Area Property Manager

BNE Real Estate Group•South Amboy, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join BNE Real Estate Group as a Full-Time Area Property Manager, where your role will support two Class A properties along the waterfront in South Amboy, while managing a dynamic team. This onsite position allows you to be a self-starter and a team player, fostering strong relationships with staff and residents, enhancing their living experiences. Our culture promotes high performance, collaboration, and customer-centricity, allowing you to thrive in an environment fueled by integrity and excellence. You'll be at the forefront of making community connections and ensuring a superior living experience for our residents. This position is benefit eligible after 90 days of employment; benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off and Holidays. Embrace a role that not only challenges your leadership skills but also makes an impact at an organization that values growth and collaboration.

Requirements

BS degree in related field
5+ years' experience in property management
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Well organized with excellent time management skills
An in-depth knowledge of all rules, regulations and laws regarding property management
Valid NJ real estate salesperson license
Valid New Jersey Driver's License
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Work hours as required to complete assignments/projects
Travel overnight as required
Drive long distances throughout the workday and work week
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Professional Image
Strong Verbal Skills
Strong customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

Self-starter
Team player
Fostering strong relationships with staff and residents
Customer-centricity
Integrity and excellence
Making community connections
Superior living experience for residents
Leadership skills
Growth and collaboration
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
All hands on approach
Collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

Manage property operations, ensuring that all aspects of the properties are running smoothly.
Conduct regular site inspections.
Collaborate with maintenance teams.
Oversee the leasing and application process.
Address resident concerns to foster a welcoming environment.
Maintain organized records.
Drive sales initiatives.
Engage with residents and vendors.
Handle property management tasks efficiently and effectively.
Personnel Management: Hire, fire, advance, promote, or change the status of employees reporting to them, or make recommendations for these actions. Consistently use successful techniques and company directives to screen, hire, orient, and train new personnel. Ensure staff efficiency through ongoing training, instruction, counseling, and leadership. Plan weekly/daily office staff schedules and assignments. Coordinate maintenance schedule and assignments with the Maintenance Supervisor. Administer action plans consistently and in a timely manner regarding employee performance problems, documenting appropriately and communicating with supervisors, Human Resources, and terminating properly when necessary. Provide support to staff to encourage teamwork and lead by example in creating a harmonious environment. Ensure all administrative processes involving personnel are handled on a timely basis (e.g., performance evaluations, salary reviews, time sheets, change of status forms).
Financial: Interpret financial goals and operate the asset in the owner's best interest in accordance with the Policies & Procedures Manual. Maintain accurate records of all community transactions and submit them on a timely basis (e.g., rent rolls, delinquency reports, move-in/move-outs). Prepare annual budgets and income projections in a timely and accurate manner. Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, as required. Plan long and short-term capital expenditures. Ensure that all rents and late fees/check charges are collected, posted, and deposited in a timely manner. Generate necessary legal action, documents, and processes in accordance with State and Company guidelines. Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing, vendor relations, and certificates of insurance. Ensure that A/P invoices are submitted to the corporate office for payment, handle petty cash and all funds.
Leasing: Implement policies and practices to ensure the property is rented to its fullest capacity. Develop marketing strategies to secure prospective residents. Confirm that leasing staff techniques are effective in obtaining a closing. Confirm that leasing staff gather information about market competition in the area. Continually monitor and analyze traffic logs, conversion ratios, budget guidelines, renewal information, marketing data, etc., to provide up-to-date and proper information when requested. Manage social networking websites.
Resident Retention: Respond to and resolve resident concerns, complaints, and requests in a timely manner to ensure resident satisfaction. Develop and implement resident retention programs (e.g., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletters). Ensure the distribution of all company or community-issued notices (e.g., bad weather, emergency). Consistently implement policies of the property.
Maintenance: Oversee the community appearance and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure that work orders and apartment turnovers are completed on a timely basis.
Administrative: Prepare and implement procedures and systems within company guidelines to ensure an orderly, efficient workflow. Waive or deviate from established policies and procedures for the betterment of the property. Confirm all leases and corresponding paperwork are completed and input into the software system accurately and on a timely basis. Ensure current resident files are properly maintained by performing monthly file audits. Ensure all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete, and submitted on a timely basis. Lead the emergency team for the community. Ensure proper response and handling of all community emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc., within company guidelines to minimize liabilities (e.g., criminal activity on community, employee/resident injuries, fires, floods, freezes).
Safety: Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules. Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Direct staff to follow a "safety first" principle.