Property Manager

About the role

A flagship affordable housing community needs a Property Manager who knows how to take ownership, raise standards, and drive results. This on-site role is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a large tax-credit residential property, including leasing, occupancy, collections, resident relations, compliance, property inspections, and coordination with maintenance and support staff. The Property Manager will play a hands-on role in strengthening property performance while ensuring residents receive consistent, professional service. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of hands-on tax-credit affordable housing experience, strong Yardi knowledge, and the confidence to step into a challenging property environment and make an immediate impact. This person must be an effective leasing professional, a steady problem-solver, and a strong communicator who can balance high operational standards with respectful resident relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a large tax-credit affordable housing community
• Lead brief morning team meetings to align onsite staff on priorities, resident needs, and property activity
• Conduct regular property walks to identify maintenance, cleanliness, landscaping, and operational issues and ensure timely follow-through
• Drive leasing activity and occupancy through consistent prospect follow-up, resident service, and strong closing practices
• Manage rent collections and delinquency while maintaining professional, respectful resident relationships
• Oversee tax-credit compliance documentation, forms and site-level requirements
• Coordinate closely with maintenance, housekeeping, and other onsite team members to keep the property operating at a high standard
• Manage resident appointments, inquiries, and concerns while effectively de-escalating difficult situations
• Maintain strong communication, documentation, and follow-through across all areas of property operations

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on tax-credit affordable housing experience
• Strong understanding of tax-credit compliance, documentation, forms, and site-level requirements
• Previous experience with Yardi required
• Strong leasing skills with the ability to improve occupancy and execute consistently throughout the leasing process
• Proven ability to handle challenging resident situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and effective de-escalation skills
• Stable professional background demonstrating meaningful tenure and commitment
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, high-accountability environment
• Experience supporting a property turnaround, lease-up, or occupancy improvement initiative is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions toward employee and dependent healthcare coverage
• Annual healthcare deductible assistance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation with additional time based on tenure
• Generous paid holidays and additional paid days off

Pay

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 / Year, DOE