Property Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities: As Site Manager, this individual is responsible for day-to-day operations at a housing community. This includes management of the full tenant lifecycle, oversight of site staff, purchasing of building supplies and equipment, maintenance of vendor relationships, and providing excellent customer service. The Site Manager must complete all responsibilities while complying with government rules and internal policies. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide outstanding customer service to all residents

Oversee full tenant lifecycle including marketing/leasing, processing applications, collecting rent, and facilitating move-ins, recertifications and move-outs

Partner with Area Manager to resolve past due balances, tenant complaints, lease violations, and other issues

Walk interior and exterior common areas daily and conduct annual inspections of occupied units, as well unit inspections at move-in, move-out, and as needed

Coordinate efficient completion of work orders and unit turnovers in accordance with company policies

In partnership with Engineer, place orders for building equipment, office supplies, cleaning supplies etc. and reconcile deliveries upon receipt

Manage vendor relationships and notify Area Manager/Construction Manager when vendors are onsite

Ensure all accounting data is submitted to the accounting team in a timely fashion

Make recommendations to Area Manager during annual budgeting process based on building, unit, and tenant needs

Manage a small team of direct reports including administrative and maintenance staff

Meticulously maintain management office and all site files including tenant files, maintenance logs, records of building fixtures and equipment, etc.

Serve as emergency contact outside of business hours

Provide general administrative support including answering phones, email, and mail

Plan and lead tenant meetings and events such as holiday parties

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Area Manager

Qualifications:

Wisconsin Residential Leasing Agent preferred, but not required

Minimum 5 years of experience in property management

Experience with affordable housing preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Yardi

Must be detail-oriented

Must act with highest degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality

Applicable Physical Capabilities: General mobility in office areas is required, along with the ability to operate data processing/office equipment.

Our Investment in You:

Competitive market compensation package

Medical PPO plan (provided)

Life insurance (premiums paid by employer)

Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance (premiums paid by employer)

Dental and vision insurance plans

401(k) plan

Seven (7) paid holidays each year

Fifteen (15) PTO days in first yearCompany Description

Prairie Management & Development, Inc. (PMD) is a mission-driven property development and management firm with over 40 years of industry experience. PMD’s primary focus is to provide, through construction and preservation, clean, safe and affordable housing for the residents, including for some who are most in need. The company owns and/or manages 40+ projects, all of which are located in the Midwest. Company headquarters is located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Prairie Management & Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.