Property Manager - Multifamily Apartment Community Cagan Management Group | Full-Time | Onsite Lead a Community. Develop a Team. Make an Impact. At Cagan Management Group, exceptional communities begin with exceptional people. Since 1974, we have been committed to creating apartment communities where residents feel valued, properties are carefully maintained, and our teams are empowered to deliver exceptional service. We are seeking an experienced Property Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and performance of one of our apartment communities. This is an opportunity for a multifamily professional who understands that successful property management requires more than maintaining occupancy. You'll lead the property team, drive leasing and resident retention, manage collections and financial performance, oversee maintenance and property conditions, ensure compliance, and create an exceptional experience for residents. If you're an organized, accountable leader who knows how to balance people, performance, resident experience, and property operations, we'd like to meet you. What You'll Do As Property Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the successful operation of the community, including: Lead the day-to-day operations and performance of the apartment community. Manage, coach, and hold Leasing and Maintenance team members accountable for performance and service standards. Monitor leasing activity, prospect follow-up, applications, traffic, conversions, occupancy, and availability. Ensure prospective residents receive timely and professional follow-up throughout the leasing process. Review and oversee applications, approvals, lease execution, and required documentation. Monitor lease expirations and oversee renewal and resident retention activity. Manage delinquency, collections, resident balances, payment arrangements, stipulations, and eviction activity. Maintain working knowledge of the eviction process and ensure required notices, documentation, timelines, and follow-up are completed appropriately. Oversee move-ins and move-outs and ensure apartments meet Cagan's move-in-ready standards. Monitor open and aging work orders and partner with Maintenance to ensure resident service requests are completed timely. Conduct regular property walks and inspections of apartment homes, common areas, amenities, grounds, and building conditions. Coordinate required pool, balcony, fire/life-safety, building, unit, and other property inspections. Oversee ordering and coordination of appliances, carpet, vinyl/flooring, fixtures, supplies, and other property needs. Maintain accurate and compliant resident, applicant, leasing, and property files. Monitor property expenses, invoices, purchasing, budgets, revenue, and financial performance. Prepare and review operational reports, including occupancy, leasing, renewals, delinquency, collections, work orders, and apartment turns. Conduct regular property team meetings and communicate priorities, expectations, and performance. Respond to escalated resident concerns professionally and with sound judgment. Ensure accurate information and activity within Yardi, RentCafe, CRM , and other property systems. Maintain compliance with Fair Housing requirements, company policies, lease requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. Partner with Regional leadership, Human Resources, corporate teams, vendors, and contractors as needed. What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced multifamily leader who takes ownership of their community and knows how to turn expectations into results.

Qualifications include:

3+ years of progressive multifamily property management experience preferred. Previous Property Manager, Community Manager, Assistant Property Manager, or comparable leadership experience. Strong knowledge of leasing, applications, renewals, collections, delinquency, move-ins, move-outs, and eviction processes. Yardi experience required. Experience with RentCafe and CRM platforms strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws and landlord-tenant requirements . Experience supervising and developing onsite teams. Ability to understand property budgets, expenses, financial reports, and operating performance. Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Strong resident service, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to work onsite and provide schedule flexibility, including weekends or additional hours when property needs require. You'll Be Successful Here If You Take ownership rather than waiting for someone else to solve the problem. Know what's happening with your property—from leasing and delinquency to work orders and property conditions. Follow through and hold others accountable for doing the same. Lead with professionalism while still being approachable to residents and employees. Use data and reports to identify issues before they become bigger problems. Balance resident experience with sound business judgment. Develop your team rather than simply managing tasks. Take pride in operating a community residents are proud to call home. Why Cagan? For more than 50 years, Cagan Management Group has built its business around strong communities, long-term relationships, and people who take pride in what they do. As a Property Manager at Cagan, you'll have the opportunity to lead a community, develop a team, influence property performance, and make a meaningful impact on both the resident experience and the long-term success of the property. Benefits Eligible full-time employees may receive: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Company Match Life Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Ready to lead your next community? Apply today to join Cagan Management Group. Cagan Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting describes the general nature of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Property management: 3 years (Required)

Yardi:

1 year (Required) Property leasing: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Fox Lake, IL 60020 (Required)

Work Location:

In person