Lease-up Manager

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. 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 reflected in our Hospitality Covenant, which describes our daily practices: treating everyone with kindness, taking care of our shared spaces, and helping each other achieve goals.

About the role

The Lease-up Manager leads the day-to-day execution of an active lease-up for a newly developed property, reporting to the Director of Lease-up & Property Administration. 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, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment. As TREK continues to expand, this role supports 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

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Lease-Up Operations
  • 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
• Compliance & File Management
  • 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
• Marketing & Leasing Strategy
  • 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
• Administrative & Reporting
  • Complete Monthly Rent-Up Worksheets and submit required reports
• Technology & Infrastructure Setup
  • Coordinate IT setup, phones, printers, check scanners, and leasing office equipment

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 software (e.g., OneSite, Yardi, or similar)

Work Environment

• Regularly required to move around the building or site
• May require travel dependent on business needs
• Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across site
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)