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Community Manager

Company:
FirstService Residential - East
Location:
Arlington, VA, 22201
Posted:
April 14, 2024
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Description:

Job Overview:

As a High-rise Community Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and administering the day-to-day operations of the community association including all financial management, property management, governance and staff management.

Your Responsibilities:

Provide input and assist the Board with the preparation of the Association’s annual budget

Be responsible for the daily implementation of the annual budget, perform general financial management and recordkeeping

Assist Association and In House counsel on collection matters and monitor maintenance fee accounts

Monitor and report monthly financials

Prepare specifications needed for all services received by the Association (e.g., landscaping, snow, trash, insurance, pool, etc.)

Manage bid process, review bid spec proposals and comparison spreadsheets and make board recommendations as appropriate.

Negotiate Association contracts for routine services, subject to the Board’s approval, and Association counsel as needed.

Ensure maintenance of all files, records and correspondence in accordance with company procedures and good business practices

Prepare Board meeting agenda, monthly management report and all other reports and material needed for Board Packet; distribute one week in advance of meeting

Coordinate activities of association professionals including attorneys, auditing firms and engineering firms

Establish and maintain annual calendar indicating all association activity, deadlines, election, meetings, projects, etc.

Team building to unite staff and create a cohesive working environment.

Manage performance and discuss concerns regularly of all direct reports and team members.

Enforce the use of policies, tools and programs by staff in the day-to-day management and operations and ensure proper adherence throughout business unit.

Support the roll out and implementation of company & business unit initiatives and strategies.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Minimum 7 years relevant work experience required, preferably in hospitality, property or facilities management

Minimum 2 years project management experience

Experience managing large direct or indirect staff

Possess working knowledge of budgets and fiduciary responsibility

Demonstrated decision making ability

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of legislation impacting property management, preferred

Strong understanding of proposal/bid process

Possession of or willingness to obtain CMCA/AMS certification required

Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement and decision-making abilities are necessary.

Proficiency in computer programs like Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windows required.

Ability to work with sensitive and/or confidential information.

What We Offer:

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 /annually

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