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Property Manager
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What they do
A Property Manager manages operations for an apartment building or complex. Recruits and screens tenants for apartments, collects rents and security deposits, responds to requests or complaints from tenants, supervises maintenance and repairs; oversees payment of bills, insurance, taxes and recordkeeping. Manages property and services on behalf of a community association, for properties such as condominiums or cooperatives. Collects fees or dues, responds to requests or complaints, supervises maintenance, oversees work done by contractors, and provides accounting of income and expenses. May also assist owners or a board of directors with regulatory compliance or compliance with community association rules. Manages the operation of commercial or residential properties. Oversees the collection of rents and payment of bills, taxes and insurance for properties, and provides property owners with reports on finances and the status of properties. Directs leasing operations, or equipment and machinery rentals, for a company or business. Determines charges and prepares rental or lease agreements; supervises inventory, equipment maintenance and recordkeeping for leasing operations.
$78,068 / year median in New Jersey
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Property Manager Location:
Summit, NJ Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5PM (Full-Time Position) Overview The Property Manager position supports and assists in the management of commercial real estate in accordance with the Management Agreements. The Property Manager is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the property, including accounting, tenant relations, maintenance and repair, security, janitorial services, landscaping, snow removal, etc. The Property Manager handles tenant complaints and service requests and must be familiar with the terms of tenant leases. The Property Manager assists in the preparation of the annual budget, reporting and financial performance of the property. Skills, Knowledge and Personal Characteristics The desired candidate will have the following attributes: exceptional communication and organizational skills; detail oriented and accurate especially with numbers; customer service experience; ability to work under pressure; self- motivated and self-directed; ability to assert oneself; exemplary time management skills; ability to work with staff in solving problems and ability to take direction and function as part of a team. Specific Duties Provide excellent tenant service. Respond to tenant requests/problems in a timely and courteous manner, and generate work orders directed to vendors or maintenance staff. Follow-up with the tenant to ensure satisfactory resolution of the issue. Ensure that there is 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times. Conduct periodic inspections of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases and the proper upkeep of the property. Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy. Prepare and maintain appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes. Assist with administering tenant occupancy including providing the new tenant with an introduction letter regarding emergency contacts, insurance requirements, rent collection procedures, and maintenance request procedures. Become proficient with the Tenant Portal management software. Coordinate entry of all property information into the software program and establish reporting protocols for maintenance requests, preventative maintenance, vendor and tenant Certificates of Insurance and key lease date tracking. Monitor all key dates and reporting within the portal. General Duties- Assist in the production of monthly and annual reports.
- Assist in preparation of transaction related documents.
- Maintain contact and other databases for company.
- Aid in the production of departmental reports (e.g. business plans, financial statements, RFPs).
- Coordinate regular inventories of all business property.
- Contractor coordination.
- Coordinate tenant move-ins/move-outs and ensure lease terms are abided by. Financial
- Detailed verification of all invoice amounts and information with approved Service Orders or Contracts.
- Ensure proper property coding on invoices.
- Investigate cost reduction opportunities.
- Assist corporate accounting with questions related to the property and resolution of vendor issues.
MUST HAVE CLASS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE. RESUMES WITH ONLY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- Full-time salary position.
- Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University with two to three years industry experience/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Yardi Accounting Systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
- 5+ years of directly relevant Commercial Real Estate Property Management experience.
- Must have knowledge and experience of running capital improvement projects such as tenant improvement and base building.
- Familiarity with maintenance accounting software (i.e. Angus, Building Engines, etc.).
- Effectively prioritize and multi-task.
- Excellent people skills.
- Strong working knowledge of general office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners).
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients.
- Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Proactive, initiate follow-through.