Lease-up Manager

TREK Development Group•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities. At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job. Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day: To treat everyone with the kindness we all want To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing. We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Lease-up Manager to a newly developed property. Under the direction of the Director of Lease-up & Property Administration, the Lease-up Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of an active lease-up for a newly developed property. This role oversees leasing, marketing, compliance coordination, vendor setup and operational readiness to ensure occupancy goals and delivery timelines are met. The ideal candidate has prior lease-up experience, experience managing cross-functional projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment. As Trek continues to expand, we are seeking a Lease-up Manager to support lease-up operations across a growing portfolio. Why Join Us Lead a high-impact lease-up from start to stabilization Work cross-functionally with development, asset management and compliance teams Opportunity for growth within a mission-driven organization

Requirements

4–6+ years of property management or lease-up experience
Proven experience managing an active lease-up from pre-leasing through stabilization
Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams
Strong knowledge of leasing operations, marketing strategies and reporting
Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with property management and leasing systems

Nice To Haves

Affordable or mixed-income housing lease-ups (PBRA, LIHTC, HOME preferred)
Experience working with housing finance agencies (PHFA or similar)
Project Management experience
Experience with property management and leasing (e.g., OneSite, Yardi, or similar)

Responsibilities

Lead weekly planning meetings and manage daily lease-up activities
Monitor and adhere to the lease-up delivery schedule
Hold cross-functional teams accountable to ensure delivery timelines are met
Oversee vendor selection, maintenance planning and office setup
Supervise lease-up compliance specialists and ensure all compliance tasks are completed timely
Help process files through compliance when needed
Open and manage the waiting list in accordance with program requirements
Conduct applicant interviews
Coordinate COOs, PBRA direct deposit setup, utility agreements and agency communications
Conduct monthly market studies to set market-rate rents and leasing specials
Create and execute the lease-up marketing plan, including digital and print advertising
Place and manage advertisements (Zillow and other platforms)
Coordinate property photography, branding, website and social media presence
Plan and execute open houses, outreach events and grand opening/ribbon cutting
Complete Monthly Rent-Up Worksheets and submit required reports
Coordinate IT setup, phones, printers, check scanners and leasing office equipment