Multi-Site Senior Affordable Property Manager

Meritus Property Group•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Multi-Site Senior Affordable Property Manager leads the operational, financial, compliance, and personnel performance of multiple affordable housing communities across Oregon. The role ensures regulatory compliance, strong occupancy and collections, well-maintained properties, effective resident services, and a consistent, respectful resident experience. It requires hands-on property management expertise, sound judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams and priorities across multiple sites.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience as a manager of multifamily housing.
Working knowledge of applicable local, Oregon state, and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and landlord-tenant laws.
Experience preparing property budgets and managing affordable housing developments, including HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Rural Housing, and tax-exempt bond properties.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and ability to travel between assigned communities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, as required for essential job duties.
Strong leadership, staff development, conflict resolution, and customer-service capabilities.
Ability to interpret affordable housing program rules, maintain accurate records, and manage deadlines across multiple properties.
Sound budgeting, financial analysis, organization, prioritization, and written reporting skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with residents, staff, vendors, ownership, public agencies, and service partners from varied backgrounds.
Ability to routinely walk, climb stairs, and inspect units and common areas; perform regular computer-based work; and occasionally stand, bend, and move throughout buildings.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in property management or affordable housing management, such as CPM, ARM, HCCP, COS, or equivalent.
Exposure to or familiarity with community organizing, resident services, supportive housing programs, and community partnerships.
Experience with Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, or comparable property management systems.
Postsecondary education in business, real estate, property management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day operations of assigned affordable housing communities and provide consistent oversight across sites.
Conduct routine property and unit inspections and monitor curb appeal, safety, leasing, turnover, work orders, and preventive maintenance.
Track occupancy, vacancies, renewals, delinquency, resident retention, and other performance indicators, and implement corrective action plans.
Coordinate site coverage, staffing, operational procedures, and service delivery across the portfolio.
Oversee compliance with applicable Oregon residential landlord-tenant laws, federal and state Fair Housing requirements, local housing rules, and program-specific restrictions.
Manage properties subject to HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Rural Housing, tax-exempt bond, HOME, and other applicable affordable housing programs.
Coordinate applicant eligibility reviews, initial certifications, annual or interim recertifications where required, rent and income calculations, file documentation, and agency reporting.
Partner with compliance specialists and program administrators to prepare for monitoring reviews, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
Develop annual property operating budgets and monitor monthly financial results, cash flow, budget variances, and controllable expenses.
Oversee rent collections, delinquency follow-up, accounts payable, invoice approvals, purchasing, and expense controls within delegated authority.
Prepare owner and leadership reports, explain financial variances, and recommend performance improvements.
Recruit, coach, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned property staff; establish clear expectations and accountability.
Address escalated resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, consistency, and appropriate documentation.
Support resident engagement, community organizing, resident services, and partnerships with local service and referral organizations.
Promote an inclusive environment and ensure reasonable accommodation requests and sensitive situations are handled appropriately.
Coordinate with maintenance leadership on unit turns, work orders, preventive maintenance, capital work, and life-safety concerns.
Oversee vendor contracts, service quality, property inspections, incident response, and risk-management procedures.
Maintain accurate records and use property management and reporting systems to support timely decisions and regulatory obligations.