Property Manager

Brookfield Properties•Oakland, CA

21d•$80,600 - $112,875

About The Position

The Property Manager supervises and coordinates the daily operations of an apartment community, including administration, leasing and occupancy, property maintenance, and management of property associates. The role is responsible for the property’s physical assets and performance, aiming to achieve the highest possible net operating income while maintaining the property’s appearance and service quality. The Property Manager monitors regulatory compliance and company policies, helps associates understand and follow them, coordinates communications between on-site associates and the Corporate Office, and completes performance evaluations for supervised associates. The role responds to emergencies and may perform Assistant Property Manager functions depending on the property. The Property Manager supports the effective use of property management and timekeeping software, including training associates. The role prepares purchase orders, approves expenditures within budget guidelines, reviews vendor contracts and makes recommendations to the Regional Manager, assists with annual budgets and projections, and reviews monthly results and variance reports. It maintains working knowledge of maintenance programs and capital projects, supports preventive maintenance and service-request responses, ensures housing quality standards, and coordinates major maintenance issues with Engineering. The role assists in developing and implementing property marketing plans based on competitive analysis, coordinates advertising and promotions, and ensures compliance with affirmative marketing procedures and goals. It meets with prospective residents, assesses their needs and eligibility, shows apartments and amenities, quotes rental rates and promotions, follows up with prospects, and collects application, deposit, and rental funds. It approves applicants and leasing documents, oversees collection and accounting of rent, and follows up on delinquencies, initiating collection or eviction procedures as necessary. The Property Manager conducts move-in and move-out inspections, assesses applicable damages and fees, prepares related documents, maintains records, verifies market readiness, and conducts interim unit inspections annually or as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Undergraduate degree in General Studies or an Associate Degree in General Studies.
3–4 years of experience in a supervisory role and property management.
Knowledge of fair housing laws.
Microsoft Office skills.
Leadership and supervisory skills.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), or Certified Property Manager (IREM) certification.
Knowledge of affordable housing programs at select properties.
Yardi experience.
Landlord/tenant knowledge.
LRO experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the apartment community’s daily administration, leasing, occupancy, maintenance, and associate management.
Maintain the physical assets and financial performance of the property while preserving its appearance and service quality.
Monitor regulatory compliance and company policies and procedures, and ensure associates understand them.
Coordinate communications and transactions between property associates and the Corporate Office.
Complete performance evaluations and promote the performance and professionalism of supervised associates.
Respond to emergencies and contact Regional Managers or agencies as needed.
Support use and training of on-site property management and timekeeping software.
Prepare purchase orders and approve expenditures within budget guidelines; review vendor contracts and make recommendations to the Regional Manager.
Assist with annual operating budgets, projections, monthly operating reviews, and written variance reports.
Oversee maintenance programs, capital improvement projects, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and resident service requests; coordinate major issues with Engineering.
Assist with property marketing plans, advertising, promotions, and compliance with affirmative marketing procedures and goals.
Meet with prospective residents, assess housing needs and eligibility, show available units and amenities, quote rental rates, and follow up with prospects.
Approve residency applications and leasing documents, including affordable-housing eligibility where applicable, and ensure collection of application fees, deposits, and move-in funds.
Collect and verify rent, account for discrepancies, deposit rent daily, send verification to the Corporate Office, and pursue delinquent rent through collection or eviction procedures as necessary.
Conduct move-in, move-out, and interim unit inspections; assess applicable charges, prepare and approve related documents, verify market readiness, and maintain on-site records.