Senior Property Manager, Des Moines

Indigo Living; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Living in West Des Moines seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee operations, leasing, and resident relations for a multifamily community. You will train staff, direct on-site teams, and drive marketing efforts to meet occupancy and budget goals.

The role requires five years of supervisory multifamily experience, a business-related associate degree, and CAM/ CAPS/ CPM certification (or progress within one year). A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum five years’ supervisory experience managing multifamily properties.
• CAM, CAPS or CPM certification completed or in progress within 1 year.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises on-site team members and coordinates with regional management.
• Direct leasing efforts, show units, and close prospects while maintaining resident relations.
• Oversee maintenance, make-readies, and inventory management to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement marketing plans and monitor budgetary performance and NOI.
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws and maintain accurate lease records.

Education

Associate’s degree in business

CAM/ CAPS/ CPM certification

Valid driver's license

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Summary of Functions

Summary of Functions
Supervisory position with authority, responsibility, and accountability to plan, implement, and
monitor operations, profitability, quality service, marketing, and resident relations of the
community, all while maintaining the investment. Utilizes management skills to train, motivate, and
empower our associates to reach their goals and those of the community. Assists in associate
mentorship and development, as well as other special assignments, including acquisition and
disposition procedures, lease-up operations, and multi-site management.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reports directly to the Regional Manager. Trains and supervises on-site team members.
   Works with administrative division associates, other site managers, other management company associates, outside vendors and service providers.
2. Schedules, supervises, and directs the daily activities of all on-site team members. Conducts training, coaching, performance appraisals, and disciplinary action as needed. Creates an atmosphere of cooperation, enthusiasm, service urgency, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and professionalism among team members.
3. Prioritizes, assigns, and monitors daily activities, service requests, make-ready priorities, and construction projects. Inspects and approves complete make-readies to ensure quality. Supervises management of inventory system in conjunction with maintenance team.
4. Orchestrates effective marketing and communications, including creation and implementation of advertising and marketing plan for the community. Ensures appropriate records are maintained and periodic market surveys are completed per policy.
5. Collaborates with Regional Managers to address pertinent issues related to the community, market conditions, or other respective issues.
6. Directs leasing efforts at the community, assuring all inquiries are responded to promptly and effectively, generating prospective resident visits to the community. Shows community and apartment homes, utilizing sales skills to efficiently close prospects. Follows up with all prospective residents until the lease is closed or the prospect has concluded their home search
7. Ensures quality presentation of the community and apartment homes by inspecting property daily, seeing any deficiencies to a resolution.
8. Oversees accurate and efficient lease administration by monitoring traffic and waiting lists, assuring new applications are processed in accordance with rental criteria and fair housing laws, and thoroughly reviewing all lease documents. Maintains strong customer service focus throughout the leasing and move-in processes for new residents.
9. Maintains resident relations and retention by managing social media campaigns, resident activities, and community events. Handles complaints and problems relating to service and lease provisions promptly in an appropriate manner. Processes and follows up on service requests to ensure timely completion and resident satisfaction.
10. Executes an effective lease renewal program by contacting resident at least 60-90 days in advance to review renewal options and obtain signature on renewal lease.
11. Responsible for rent collection efforts, maintaining account records, and making bank deposits as necessary. Prepares legal action for eviction when needed.
12. Achieves operation budget goals regarding occupancy, expenses, NOI, etc. Negotiates for supplies and services to achieve best prices. Processes invoices daily and ensures any expenses outside of operation budget are approved in writing by the Regional Manager.
13. Completes property inspections and budget preparation; budgets must meet lender, investor, and government agency requirements. Reviews monthly financial statements and reports on any variance from budget.
14. Stays abreast of current policies and guidelines, enforces policy manual as changes are effected, operates in accordance with all company policies and procedures. Maintains records and resident files in an orderly and up-to-date manner. Inputs daily activity in Entrata and ensures submission of all daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required.
15. Serves as a role model and mentor to other associates as appropriate, emphasizing newly hired and recently promoted property managers. Serves as a “troubleshooter” for struggling or underperforming communities and covers sister communities during absences.
16. Assists with special projects assigned by corporate management team, which may include new lease-up communities or multi-site operations. Assists with the acquisition and disposition of properties as it pertains to gathering, assembling, and logging of due diligence information as directed.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or related field; relevant business experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a supervisory capacity managing multifamily properties.
• CAM, CAPS, CPM certification required or completed within 1 year of hiring into role.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.