What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Property Manager position at Birge & Held Group LLC?
The role
The Regional Property Manager at Birge & Held is accountable for all community operations within his/her assigned locations. He/she is responsible for the direct supervision of Property Managers and indirect supervision of the entire site staff within their assigned portfolio. The Regional Property Manager will report to the Vice President of Property Management, Client Assets. The Regional Property Manager is responsible for all regional functions, procedures, and polices; as well as ensuring the communities generate a satisfactory cash flow, properties are properly maintained in accordance with Company standards and customer satisfaction is assured.
What you will do
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with team members to develop motivated, well-trained teams, and establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with residents, the community, suppliers, vendors, consultants, site employees, and other members of corporate management and staff
- Communicate frequently with Executive Vice President of Property Management on vital needs of the properties
- Assist site staff in preparation of monthly financial accounting reports and explanation of budget variances, as well as with preparing management plans, marketing plans, vendor contracts, and budgets
- Support all sites with questions and concerns while working with HR to resolve staff issues
- Represent Birge & Held in the areas where designated properties are located
- Analyze processes and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency levels
- Review and approve all bids prior to submission
- Prepare all reports and correspondence and handle complaints and/or problems timely and accurately
- Work with HR when determining staffing needs and recruit, hire, orient and motivate staff of the communities
- Utilize available KPI reports and performance dashboards to monitor and manage asset performance
- Assist site staff in the development, implementation and management of a successful marketing plan for each community
- Work with the accounting department to ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to
- Make regular inspections of the communities to ensure standards and procedures are upheld. Inspections include checking vacant units, rent-ready units, and reviewing files for proper documentation
- Enforce lease and other government rules and regulations, including Fair Housing laws, building safety, health codes, and local ordinances
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President of Property Management or Leadership staff
- Continue to adapt and innovate for maximum efficiency and profitability in a dynamic environment
- Ensure excellent curb appeal
- Assess capital needs of each asset and communicate to the Executive Vice President of Property Management, as applicable
What you will need
Competencies and Skills
- A very strong understanding of NOI, and cash flow
- Ability to build high producing teams that meet performance goals
- Experienced in community financial analysis and must be able to read and understand financial reports
- Must be able to handle crisis appropriately
- Able to balance the various priorities of individual communities, residents, and the staff
- Must be able to communicate effectively in the organization, both verbally and in writing
- Able to work efficiently with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business preferred
- Multi-Site management experience preferred
- At least 3 to 5 years of supervisory apartment management experience
- Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment
- Experience in developing and managing budgets, implementing successful marketing plans, a comprehensive knowledge of Fair Housing practices, maintenance, staff training and supervision and rental collections
- Exhibit strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform at high levels in fast paced work environment and successfully adapt to changing priorities and work demand