Floating Property Manager
About The Position
Uptown Rental Properties is seeking an experienced Floating Property Manager to provide temporary leadership and operational stability across our conventional (non-student) property portfolio. This role is critical in maintaining continuity, performance, and resident satisfaction during transitions, leaves, or stabilization periods. The Floating Property Manager, Non-Preleasing, temporarily assumes full Property Manager responsibilities at assigned properties. You’ll oversee operations, lead teams, manage financial performance, and ensure Uptown’s industry-leading standards are consistently met. This role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and the ability to quickly assess, stabilize, and improve property performance.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a Property Manager role
- Experience managing conventional (non-student) properties
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proven experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
- Property management software experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively
- Knowledge of Fair Housing laws
Nice To Haves
- CAM or equivalent certification preferred
- College degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Own resident relationships at assigned properties, including handling escalated concerns
- Ensure a high-quality resident experience through proactive communication and issue resolution
- Conduct regular property walks to maintain Uptown’s industry-leading standards
- Oversee leasing, marketing, and daily on-site operations
- Serve as primary liaison with building inspectors and insurance adjusters
- Manage rent collection, returned payments, credits, and small balances
- Oversee lease renewals, rent credits, payment plans, violations, and evictions within approved guidelines
- Manage deposit accounting, make-ready scheduling, and renovation approvals
- Approve invoices and expenditures within assigned authority
- Oversee individual property budgets to maximize NOI
- Track KPIs, report variances, and implement corrective action plans
- Supervise Assistant Property Managers and on-site maintenance staff as assigned
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
- Track and approve labor hours, PTO, and absences
- Foster a productive, professional team environment
- Schedule and assign work orders based on skillset and workload
- Build and manage preferred vendor lists
- Coordinate with maintenance and projects teams on capital expenditures
- Reinforce quality standards with vendors and contractors
- Support unplanned needs, transitions, and operational interruptions
- Ensure thorough documentation and handoff when transitioning off properties
Benefits
- Competitive salaried compensation
- Paid training, PTO, sick days, and paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match + profit sharing
- Employee appreciation events, company sports teams, book club, and more
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
