Property Manager

Fortis Property Management•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Position Summary: The Lease-Up Property Manager is responsible for the successful launch, stabilization, and ongoing management of a newly constructed or renovated property. This role focuses on driving leasing velocity, building strong on-site teams, implementing operational systems, and delivering exceptional resident experiences while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Lease-Up & Operations: • Lead all aspects of the lease-up process from pre-opening through stabilization • Develop and execute leasing, marketing, and pricing strategies to meet absorption goals • Collaborate with marketing, construction, and ownership teams during pre-lease and opening phases • Ensure readiness for opening, including unit inspections, model setup, and operational systems Financial & Asset Management: • Prepare and manage property budgets, forecasts, and variance reports • Monitor rent collections, delinquency, and expense controls • Approve invoices, manage vendor contracts, and oversee capital and operating expenditures • Achieve NOI and occupancy targets set by ownership Team Leadership & Staffing: • Recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff • Establish performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and evaluations • Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork • Proactive in identifying potential team conflicts and implementing mediating strategies Leasing & Resident Experience: • Oversee leasing activities including tours, applications, approvals, and move-ins • Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and company leasing policies • Handle resident concerns and conflict resolution professionally • Resident retention and engagement Compliance & Risk Management: • Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, EPA, local housing laws, and company policies • Maintain accurate records, reports, and leasing documentation • Conduct regular property inspections and ensure safety standards are met

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
3+ years of multifamily property management experience
Prior lease-up experience strongly preferred
Strong financial and leadership skills
Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
Ability to walk the property and climb stairs
Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours during lease-up

Nice To Haves

Industry and related continuing education preferred
CAM, CPM, or ARM designation
Experience with new construction or large-scale lease-ups
Experience on Yardi Voyager and CRM IQ

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the lease-up process from pre-opening through stabilization
Develop and execute leasing, marketing, and pricing strategies to meet absorption goals
Collaborate with marketing, construction, and ownership teams during pre-lease and opening phases
Ensure readiness for opening, including unit inspections, model setup, and operational systems
Prepare and manage property budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
Monitor rent collections, delinquency, and expense controls
Approve invoices, manage vendor contracts, and oversee capital and operating expenditures
Achieve NOI and occupancy targets set by ownership
Recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff
Establish performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and evaluations
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork
Proactive in identifying potential team conflicts and implementing mediating strategies
Oversee leasing activities including tours, applications, approvals, and move-ins
Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and company leasing policies
Handle resident concerns and conflict resolution professionally
Resident retention and engagement
Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, EPA, local housing laws, and company policies
Maintain accurate records, reports, and leasing documentation
Conduct regular property inspections and ensure safety standards are met