Regional Property Manager

Borger Residential; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Borger Residential invites applications for a Regional Property Manager to lead day-to-day operations across our portfolio in the DC Metro area. This role emphasizes tenant satisfaction, safety, and program quality, aligning actions with owner goals and budget plans.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of local multisite property management experience, a four-year degree or equivalent, and a strong grasp of applicable housing laws. Strong communication and financial acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• DC PM License or ability to obtain within 120 days.
• 5 years prior property management experience.
• Recent local multisite market-rate property management experience required.
• Requires four-year college degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws for marketing multi-family housing.
• Accounting and administrative background preferred.
• Minimum four years of office record keeping, deposits and supervision.
• Knowledge of apartment maintenance and management preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Accurate typing and legible handwriting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day property operations, ensuring safety programs are followed.
• Supervise maintenance programs for interior and exterior property conditions.
• Maintain positive tenant relations and prompt response to requests.
• Manage contract services, vendor negotiations, and service quality.
• Develop and administer Property Operating Plan and Budget for properties.
• Collect, analyze, and report property management data.
• Maintain regular communications with Owner's Representative and Corporate Comptroller.
• Handle day-to-day financial records and reporting for properties.
• Represent Borger Residential positively in the community and with partners.

Skills

Property management experience

Multisite property management

Budgeting

Accounting

Office experience

Communication

Typing

Record keeping

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

DC PM License or ability to obtain within 120 days

Knowledge of housing laws (federal/state/local)

Job description

Description

Borger Residential is a community and industry respected full-service property management company with over 90 years of experience in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Originally founded in 1930, Borger Residential currently manages over 9,500 apartments throughout the DC Metro Area, and it continues to grow. Today, we stand proudly under the umbrella of The Donohoe Companies, shaping the future of property management.

Work Location

Job Summary

The Regional Property Manager is charged with the day-to-day implementation of Borger Residential's (BR) policies, procedures, and programs that will assure a well-managed, well-maintained building, placing maximum emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, in coordination and conjunction with the Owner’s goals and objectives. In the execution of the responsibilities, the Regional Property Manager is held accountable for his/her independent action(s), within the guidelines of the Position Description, Property Operating Plan and Budget, with primary emphasis on visible, hands‑on management of the properties. The Regional Property Manager will assume any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated by BR’s Executive Members.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Operational Management:The Regional Property Manager will prepare, coordinate, and ensure that all fire, life safety, and other safety programs are established and followed in conjunction with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator.
• Property Maintenance:The Regional Property Manager is charged with the supervision of all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and the appearance of properties.
• Tenant Relations:The Regional Property Manager is responsible, at all times, for a positive and prompt response to requests from building tenants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant and the properties.
• Contract Services Administration:The Regional Property Manager is responsible for the selection of contract services, vendor negotiation of service agreements and day-to-day monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreement.
• Planning:The Regional Property Manager shall develop and administer the Property Operating Plan and Budget, subject to the approval of the Director of Residential Management, for the properties.
• Statistical Analysis Reporting:The Regional Property Manager shall be responsible for the collection, analysis, and reporting of such statistical data as may be required to provide an accurate and current assessment of property management objectives.
• Owner Representation and Accounting Relationships:The Regional Property Manager is responsible for ongoing communications with the Owner’s Representative of the properties and the appropriate Corporate Comptroller.
• Financial Management:The Regional Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the properties and maintenance of all necessary financial records and files.
• Public Relations:The Regional Property Manager shall maintain a positive image of himself/herself, the property, Borger Management, and the client at all times in the community. The Regional Property Manager shall strive to attend and participate in outside or in‑house activities, meetings, organizations, regulatory agencies, etc., as approved or directed by the Owner’s Representative or Director of Residential Management, to enhance this image.
• Training:The Regional Property Manager is responsible for on‑the‑job training activities for subordinates and trainees, working with the Director of Residential Management to assure proper training programs are being implemented, and to assess the progress of the individuals(s) involved.
• Personal Development:The Regional Property Manager is expected to implement, control, and become thoroughly conversant with, and be knowledgeable of the various aspects of Property Management.
• Contract Service Administration
• Remodeling
• Engineering and Preventive Maintenance
• Accounting and Finance
• Budgeting Business Plan or Property Operating Plan
• Activity Reports
• Emergency Procedures
• Policy Manual and Administration
• Partner and Owner Representative Relations
• Insurance
• Training
• Employee Relations
• All Applicable Municipal, State and Federal Codes and Regulations

Qualifications

• DC PM License or ability to obtain within 120 days of start
• 5 years prior property management experience
• Recent local multisite market-rate property management experience required.

Requires skill, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to a four-year college degree.

Must have current working knowledge of all Federal, State, and Local laws pertaining to the marketing of multi‑family housing.

Accounting and administrative background preferred.

Must have a minimum of four years of experience in an office doing record keeping, bank deposits, cash handling and supervision.

Knowledge of all apartment maintenance and apartment management preferred.

Requires strong oral and written communication skills.

Accurate typing and legible penmanship.

Ability to assist building manager.

Capable of assisting in the performance of the building manager’s duties in the manager’s absence.

Computer skills and math ability.

Ability to solve resident and personnel problems.

Ability to keep accurate records.

Ability to operate fax machine, copier, telephone, personal computer, typewriter, calculator, adding machine, key machine, and key card system.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects and documents; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Vision: Must be sufficient to read reports, instructions, correspondence, and any other written material pertinent to your job.
  • Hearing: Must be sufficient to understand a conversation at a normal volume, both in person and by telephone.
  • Speech: Must be coherent to promote and market BR.
  • Physical Mobility: Must be sufficient to move about in office and properties including climbing stairs and to drive an automobile and be able to operate office machines.

Benefits and Perks

Borger Residential is pleased to offer full‑time employees comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; short‑and long‑term disability; life and optional life, accidental, critical illness insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); bereavement, jury duty and other paid and unpaid leaves of absences; paid time off (PTO); holidays; retirement plans; and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); auto and cell phone reimbursement.

Compensation

$110K-$120K

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