Apartment Property Manager

Company Overview: The Preiss Company is a leader in the ownership and management of multifamily and student housing communities nationwide. With a vast and varied national portfolio, we pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled living experience and a best-in-class investment platform. The Preiss Company is an Equal Opportunity and LGBTQ friendly Employer.

​​Property Name: The Nest at University Center

Property Manager: The Property Manager is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the property, including managing staff and overseeing activities related to leasing, marketing and maintenance. Overall objectives are to maximize occupancy, minimize expenses and ensure a positive resident experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Personnel Management

• Oversee the hiring of new staff, according to budgeted headcount.
• Provide ongoing feedback to on-site staff
• Provide process and procedural training to new hires
• Complete & forward all HR documentation in a timely manner
• Complete all payroll deadlines

Tenant Experience

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, parents and prospects
• Manage escalated resident concerns/complaints
• Oversee all necessary functions to facilitate a smooth tenant “Move in” and “Move Out”
• Ensure all residents transitions occur within the specified time-frame and with minimal complaints

Reporting and Administrative

• Create monthly variance and executive summary reports
• Project quarterly income and expenses
• Oversee financial reporting and analysis
• Annual budgeting & business plans
• Delegate and distribute monthly goals based on property leasing requirements
• Maintain budgeting occupancy rates
• Monthly variance & executive summary reports to investor group
• Monitor overtime and hours allowed per job function

Leasing and Marketing

• Provide enthusiasm & support toward achievement of leasing goals
• Oversee credit and background checks process
• Responsible for all efforts to maintain budgeted occupancy rate through marketing, leasing, and retention activities
• Assist with the disbursement and application of Leasing Incentives

Physical Plant

• Oversee monthly property inspections
• Ensure that maintenance issues are managed in a proper manner and that all emergencies are responded to in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulations
• Ensure the Transition Manual is followed and executed
• Ensure all capital items in need of repair or desired are reported to Regional Manager
• Meet with maintenance supervisor to review bids to be in compliance with budgeting dollars.

Experience:

• Minimum:2 years experience in property management
• Preferred: 2 years property management leadership experience; management experience at a Student Housing Property.

Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum: Ability to manage, delegate, motivate, and mentor staff; excellent customer service skills and ability to resolve escalated customer concerns; demonstrated basic financial skills (working with budgets, projecting revenue, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, understanding of delinquency and financial reports); understanding of Fair Housing; ability to be authoritative and execute all office operations in accordance with HR and company procedures.
• Preferred: Accounting skills and an understanding of debits and credits; understanding of compliance issues (i.e. building codes, licenses etc.); understanding of maintenance issues

Licenses and Certifications:

• Minimum: Valid drivers' license
• Preferred: Valid state-specific Real Estate License, where applicable

Education:

• Minimum:High School diploma; some college
• Preferred:Bachelor’s degree

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete, nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• When are you able to start?

Ability to Relocate:

• Rock Hill, SC 29730: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person