Lease-Up Manager - Florida

About the Role

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis, and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and advance our mission. The Lease-Up Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations of a new community during its lease-up phase, including leasing performance, compliance, resident relations, financial processes, and onsite staff oversight. This role drives occupancy and successful lease-up execution, ensures adherence to all housing regulations and company policies, maintains accurate records and reporting systems, and delivers a high-quality prospect and resident experience.

The Lease-Up Manager guides and develops onsite staff through daily communication, training, and performance management while upholding professionalism and operational consistency. The position also manages budgeting, purchasing, and audit requirements and provides timely updates to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Markets and leases apartments at approved rental rates, maintains waitlists, and communicates consistently with marketing contacts.
• Ensures all prospective residents receive timely and documented follow-up, reviews weekly traffic and closing ratios, and monitors leasing performance.
• Processes and approves new resident files, completes all housing-program documentation, and manages move-ins, move-outs, and unit inspections.
• Administers the lease-up process and assigns responsibilities effectively to onsite staff.
• Maximizes occupancy, physical appearance, prospect retention, and compliance for the community.
• Oversees and manages the floating leasing coordinators working onsite.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, professional atmosphere, strong resident and prospect relationships, and consistent onsite visibility and professionalism.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of applicable housing regulations, adheres to company policies, and follows all compliance procedures while maintaining accurate Yardi records.
• Addresses and corrects all internal and external audit findings and maintains complete and accurate records in Yardi and company databases.
• Follows company purchasing procedures by securing required approvals and purchase order numbers prior to procurement.
• Oversees adherence to company accounting directives and ensures financial accuracy and compliance.
• Works within the approved budget and notifies leadership immediately of any potential variances.
• Meets regularly with leasing staff to review occupancy goals, renewals, projections, and operational priorities.
• Conducts new-hire orientation, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and employee relations in accordance with company policy and law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business, real estate, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-family property management, with Area Manager or Regional Manager experience preferred.
• Professional designations such as Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Registered Apartment Manager (RAM), or similar credential preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong preference for prior Yardi software experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and lead high-performing teams while effectively supporting the needs of employees, prospects, vendors, and residents.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and implement effective, solutions-oriented strategies.

About Us

Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an incentive bonus program.
• Training and development programs, career growth, and community volunteer and outreach programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Employee, Spouse, and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts.
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(K) plan.
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs.
• Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition.
• Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.