Property Manager I- Lowry

Affordable Rent; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Property Manager to lead one or more complex affordable housing properties in Denver. You will ensure regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and strong resident relations while supervising staff and coordinating with partners and services to foster a thriving community.

The role emphasizes leadership, trauma-informed practices, and equity in service delivery, with a focus on adherence to LIHTC, HUD Section 8, and HOME programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Industry designation preferred.
• Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to on-site teams, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and performance management.
• Ensures full regulatory compliance for LIHTC, HUD Section 8, HOME and related programs.
• Oversees occupancy, leasing strategy, and income eligibility determinations.
• Manages site budgets, rent collection, subsidies, A/R, and monthly reporting.
• Maintains safe, well-maintained properties and coordinates maintenance and safety inspections.
• Engages residents and partners to support housing stability and community relations.
• Leads audits, REAC inspections and investor reporting; mentors portfolio staff.

Skills

Property management

Team leadership

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Microsoft Office

PM software

Education

High school diploma

Industry designation preferred

Tools

Property management software

MS Office

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

Coalition Mission

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for families, children, and individuals who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness throughout Colorado.

The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.

We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible;
• Building strong, caring, and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care, and supportive services;
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion, and diversity and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve;
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development;
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

Position Summary
The Property Property Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for one or more complex affordable housing properties. This role is accountable for the overall performance of the property, including regulatory compliance, financial management, resident relations, and staff supervision. This role ensures sustained compliance with Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), HUD Section 8, HOME, and other applicable funding or regulatory requirements. They are responsible for setting high standards for service delivery, property conditions, and team culture-working closely with internal departments, external partners, and supportive services to foster a thriving community environment. This role also plays a key role in mentoring site staff and may serve as a resource to newer property managers across the portfolio.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Provides leadership and oversight to on-site teams, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management. Leads corrective actions when needed and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Oversees the day-to-day operations of one or more complex affordable housing properties, ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations, including Fair Housing, Section 42 Tax Credit, HOME, and HUD Section 8 programs.

Serves as the primary compliance expert on‑site, guiding the team in executing detailed eligibility determinations, recertifications, audits, and timely and accurate reporting to investors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Leads occupancy and leasing strategy, ensuring timely unit turnover, strong applicant pipeline management, and adherence to income eligibility and regulatory rent limits. Develops and executes marketing efforts in partnership with internal teams.

Provides financial oversight, including monitoring of site budgets, timely rent collection, subsidy administration, accounts receivable management, and monthly financial reporting. Ensures alignment with budget targets and engages in proactive cost control.

Ensures a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming physical environment, including oversight of preventive maintenance plans, vendor and contractor performance, safety inspections, and response to urgent facility needs.

Serves as a key liaison for resident engagement, resolving complex or escalated resident concerns and behavioral issues, and collaborating with supportive services to maintain housing stability and positive community relations.

Promotes a high-performing, inclusive work environment aligned with the organization’s values, with emphasis on staff development, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed practices, and a commitment to diversity and equity.

Provides leadership support during compliance audits, REAC inspections, and investor reviews, coordinating timely responses and corrective actions when necessary.

Supports organizational learning and mentorship by sharing knowledge and expertise across the property management team, contributing to portfolio-wide improvements in operations, compliance, and resident outcomes.

Ensure timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Job Competencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

An Industry designation(s) is preferred.

Must have and maintain in good standing, a Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire (with the exception of SSHC).

Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years of property management experience, preferably in affordable housing or supportive housing environments.

Lease-up or related real-estate experience preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of Section 42 Tax Credit and HUD Section 8 Programs, including regulatory compliance and tenant eligibility.

Working knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity laws, Fair Housing Act, and related compliance requirements.

Basic understanding of accounting principles, including rent collection, subsidy processing, and budget adherence.

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or underserved populations, demonstrating cultural humility and trauma-informed practices.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and property management software; ability to navigate and troubleshoot standard office technology.

Strong critical thinking and sound decision-making skills, especially under pressure or with incomplete information.

Exceptional customer service orientation with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse communities.

Emotional intelligence, including self‑awareness, empathy, and interpersonal assertiveness in high‑stress or conflict situations.

Effective oral and written communication skills, adaptable for various audiences including tenants, staff, and external partners.

Conflict resolution and mediation skills, with a focus on de‑scalation and equitable outcomes.

Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

High attention to detail, particularly in maintaining accurate records and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Professionalism in appearance and conduct, representing the organization with integrity and respect at all times.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Physical Demands

SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents. 75%-100%

HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others. 75%-100%

STANDING/WALKING 25%-49%

CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING 0%-24%

LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING 0%-24%

FINGERING/GRASPING/FEELING: Must be able to write, type and use 25%-49%telephones.

DRIVING: Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Working Conditions
Works primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with frequent interpersonal interactions as well as in a field environment. This requires sitting for long periods at a desk, in addition to the ability to assess the physical condition of property, which may require accessing areas such as individual units, basements, boiler rooms, common areas, and stairs, which may or may not be handicapped accessible.

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance - HMO or PPO
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. CCH is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status or any characteristic protected by law.