Business Manager

Tarragon Property Services•Seattle, WA

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Tarragon Property Services and be a part of a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and offers long-term stability. We're hiring a Business Manager that is willing to learn, take initiative and make a difference. Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8 am - 5 pm Location: 415 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of residential property management experience, including at least 1 year in multi-family leasing and at least 1 year in an assistant manager position with supervisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of Landlord-Tenant laws in Washington State.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A college degree or related coursework is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and leadership skills are required.
Computer literacy required.
Valid drivers' license, sound driving record and auto insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with lease-ups is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in preparing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in addition to property management software is preferable.
Yardi experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a team that embodies the integrity and professionalism of Tarragon Property Services.
Hire (with RM approval), train, evaluate, and supervise all on-site employees.
Coach and review on-site employees and provide promotion recommendations to RM.
Handle disciplinary actions, including terminations, with RM and HR input and approval.
Review staff timesheets and time-off requests; submit approvals by payroll deadlines.
Conduct regular community staff meetings; attend management meetings as scheduled.
Work cooperatively with other residential managers.
Strive to continually meet or exceed resident satisfaction.
Analyze and monitor community market conditions; report trends or concerns to RM.
Support marketing efforts and provide input on promotions, advertisements, etc.
Ensure timely payment of rents and other resident charges; pursue and collect debts from current and past tenants.
Oversee, develop, and participate in leasing programs to ensure success.
Monitor leasing associates' closing ratios; recommend additional training when needed.
Review, approve, or reject resident applications.
Review all renewals and prepare rent-increase recommendations to RM based on budget and market conditions.
Implement resident retention and renewal programs.
Prepare and adhere to the operating budget.
Approve payment of all invoices in Avid.
Monitor maintenance activities to ensure resident requests and preventive maintenance are completed according to TPS standards.
Report or recommend capital improvements, repairs, job specifications, contract development, and negotiations.
Review and approve monthly and quarterly leasing bonuses.
Conduct quarterly coaching and development with all team members.
Report and analyze monthly financials.
Run errands as necessary; may be required to drive a motorized vehicle on or off property for company business.