Traveling Property Manager

DTN Management Company; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

Competitive 401K package

Paid Time Off

Ongoing Training, Mentorship and Job Shadowing

Job summary

DTN Management Company is seeking a Traveling Property Manager in East Lansing, Michigan. This role involves operational leadership across multiple communities, supporting lease-ups, and ensuring resident satisfaction. As a key representative of DTN, you will influence positive customer experiences and lead teams in meeting property objectives.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in property management, financial acumen, and a 'can do' attitude. Benefits include health coverage, a 401K package, and opportunities for ongoing training and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role in property management.
• Experience managing to a P&L statement.
• Ability to provide great customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster team standards consistent with DTN's values.
• Train and mentor team members to support company goals.
• Manage property budgets and ensure financial performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Financial acumen

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

3+ years of experience in property management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Traveling Property Manager

Reports to

Area Director

Company Overview

DTN is a 50 year old vertically integrated real estate firm based in Lansing, MI. We are one of Michigan’s largest and well respected construction, development and ownership companies of multifamily real estate properties. Through our development and operations team, DTN seeks to create and deliver unique experiences for those choosing a DTN home or apartment. As the Assistant Community Manager, you will influence and guide the experience for those that visit a DTN owned or managed community.

Job Summary

As a Traveling Property Manager, you’ll serve as a key operational leader across DTN’s portfolio of communities throughout Michigan. This dynamic role provides leadership support where it’s needed most—whether assisting with lease‑ups, covering leadership transitions, supporting team development, or driving operational excellence at established communities. Through DTN’s core values, you will lead the teams in meeting all property objectives to ensure satisfaction to our residents, team members and owners. Our brand is our reputation. Every DTN associate is tasked with ensuring memorable experiences. As Traveling Community Manager, you are not only a brand liaison but a DTN ambassador to both team members and the residents we serve.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and being a role model for the standards and behaviors consistent with the core values and culture of DTN
• Have positive interactions with all customers seeking to always provide a positive outcome consistent with DTN’s reputation goals
• Train, mentor, and provide leadership to all team members to support the goals of the company, property, and team members
• Coordinate and direct the activities of all team members to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, and annual property goals
• Develop and manage the annual property budgets for assigned portfolio ensuring financial performance
• Evaluate and manage all property advertising for assigned portfolio and marketing campaigns to ensure they align with meeting property goals
• Maintain depth and knowledge of local market competition and macro market performance
• Through the eyes of our residents and owners maintain curb appeal and property pursuant to annual operating budget and capital plans
• Planning and directing annual capital budgets for assigned portfolio

Core Candidate Qualities

• Track record in a leadership role
• 3+ years of experience in property management
• Financial acumen with experience managing to a P&L statement
• Desire to provide great customer outcomes
• An eye for detail- Our properties and team members are representing the brand
• Proficient with computers and various software platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using an industry software is preferred
• Can do attitude- Willingness to take on various roles as may be necessary to achieve property goals
• Availability at night and on weekends at various times during the year
• Reliable transportation to get to work daily and to conduct daily job responsibilities

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Competitive 401K package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Paid Annual Volunteer Time
• Education Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Rental Discount at Select DTN Properties
• Ongoing Training, Mentorship and Job Shadowing
• Growth Opportunity

Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday (occasional night/weekend/on call availability required)