Job Description
Residential Property Manager Reports to: Director of Residential Property Management Overview: Wangard Partners a future focused real estate development and property management company, is seeking a self-motivated and career minded individual. The ideal candidate is ready to learn and become part of a high performing property team. Wangard will boost your career through training, mentoring, and exposure to the opportunities of the real estate industry. Join a highly motivated, professional team that strives to provide excellent customer service in a lively environment. Consider becoming our Property Manager at our luxury apartment complex, The Residences at Bear Tree in DeForest, WI.
Wangard Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Primary Duties: - Achieve the highest possible net operating income through implementation of effective cost control and revenue improvement programs.
- Ensure property is rented to fullest capacity, utilizing marketing strategies to obtain prospective new residents. Follow up on all leads through the Yardi CRM program. Oversee the move in and move out of residents, following company policies
- Confirm all leases and corresponding paperwork are entered into Yardi accurately and in a timely manner.
- Approve applicants in accordance with Wangard’s application requirements.
- Utilize Yardi software for all phases of tenant cycle to accurately reflect property data and records.
- Ensure all rents and fees are collected, following Wangard’s residential AR policy and any unpaid balances owing after security deposit deposition are sent to collections.
- Partner with marketing team to develop unique sales and marketing plans that will attract appropriate tenants for the property.
- Partner with accounting team and asset manager to create annual operating budgets and/or forecasts.
- Code and approve property invoices in Yardi weekly. Complete monthly expense and revenue variance reports on time and with accuracy.
- Utilize Yardi’s RentIQ program to set apartment lease and renewal rates. Attend weekly meeting with Yardi representative and team to review rental amounts. Additionally, develop and implement appropriate rent renewal and tenant retention strategies to retain current tenants.
- Partner with the Director of Maintenance Operations to develop a preventive maintenance and long-term maintenance best practices for your property.
- Develop and train high-quality on-site team members through meetings, training, and employee development. Follow new member checklists to ensure thorough training.
- Work with the Leasing Consultant and/or Assistant Manager to create annual SMART Goals, conduct quarterly goal check-ins, and annual performance reviews. Plan daily/weekly schedules, responsibilities, and assignments.
- Direct the implementation of all policies and procedures as authorized in the Company policy and procedures manuals. Ensure compliance as necessary.
- Prepare weekly traffic report every Monday. Attend weekly leasing meetings and provide leasing, marketing, and traffic report updates to the team.
- Complete monthly Property Manager Inspections with on-site maintenance associates.
- Ensure that all physical aspects of the property are fully functional, safe, and attractive.
- Ensure that adequate scheduling occurs to make certain that all vacant units are kept ready for occupancy by using make-ready board. Visually inspect grounds, buildings, and apartment units on a regular basis.
- Complete and analyze market studies as assigned. Recommend and implement strategies based on results and assumptions.
- Establish relationships in the real estate industry to benefit the Company and assist with its marketing goals.
- Schedule and oversee vendors to make apartments ready for new residents and to complete projects for common areas and building improvements. Follow up on vendors and confirm work was done satisfactorily.
- Oversee the lease up of new apartments and arrange for all additional appropriate amenities.
- All other duties assigned.
- Complete annual SMART goal process for property, team, and self.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Knowledge of Yardi is preferred but not required.
Professional Experience A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Assistant Property Manager. The position requires the ability to deal well with people and exhibit strong leadership skills. Evidence of leadership qualities must be exhibited with the region, the company and/or the industry.
Education and experience A college degree is preferred but not required. The position does require the ability to communicate effectively in English, and the ability to perform advanced business mathematical functions. Candidate must have excellent communication and customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize wisely.
Physical Demands Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. The employee will be regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb. The employee will be required to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends, as needed.
Attendance/Travel This position is a full-time, salaried exempt position.
Learning and Development Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work,