Sr. Property Manager- Cambridge, MA

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM); Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

401k

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schochet Companies seeks an Experienced Sr. Property Manager to oversee Fresh Pond Apartments in Cambridge, MA. You will direct daily operations, supervise staff, manage rent and budgets, and ensure compliance with Section 8, Fair Housing, and reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in multifamily management, COS designation, ARM preferred, and strong communication skills to maintain resident relations and coordinate with vendors and contractors across our 504-unit community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multifamily property management experience at a 250+ unit site.
• Knowledge of Section 8 and affordable housing requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise property staff and assist with hiring and performance reviews.
• Manage rent calculations, collections, and notices for delinquencies.
• Prepare operating budgets and monthly variance reports.
• Oversee vendor/contractor relationships and ensure compliance.
• Maintain resident communications and resolve escalated issues.
• Ensure property is safe, compliant, and marketable.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Rent collections

Lease compliance

Staff training

Vendor management

Resident relations

Regulatory compliance

Education

COS designation

ARM designation (preferred)

Job description

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Schochet is currently seeking an Experienced Sr. Property Manager for Fresh Pond Apartments.

The Sr. Property Manager is responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations of the property.Direct all operations of office and maintenance staff.Fresh Pond Apartments is a 504 unit Family Apartment Community located in Cambridge, MA.

Duties/Skills include but not limited to;

• Supervise all property staff in accordance with all company policies and procedures. Assist with hiring staff when a position is open. Sr. Property Managers are responsible for training staff, providing on-going performance feedback and annual performance reviews.
• Responsible for the management of positive communications with residents, potential residents, vendors, staff, retail space leases and the broader community.
• Supervise all rent calculations, rent collections and notices for delinquent payments. Manage all legal actions when necessary. Manage all subsidy collection and collection issues.
• Prepare and submit required reports including, but not limited to, timesheets, building inspection reports, vacancy reports, vouchers, recertifications, move-ins, vacancies, inventory and property/unit inspection reports.
• Prepare annual operating budgets, monitor financial performance, and complete monthly variance reporting to identify and address budget deviations.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with insurance, licensing, safety, and company requirements.
• Address and resolve complex resident concerns, complaints, lease violations, and other escalated issues while maintaining positive resident relations and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Oversee building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and corrective work to ensure the property is maintained in a safe, compliant, and marketable condition.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable affordable housing, Section 8, Fair Housing, and regulatory requirements, including coordinating inspections, certifications, recertifications, and required agency reporting.

5+ years of prior multifamily property management experience, managing a site of 250+ units, and strong knowledge of Section 8 program. COS designation required and ARM designation preferred. Able to motivate and manage a large property management staff and have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention!
Schochet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental,401k and more available on your first day. All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per
year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks.

A recognized leader in multifamily development and property management, with a special expertise in affordable housing, the Schochet Companies owns and/or manages nearly 6,000 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. We are seeking an exceptional candidate that will bring their skills and talent to our exciting and growing company, where you would join a team of the very best professionals working to develop and acquire critical affordable housing (and other multifamily) assets with an eye toward revitalizing and enhancing the marketability, livability, and quality of every community we serve.

Pre-employment background check & drug test required.

EOE