Property Manager FT I

Socket.dev; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus potential

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid maternity and paternity leave

CHP's 403(b) retirement plan

Company contributions to retirement

Job summary

Community Housing Partners is seeking a Property Manager I to own day-to-day operations at a Smithfield community. You will lead leasing, resident services, rent collection, and admin tasks while building strong relationships with residents, staff, vendors, and partners.

The role emphasizes responsibility, problem-solving, team development, and visible impact. On-site schedule is standard M-F, with potential after-hours as needed; CHP supports growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, property management, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with property management, leasing, operations, and compliance is beneficial.
• Familiarity with HUD, LIHTC, or other affordable housing programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily property operations including leasing, resident services, rent collection, and admin tasks.
• Maintain occupancy targets of 97% or greater and minimize vacancy losses.
• Coordinate unit turns and ensure readiness within 10 days or less.
• Conduct inspections and maintain property condition standards.
• Monitor financials, rent collections, and reporting; manage budgets.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Supervise on-site staff and support hiring, onboarding, and development.

Skills

Property management

Leasing

Operations

Customer service

Administrative

Compliance

Leadership

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, property management, or a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in affordable housing programs

Tools

Yardi

RentCafe

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

PDF tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Church Manor - Smithfield, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $62000.00 - $64000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 100%, Church Manor Apartments - Smithfield , VA 23430 and Wellesley Commons Apartments Newport News , VA 23606

Build a Career. Lead a Community. Make an Impact.

If you know how to keep a property organized, support residents, lead a team, and keep operations moving, Community Housing Partners may be the place for you. We're looking for a Property Manager I to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of a community while building strong relationships with residents, employees, vendors, and partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, solving problems, developing a team, and seeing the direct impact of their work every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at CHP

Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally, Named to Best Places to Work in Virginia List Predictable schedule - primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 30 days off in your first year - real time to recharge.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + bonus potential
• Benefits that start within 30 days - no long wait periods.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on the first of the month after your hire date.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave is available after 90 days.
• Retirement contributions you don't have to chase - we invest in you automatically.
• CHP's 403(b) retirement plan provides contributions of up to 5%.
• The company contributes 3% regardless of an employee's contribution and matches an additional 2% of the amount an employee contributes.

To learn more about CHP employee benefits, visit www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily property operations, including leasing, resident services, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and administrative functions.
• Maintain strong occupancy with a goal of 97% or greater while minimizing vacancy loss.
• Coordinate timely unit turns and support unit readiness within 10 days or less.
• Conduct property and unit inspections and ensure property condition standards are maintained.
• Monitor rent collections, income, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Collect, post, track, and reconcile resident payments accurately.
• Manage property budgets with appropriate guidance and maintain accurate financial records.
• Complete required financial reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, RD, and Fair Housing requirements.
• Complete resident certifications and recertifications accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain organized and accurate compliance files and documentation.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, agency inspections, and monitoring processes.
• Supervise on-site employees and coordinate daily work activities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of property staff.
• Establish clear expectations and maintain team accountability.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to prioritize work orders, preventative maintenance, inspections, and unit turns.
• Address resident questions, concerns, complaints, and conflicts promptly and professionally.
• Maintain productive relationships with residents, vendors, community partners, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, property management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Property management, leasing, operations, customer service, administrative, or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with affordable housing programs such as HUD, LIHTC, RD, or similar programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, rent collection, financial reporting, and expense management.
• Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, coaching, and delegation skills.
• Experience with property management systems such as Yardi, RentCafe, or similar software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Comfort using mobile applications for inspections, work orders, communication, and property operations.
• Ability to work with PDFs, scanning tools, electronic signatures, reporting systems, and digital workflows.
• CAM, CPM, Fair Housing, or similar industry certifications are beneficial but not required.

Your Schedule

This position requires a consistent on-site presence. The customary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on property needs and workload.

Join Community Housing Partners

At Community Housing Partners, property management is about more than managing buildings. It's about creating well-run communities, supporting residents, developing strong teams, and making a meaningful impact. If you're ready to take ownership of a property, grow your leadership skills, and build a career with an organization that invests in its employees and communities, we encourage you to apply.

About the Company

CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

Accommodation (Accessibility)

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Notice to Third-Party Agencies

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.