Property Manager - Affordable Multifamily

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Property Management?  Where every day is new and exciting while you make a meaningful impact on the lives of the residents of the community?  Well, Picerne Real Estate Group has a management opportunity currently available at a portfolio of two affordable apartment communities in New Britain, CT.  If you have contagious energy, exceptional customer service and thrive within a fast-paced environment, then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for!

Qualifications:

   Education:        

• A four-year bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Experience in affordable housing management (particularly project-based Section 8) is preferred.

   Designations:       

• A professional designation (or candidacy) for Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) or Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) or Certified Property Manager (CPM) is preferred.

   Characteristics:

• Excellent business, problem solving, communication and management insight
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional motivational skills and leadership abilities
• Language skills in Spanish and/or Polish is preferred

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Property Manager is responsible for oversight and execution of the day to day operations and the fiscal management of the designated housing communities.
• Direct and/or indirect supervisory responsibility for the property operations including oversight of the maintenance and custodial employees.
• This position will report directly to the Senior Property Manager and indirectly report to the Vice President of Property Management.

 Job Functions: (this list is not exhaustive)

• Prepare, review, and approve all applicant and resident certifications for adherence to the site’s resident selection and screening policy and the subsidized housing program.
• Responsible to regularly review all site operations for adherence to the subsidized housing program
• Maximize income through maintenance of high occupancy and reduction of vacancy and bad debt loss.
• Provide superior customer service. Design and implement resident relations events. 
• Adhere to all HUD program requirement including but not limited to preparing for and responding to Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and NSPIRE Inspections (REAC).
• Market and present tours to prospective residents.
• Improve Net Operating Income (NOI) through revenue maximization and expense controls while maintaining the physical asset.
• Supervise, monitor, and process accounts payable including posting, coding, and approving all site invoices.
• Review monthly operating statements and explain variances, as required.
• Monitor and process all rent collections.  Enforce residency guidelines, and lease enforcement.
• Institute legal action as required to ensure resident compliance. Supervise and monitor any active legal proceedings.
• Supervise turnover process (including move-in/out inspections, processing applications, and monitoring unit make-ready requirements).
• Regularly perform apartment inspections as well as common area inspections identifying physical needs of the properties while setting goals for service team members.
• Inspect and approve all work completed by maintenance staff and/or vendors/sub-contractors (in partnership with Maintenance Supervisor).
• Implement all corporate and property operating policies and procedures.
• Maintain company and regulatory standards for curb appeal and landscape enhancement.
• Provide quality judgment to reduce legal, liability, physical, and safety risks. Immediately address any potential liability or loss concerns. Prepare and submit reports as required.
• Investigate, prepare, and submit proper reporting of all accidents, claims, and emergency situations.
• Any and all other activities that the Senior Property Manager, Compliance Manager, Vice President, or owners may require.