Floating Property Manager, DC/DMV

LyvWell Apartments•McLean, VA

23h•$78,400 - $109,725•Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Property Manager travels to specified regional and out-of-market locations to cover property manager vacancies. The role supervises and coordinates the daily operations of apartment communities, usually with more than 200 units. Responsibilities include general administration, leasing and occupancy, property maintenance, and managing property associates. The manager is accountable for maintaining physical assets and property performance to achieve the highest possible net operating income without compromising the property's appearance or customer service. The role monitors regulatory compliance and company policies and procedures, ensuring associates understand and follow them. The position oversees teams across varied environments and cultures, establishes communication between property associates and the Corporate Office, and maintains high standards of associate performance and professionalism. It supports effective use of property-management and timekeeping software, trains associates, and completes performance evaluations, goal setting, coaching, and development. The manager prepares and manages operating budgets with the Regional Manager, monitors occupancy and operating results, oversees purchasing and expenditures within budget guidelines, and reviews vendor contracts. The role also oversees unit inspections and related move-out documentation, supports leasing and resident services, collects and accounts for rent and other payments, and follows up on delinquent rent. It maintains working knowledge of maintenance and capital-improvement programs, responds to emergencies, and ensures properties are well maintained, market-ready, and welcoming. The manager partners closely with regional leadership to ensure standard practices and policies are followed. Travel may be required up to 75% of the time. This is a fully onsite role; remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–4 years of experience in a supervisory role and property management.
1–2 years of multi-state experience.
Knowledge of fair housing laws.
Microsoft Office skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Ability to work onsite every scheduled workday; remote and hybrid arrangements are unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with affordable housing programs at select properties.
Microsoft Office skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Travel to regional and out-of-market locations to cover property manager vacancies.
Supervise and coordinate apartment community operations, including administration, leasing, occupancy, maintenance, and property associates.
Maintain property assets and performance while pursuing net operating income goals without compromising property appearance or customer service.
Monitor regulatory compliance and company policies and procedures, and ensure associates understand and follow them.
Oversee property teams, establish communication with the Corporate Office, and maintain associate performance and professionalism.
Support use of on-site property-management and timekeeping software, including training associates.
Complete associate performance evaluations, set goals, hold associates accountable, and provide coaching and development.
Maintain occupancy in accordance with the business plan; prepare purchase orders and approve expenditures within budget guidelines.
Review vendor contracts and make recommendations to the Regional Manager; prepare and manage operating budgets with the Regional Manager.
Review monthly operating results and assist with written variance reports.
Oversee move-in and move-out inspections, assess applicable resident charges, prepare and approve move-out documents, and maintain records.
Conduct inspections to determine market readiness and housing quality standards, and perform intermittent unit inspections as required.
Meet prospective residents, assess housing needs and eligibility, show apartments and amenities, explain rental rates and promotions, and follow up on prospective rentals.
Collect application, deposit, rental, and move-in funds; approve residency applicants and leasing documents; and ensure fees and funds are collected.
Collect and verify rent, account for discrepancies, deposit rent daily, report verifying information to the Corporate Office, and follow up on delinquent rent, collections, or eviction procedures as necessary.
Maintain working knowledge of maintenance programs and capital-improvement projects; oversee preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and resident service-request responses.
Coordinate major maintenance issues with the Engineering Department and respond to emergencies, contacting regional managers or agencies as appropriate.
Ensure curb appeal, maintenance to company standards, market-ready apartments, and a warm, welcoming environment.
Partner with regional leadership to ensure standard practices and policies are followed.
Depending on the property, perform Assistant Property Manager functions such as preparing service requests and following up with residents.