Property and Compliance ManagerThis is a highly adaptable role for an experienced affordable housing professional who can step into properties during vacancies, lease-ups, transitions, and special projects while also serving as a trusted compliance resource. You'll combine hands-on property management with deep regulatory expertise, helping site teams navigate complex requirements, strengthen operations, and address compliance risks.
If you're a resourceful housing professional who can quickly assess a property, solve problems, support teams, and navigate affordable housing regulations with confidence, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Various Project HOME properties throughout Philadelphia; location will rotate based on operational needs
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Compensation: $91,000-$94,000 annually, based on experience
What You'll DoProvide Property Management Leadership - Provide temporary property management coverage during vacancies, leaves, new lease-ups, and operational transitions.
- Oversee leasing, recertifications, rent collection, waitlists, notices, evictions, occupancy, and other day-to-day property operations.
- Assess site performance and implement corrective action plans to address operational or compliance concerns.
- Support new property lease-ups, including applicant intake, tenant selection, initial certifications, and occupancy deadlines.
- Ensure continuity of operations and clear documentation when transitioning between site assignments.
Lead Compliance & Audit Readiness - Serve as a compliance resource across affordable and supportive housing programs, including HUD, LIHTC, HOME, PHA, and Fair Housing requirements.
- Conduct audits and reviews of tenant files, annual and interim recertifications, leasing documentation, and inspection-related records.
- Coordinate regulatory, investor, and funder audits and support timely resolution of findings.
- Monitor regulatory changes and help translate requirements into consistent policies, procedures, and practices.
- Oversee compliance requirements associated with new developments and lease-ups, including set-asides and other regulatory requirements.
Support Training & Technical Assistance - Assist with training and coaching Property Managers and site staff on leasing, recertifications, compliance requirements, and property operations.
- Support the onboarding and development of new Property Managers and staff during transitions.
- Maintain and strengthen standardized compliance tools, checklists, and procedures.
- Promote consistent, equitable, trauma-informed, and resident-centered property management practices.
Monitor Financial & Property Performance - Ensure timely processing of rent collection, accounts payable, purchase orders, invoices, and reconciliations in Yardi.
- Review budget-to-actual performance, identify variances, and partner with site and leadership teams on corrective strategies.
- Support economic occupancy through vacancy management, unit turnover coordination, special claims, and loss mitigation.
- Monitor property performance and identify operational or financial issues requiring additional attention.
Coordinate Facilities & Site Needs - Monitor work orders, unit turnovers, inspections, and preventive maintenance while supporting assigned properties.
- Coordinate with Facilities teams and vendors on routine maintenance, emergencies, and capital improvement projects.
- Identify and escalate maintenance or inspection deficiencies that could affect regulatory compliance or resident safety.
Partner Across the Organization - Collaborate with Program Managers, Residential Managers, Compliance, Facilities, Finance, and other partners within Project HOME's blended management model.
- Keep leadership informed of property conditions, operational risks, compliance concerns, and emerging needs.
- Communicate clearly, respectfully, and equitably with residents and applicants regarding eligibility, recertifications, approvals, denials, and other housing matters.
What You'll Need - High school diploma or GED.
- Seven (7) years of experience in affordable housing property management and/or housing compliance.
- Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory, senior property management, or housing compliance role.
- Advanced knowledge of HUD, LIHTC, HOME, PHA, and Fair Housing regulations.
- Tax Credit Specialist Certification.
- Experience with regulatory audits, affordable housing lease-ups, tenant file reviews, and recertifications.
- At least two (2) years of Yardi experience.
- Experience assisting with training or mentoring staff on compliance and property operations.
- Ability to manage multiple properties, assignments, and shifting priorities simultaneously.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High adaptability and the ability to make sound decisions independently.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and property management systems.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A trauma-informed, equitable, and resident-centered approach to affordable housing management.
What You May Bring - Experience providing temporary or interim property management leadership across multiple properties.
- Experience leading affordable housing lease-ups or stabilizing newly opened properties.
- Experience developing compliance tools, procedures, audit processes, or corrective action plans.
- Experience working within supportive housing or a blended property management and human services environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with Facilities, Finance, resident services, and compliance teams.
- Experience helping teams address operational or regulatory gaps across multiple properties.
What We Offer Project HOME is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees through a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligible employees enjoy:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee costs
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off, including paid sabbatical leave
- Employee wellness programs
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
