Property Manager - Overlook at Elijay

Fairway Management, Inc.; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairway Management, Inc. in Ellijay, Georgia is looking for a property manager who thrives in dynamic environments. This role involves overseeing daily operations of apartment communities, ensuring compliance with housing regulations, and delivering exceptional customer service to residents.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of experience in affordable housing, particularly with LIHTC or Section 8. Candidates should have strong skills in Microsoft Office and be dedicated to maintaining the budget and property standards to ensure a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of affordable housing experience with LIHTC or Section 8.
• Solid understanding of Fair Housing regulations.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office and new software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned properties.
• Market and lease apartments as well as manage budgets.
• Resolve resident inquiries and manage property staff.

Skills

Affordable housing experience

Knowledge of Fair Housing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Real Page Onesite

Job description

Schedule:

Full Time 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Company Overview:

At JES Holdings, our company's mission is to develop, build, and manage quality affordable housing, where our families would be proud to live.

A key division of JES Holdings, Fairway Management (FWM), is responsible for the management, upkeep, and day-to-day operations of more than 250 apartment communities and single‑family rental subdivisions in the affordable housing market. FWM's team works together to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities. We are driven by our core values of entrepreneurship, integrity, accountability, and our mission to serve our communities.

If this opportunity excites you then we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to provide quality housing where our families would be proud to live.

Job Summary:

One of our most dynamic roles, our property managers thrive in environments that allow them to highlight flexibility as no day in property management looks the same. These inspiring professionals directly impact our residents with their hard work and exceptional customer service. They play a key role in creating not only a great place to work but create communities where our residents are proud to call home.

These professionals oversee day-to-day operations of their assigned properties. They market and lease apartments, drive cost effectiveness, oversee their assigned properties budgets, address and manage resident concerns, manage property staff and adhere to compliance regulations for affordable housing.

Responsibilities:

• Diligently ensure all Fair Housing and affordable housing regulations are adhered to.
• Collect and Deposit rent within 24 hours of collection, notifying residents of delinquent rent.
• Provide outstanding service to the residents, resolving resident inquiries, work orders, and requests in a timely manner.
• Must maintain and build applicant waiting list.
• Ensure property stays on budget through cost effective practices.
• Conduct initial lease process with certification and in addition to annual re-certification for affordable housing, state agency, and government agency programs.
• Pass INSPIRE, State, and Government Agency inspections as well as maintaining company standards.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are ready to lease quickly, and market those units diligently until occupied.
• Process applications for move-in/transfer and forward to Compliance for approval.
• Supervise property staff directly reporting into property manager, including but not limited to maintenance and housekeeping staff assigned to the property, inspecting unit turns, preventative maintenance, work order completion, and quarterly housekeeping inspections.
• Inspect and supervise the work of outside vendors.
• Organize community activities on a regular basis according to the requirements of your property's individual property management agreement and lease.
• Must be available to be on call for after-hours emergencies and other business needs.
• Travel to, and participate in, both regional and home office training and/or conferences as required.
• Lead marketing and leasing strategy to maintain occupancy targets.
• Must regularly conduct unit inspections and daily walks of property to ensure property safety, compliance, and curb appeal standards are being met.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of affordable housing experience with LIHTC, or Section 8
  • Must have solid understanding of Fair Housing
  • Skilled in income qualification, tenant file accuracy, and regulatory compliance
• Strong competency in Microsoft office suite and familiar with learning new software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
• Experience:
• Real Page Onesite Experience is preferred

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Property must be walked on a daily basis to ensure all safety standards and company policies are being adhered to.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment is at-will, as allowed by state law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without prior approval from Human Resources. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.