Area Manager

Low Income Housing Institute

$78K — $85K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Property Management or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of senior management experience in residential property management or related fields.
  • Strong management and team-building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Commitment to serving low-income and homeless communities.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in affordable housing programs.
  • Proficient in building maintenance systems and computer systems.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate monthly financial reports for multiple properties.
  • Supervise contract services, repairs, and supply authorizations across properties.
  • Implement and monitor project statuses including capital repairs and turnovers.
  • Achieve optimal unit turnover and occupancy levels for each property.
  • Conduct weekly site inspections to maintain standards and compliance.
  • Complete annual funder reports and respond to inspections.
  • Document and report operational issues in a timely manner.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy.
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k for unionized and 403b for non-union employees.
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
Full Job Description
Area Manager

Location: Seattle Area / King County

Hours: Full time, Monday through Friday, with some on-call duties

Reports to: Regional Operations Manager

Pay Range: $78,000-$85,000 annually

Position Type: Exempt, non-union position.

The Area Manager manages multiple properties in various locations throughout Puget Sound, through leadership, staff supervision, and lease up of new properties, maintaining low vacancies; negotiating and enforcing leases; maintaining the asset.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, monitor and evaluate monthly financial statements for each community within the portfolio and prepare monthly variance and operating reports
  • Supervise, authorize, monitor and administer contract services, repairs, and supplies, as well as approve expenses that exceed on-site authority at each community within
  • Ensure proper contract, insurance, and scope of work that accompanies every capital repair or project on site
  • Implement, monitor, and evaluate the status of all projects on site including basic turnovers, capital projects, special projects, and contractor or staff repairs.
  • Monitor and achieve acceptable levels of unit turnover, market and renewal rates, occupancy, delinquency, bad debt, expiration's and renewals for each community within the management
  • Review regularly relevant rent roll reports, lease renewal reports, expiration management reports, monthly operating summary reports and financial statements to direct focus and priorities for the property
  • Assess, maintain and anticipate appropriate marketing tools to maximize qualified traffic at each community within portfolio while minimizing unit turnover and vacancy time
  • Monthly audits of tenant files to ensure compliance
  • Implement, monitor, and ensure proper, timely, and accurate record keeping (e.g., lease files, vendor files, invoices, replacement schedules, payroll, move-out dispositions, bank deposits) on each community within management portfolio.
  • Monitor and evaluate standards for acceptable outer appeal and cleanliness of all communities within the management
  • Implement, monitor and evaluate standards for unit turns, service requests, grounds and other maintenance-related responsibilities at each community within the management
  • Recognize and offer appropriate alternatives for deferred maintenance, capital needs, and life/safety issues at each community within the portfolio.
  • Implement and evaluate proper staffing needs for each community within management portfolio to maximize net income and resident retention
  • Ensure the maximum level of service and commitment to resident retention at each community within the portfolio
  • Oversight of multiple properties. Responsible for the timely lease-up of new properties in Seattle.
  • Conduct weekly site visits, which include inspecting units, the property's common areas, maintenance storerooms, exterior, and interior.
  • Complete annual reports to multiple funders on time and accurately. Accompany funders on-site for annual inspections. Respond to funders regarding deficiency issues noted at the property.
  • Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
  • Foster a clean and safe environment.
  • Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
  • Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate Degree in Property Management, degree in any other field directly related to property management or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five years of experience at a senior management level in residential property management, facilities management, or housing programs and services.
  • Strong management, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Commitment to learning about and embracing the Housing First model.
  • Commitment to and interest in housing very low-income and homeless people and working with housing and human services.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new policies and procedures and to manage operations in a growth model.
  • Familiarity with commercial leasing and management and/or property development.
  • Strong administrative and financial management skills.
  • Proficient with building maintenance systems.
  • Proficient with computer systems.
  • Knowledge of landlord-tenant law and procedures.
  • Ability to understand and deal effectively with resident, vendor or personnel concerns or issues according to Company policy


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience managing multiple properties.
  • Experience with HUD, LIHTC, HOME, Section 8, and other affordable housing programs and familiarity with regulatory requirements for all.
  • Familiarity with supportive housing.
  • Experience in community relations and/or public relations.
  • Familiarity with King County and surrounding communities.


Other Requirements:
  • Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and must meet Washington State minimum requirement for driver liability insurance.
  • Must pass motor vehicle/driving record checks.
  • Must have regular access to a reliable vehicle. Mileage is provided for travel between sites during shift.
  • Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening.


Physical requirements: Driving, walking, bending

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
  • Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
  • 403b offered for non-union employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Aflac offered for all employees.


Full time, Monday through Friday, with some on-call duties
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