Job Description

Summary

Assists in the development and monitoring of company policies and procedures related to property management; responsible for recruitment, training, development, and supervision of Property Managers, and shares responsibility for maintaining the physical asset and performance of assigned properties. Assists Senior Vice President- Property Management and other supervisors with special projects, administrative tasks, and other related work. Travel is required. Reasonable or limited use of your vehicle may be required from time to time. Assists Freeman Webb Company, Realtors in pursuit of its mission.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes and coordinates a communication system involving transaction and activities among Property Managers and the Home Office.
• Hires, trains, supervises, develops, and terminates the employment of those supervised in accordance with company policies and directives; performs performance evaluations on supervised employees; assists Property Managers with site-level employees. Approves all new hires, status changes, and terminations for on-site personnel.
• Monitors, assists, and makes recommendations to improve marketing activities; reviews occupancy status; recommends rent schedules.
• Reviews/audits property administrative, accounting, and maintenance areas to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; approves all exceptions of same. Resolves resident relation issues.
• Inspects the properties to ensure the highest standards are maintained; evaluates maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping operations in areas of efficiency. Conducts periodic inspection of vacant apartments for market-ready condition.
• Assists in or develops corrective programs for apartment communities.
• Supervises and coordinates preparation of annual operating and capital budgets. Monitors and makes recommendations on budget performance and prepares quarterly summary report of same.
• Reviews and approves expenditures within specified budgetary guidelines. Negotiates and/or evaluates contracts and makes recommendations.
• Established/revises property management forms, reports, and manuals including updates, changes, and additions.
• Prepares and conducts meetings; develops and implements property management training programs for all departments.
• Coordinates staffing and office set-up of new communities according to Freeman Webb Company, Realtors guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Knowledge of apartment property management normally acquired by two years of college or comparable work experience, and a Certified Property Manager designation or candidate status.

Experience:

Knowledge of apartment property management normally acquired by five years of supervisory experience in property management including two years on-site property manager experience.

Skills:

Proven record of successful property management. Knowledge of property maintenance, property marketing, and insurance. Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Strong supervisory, personnel management and organizational skills. Ability to delegate and communicate property management methods. Problem-solving ability.