Property Manager (New Construction), Hudson Heights Apartments

Description

Be a part of something new and exciting!

Construction is nearly complete at Hudson Heights, a brand new, 120-unit affordable housing community in Stillwater, NY.  Vesta Management is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced Property Manager to lead the lease-up and oversee ongoing operations of this vibrant new development.

We’re looking for a proven leader with lease-up experience, exceptional customer services skills and a strong understanding of affordable housing programs. If you’re ready to make an impact and help build a thriving community from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

What we Offer:

At Vesta, we take pride in hiring the best talent in Property Management. We work hard and we have fun doing so. In addition to our generous benefits package, we offer service awards, performance bonuses, team member appreciation events and opportunities for growth. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company matched 401(K).
• Paid time off- Vacation, sick, floating holidays
• 12 additional paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PetPlan Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• AND MORE

The Property Manager (New Construction) is fully accountable for executing the lease-up process to achieve maximum occupancy. Primary duties during the lease up include but are not limited to meeting financial goals, managing telephone, on-site and online traffic, showing “ready” apartments, closing the lease, qualifying prospects and completing all related paperwork and activities to ensure a timely move-in. Also, fully accountable for all day-to-day property operations and oversight. This includes meeting financial, leasing, compliance, resident retention, and maintenance goals and standards, and managing all staff to these goals and standards.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for keeping reception area clean with professional surroundings.
• Preserves and respects resident, applicant, employee and company confidentiality.

Lease-Up:

• Oversees the leasing process, from inquiry to move-in, ensuring maximum occupancy for the community.
• Responsible for the completion of all necessary paperwork, resident files and move in packets.
• Participate in marketing efforts in the community in generating leads for prospective residents.
• Implement and monitor waiting list and lease up reports.
• Greet, introduce, welcome, and convey benefits of the property to prospects and visitors.
• Interview prospective residents and assess and document their needs and qualifications. Enter prospective resident information into the property data system.
• Assist prospective residents with the application process by explaining and answering any questions they may have regarding the required forms/documents.
• Prior to showing an apartment, a model, or any aspect or amenity of the community, ensure that it meets Vesta quality standards and expectations. Report any maintenance or physical property needs to the management and/or maintenance personnel.
• Accompany prospective residents to tour apartments, discuss size and layout, terms of lease, and available facilities, i.e., swimming pool, laundry, shopping centers, services available.
• Schedule application intakes, interviews, processing, preparation, and distribution of applications.
• Qualify prospects based on property program requirements and the tenant selection plan.
• Work collaboratively with the Compliance department to ensure all compliance designations/services are being met in accordance with site regulatory documents.
• May be expected to calculate rent, based on property program/procedures, or rent schedule.
• Complete appropriate lease forms/documents and collect reservation deposit (if applicable), security deposit, and initial or prorated rent.
• Conduct unit inspections for move-in readiness before move-ins.
• Provide incoming residents with an orientation to their new home.
• Responsible for keeping reception area clean with professional surroundings.
• Maintain documentation, filing, and systems in accordance with Vesta policies.
• Process information in property management software regularly, i.e., work orders, certifications, deposits, and all pertinent resident documentation.
• Input work order and service requests in Yardi and communicate to maintenance.
• Develop relationships with community partners to impr