Senior Property Manager-Multi-Site Portfolio

TLC Management Co; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

TLC Properties in Evanston, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Property Manager to lead operations across four Evanston residential communities: Main Station, Maple Grove, The Tapestry, and The Scholar. Oversee a 390+ unit portfolio and drive occupancy, financial performance, and resident experience.

This hands-on role requires strategic thinking, strong people leadership, and the ability to translate business goals into effective property-level execution in a dynamic multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of property management, with leadership and multi-site experience.
• Experience managing multiple residential properties or a large portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of operations, leasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and revenue management.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with property management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and performance across four residential communities.
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive occupancy and revenue goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop on-site property management and service teams.
• Oversee leasing, renewals, resident satisfaction, and overall community performance.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Team leadership

Financial management

Property operations

Revenue management

Job description

Senior Property Manager – Multi-Site Portfolio

Evanston, IL | 4 Communities | 390+ Residential Units

Reports To:

Danny Jaklin, Vice President of Operations – Urban North

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays required

Compensation:

$30–$37 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus quarterly bonus potential

Lead. Develop. Drive Results.

TLC Properties is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Property Manager to lead the operations and performance of our four Evanston residential communities: Main Station, Maple Grove, The Tapestry, and The Scholar.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on property management leader who thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment and knows how to balance operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and exceptional resident experiences.

Overseeing a portfolio of more than 390 units, the Senior Property Manager will play a critical role in driving occupancy, maximizing revenue, managing operating budgets, developing on-site teams, and ensuring each community operates at the highest standard.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong people leader who leads by example, takes ownership of results, and understands how to translate business goals into effective property-level execution.

What You'll Do

• Portfolio Leadership & Operations: Oversee daily operations and performance across four residential communities.


• Financial Performance & Revenue Growth: Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and drive occupancy and revenue goals.


• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop on-site property management and service teams.


• Leasing Strategy & Resident Experience: Oversee leasing, renewals, resident satisfaction, and overall community performance.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of property management experience, including experience in leadership, multi-site management capacity.


• Demonstrated experience managing multiple residential properties or a large residential portfolio.


• Strong understanding of property operations, leasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and revenue management.


• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold teams accountable.


• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office applications.


• Experience in student housing, conventional multifamily, or university-driven leasing markets preferred.