Experienced Affordable Housing Property Manager

• Full-time

Company Description

Prudent Property Managers, Inc. manages Section 8 affordable and LIHTC tax credit apartment communities.  

We are looking for an experienced Property Manager  in Philadelphia , PA.

Job Description:

The Property Manager is responsible for all operational and financial aspects of our property which consists of 380 units. Experience working with Project Based & Tax Credits.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise leasing and maintenance staff including delegating work, reviewing work, maintaining deadlines, training and scheduling.
• Maintain property occupancy by effectively retaining residents and successfully marketing property to attract new residents.
• Approve lease applicants.
• Administer HUD recertifications.
• Increase revenue while maintaining controllable expenses including revenue collections and delinquency control.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents resolving any issues that may occur and ensuring maintenance completes service requests.
• Coordinate resident activities and correspondence (i.e., monthly newsletters).
• Contact and negotiate with vendors.
• Obtain bids and manage capital improvement projects.
• Ensure that all property reporting is completed in a timely manner.
• Operate within budget and purchasing guidelines.
• Maintain curb appeal by walking/inspecting property and vacant units.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are met.
• Inspect the property on a regular basis and report all safety hazards, property damage, and needed repairs to maintenance personnel. Follow up on repairs to verify completion and compliance.
• Attend court proceedings, as necessary.
• Maintain the community files and records ensuring documentation is kept complete and up-to-date, and ensure all compliance procedures and requirements are satisfied.
• Lead weekly staff meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned/needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Administrative Skills – data entry, filing, answering phones, familiarity with legal aspects/fair housing laws, familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• Analytical Skills – ability to create and manage property budget, analyze property reports.
• Communication/Language Skills – ability to communicate with all staff levels, residents, vendors and prospective residents, ability to correspond with all contacts via letters, memos, newsletters and emails, ability to present material to staff.
• Computer Skills – Outlook, Excel, Wor, One-Site.
• Coordinating Skills –ability to prioritize and delegate tasks daily, ability to handle emergency/unexpected situations, ability to set future goals.
• Leadership Skills – ability to motivate and lead staff providing them with the direction and training that is necessary for them to succeed, ability to solve resident and staff issues.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and ability to interact with a variety of people and personality types.
• Ability to solve problems involving residents, equipment failure, and emergency situations while remaining calm, rational, and professional.
• Goal oriented and driven to further professional growth and education in the industry.
• Other Skills – confidentiality, customer service, decision-making, patience, respect, teamwork.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience required.

• Licenses/Certifications: CAM (beneficial), ARM (beneficial), NCHM or Quadel COS (required for Affordable Housing), and LIHTC certification, NAHMA Certification (beneficial), real estate license (beneficial), and valid driver’s license required.

Additional Information

• Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off:  vacation, sick, holiday