development/management and working with contracts, leases and rental agreements.
• Experience creating and soliciting RFPs, scopes of work and procurement documents; evaluating proposals.
• Experience managing third-party contractors and vendors.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editing and real estate asset management software.
• Knowledge of compliance with state, federal and local laws for residential property management.
• Experience creating/tracking proformas and affordable housing financing programs.
• Valid driver's license and insurable through Tribal Vehicle Insurance Policy.
• Pass a thorough background check including criminal history and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Undergeneral supervision of Economic Development Director; manage tribal properties including leasing, contracting, marketing, maintenance, and admin.
• Assist with planning, acquisition and development of new tribal properties; draft proposals and research funding.
• Coordinate vendor procurement and contract management; prepare project reports for tribal leadership.

Skills

Budget development/management

Contracts and leases

RFPs and procurement docs

Vendor coordination

Third-party contractor management

After-hour emergency response

MS Office suite

Real estate asset management software

Compliance knowledge (property mgmt)

Proformas & affordable housing finance

Driver's license

Background/fingerprint check

Education

AA/AS with 5 years in property management or related field OR BA/BS with 3 years in property management or 7 years in field

No specific education? (fallback)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

PDF editing software

Real estate asset management software

Job description

Closing Date

Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 11/25/2026.

Position Summary

UndergeneralsupervisionoftheEconomic DevelopmentDirector,thisposition will manage the operations of various Tribal properties including leasing activities, contracting, marketing, maintenance, and administrative functions. Assists the Director with the planning, acquisition, and development of new Tribal properties including but not limited to drafting project proposals, researching available funding, vendor procurement and contract management, preparing project reports and progress updates for presentation to Tribal leadership. This position is grade E17; the pay range starts at $92,160/year.

Education And Experience

• Must have an AA/AS and 5 years of experience in property management, real estate development, or a related area OR have a BA/BS in real estate, business administration, finance, economics or related field and 3 years of experience in property management, real estate development, OR 7 years of professional experience in property management or real estate development.
• Musthave3yearsofexperienceinbudgetdevelopment/managementandworkingwithcontracts , leases, and rental agreements.
• Must have demonstrated experience preparing and soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, and related procurement documents; evaluating proposals; coordinating vendor selection processes; and supporting or managing contract negotiations for goods and services
• Must have experience working with and managing third-party contractors and vendors.
• Must be able to respond and assist with after-hour emergencies.
• MustbeproficientusingMicrosoftWord,Excel,PowerPoint,PDFEditingsoftware,andrealestate&asset management software.
• Musthavegeneralknowledgeofcompliancewithapplicablestate,federalandlocallaws,rules,and regulations related to residential property management.
• Musthaveexperienceincreatingandtrackingproformas,affordablehousing financing programs, and project budget tracking.
• MusthaveavalidDriver'sLicenseforstateofresidencyandbeinsurablethroughtheTribalVehicle Insurance Policy.
• MustpassathoroughbackgroundcheckincludingCriminalHistory andfingerprintcheck.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, construction, or related field with general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Previous experience in housing development, commercial development, and related construction projects.
• Familiarity with design process and construction, including renovation experience.
• Some experience with employee supervision.
• Professional experience in federal housing assistance programs, federal grant reporting and/or management;realestate,banking,orlendingspecifictoaffordablehousing;FederalandStatehousing program knowledge and experience.
• Abilityto performcost estimation quicklyand accuratelyfor a widerange of projects.

Company

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Job Location

Ignacio,CO

Hiring Preference

TERO Preference.