Property Manager

Job Description

Bruziv Partners Job Description: Property Manager of attractive multifamily property in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to join a leading entrepreneurial management company in a managerial position with job growth potential.

About the role

About Bruziv Partners Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with global partnerships, BruZiv Partners is a leading real estate investment and property management firm focused on creating value by targeting undervalued properties in desirable locations with high growth potential. At BruZiv, we are committed to working with local communities to support neighborhood revitalization by bringing declining properties back to life. This is accomplished through our stringent investment criteria and personal approach to property management which, in turn, creates “real value” for the firm and our investment partners.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on all leads and schedule appointments for prospective tenant tours to maintain low vacancies.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders for approval of management prior to making purchases.
• Complete all rent payments bank deposits in a timely fashion (checks and online payments).
• Submit and schedule all payments of property invoices from vendors and record in AppFolio all income and expense transactions.
• Provide excellent tenant service. Respond to tenant requests/problems in a timely and courteous manner and generate work orders directed to vendors or maintenance staff. Follow-up with the tenant to ensure satisfactory resolution of the issue.
• Ensure that there is 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times.
• Conduct periodic inspections (twice a year) of the property and tenant spaces to ensure compliance with leases and the proper upkeep of the property.
• Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes.
• Aid in the administration of tenant occupancy including providing the new tenant with an introduction letter regarding emergency contacts, insurance requirements, rent collection procedures, and maintenance request procedures.
• Become proficient with the AppFolio management software. Coordinate entry of all property information into the software program and establish reporting protocols.
• Maintain contact and other databases for company.
• Maintain adequate inventory of all office supplies and contact all vendors when maintenance is required on.
• Coordinate regular inventories of all business property.
• Contractor coordination.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins.
• Obtain estimates/bids for repairs at the property.
• Generate and track Service Orders, approvals and distribution.
• Sort, code and ensure accuracy and compliance with contracts of all property related invoices.
• Coverage of on-site & off-site meetings and conference calls.
• Collect and organize all property information in a format for quick reference.
• Detailed verification of all invoice amounts and information with approved Service Orders or Contracts.
• Make sure all tenants pay, deposit their payments and record such on AppFolio.
• Ensure proper property coding on invoices.
• Investigate cost reduction opportunities.
• Read meters and calculate utility bill-backs to tenants if relevant.
• Comply and submit the company’s weekly reports to management.
• Aid corporate accounting with questions related to the property and resolution of vendor issues.

Scope of Responsibility and Authority

The Property Manager is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the property, including marketing and advertisement, tenant relations inc. scheduling showings for prospective tenants, maintenance, repairs and renovations, security, janitorial services, landscaping, snow removal, etc. The Property Manager handles tenant complaints and service requests and must be familiar with the terms of the tenant leases. The Property Manager will work daily with the AppFolio software and will master all aspects of the software functionality.

Qualifications

• Full-time salary position.
• 5+ years of directly relevant Multifamily Property Management experience.
• Preferred but not a must - Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University.
• Emphasis on equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven team leadership capabilities and experience, with the ability to think out of the box, initiate and achieve goals to improve the performance of the properties.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with property management software (i.e. AppFolio.) a plus.
• Effectively prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong working knowledge of general office equipment (copiers, printer, scanners, computers).
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients.
• Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proactive, initiate follow-through.

Salary Compensation and Benefits

Salary $50,000-55,000 compensation commensurate with experience. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits. 401k. Performance Bonus Potential.

Other Requirements

• Physical Demands and Work Environment Characteristics: The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other work duties at the request of the supervisor or other management personnel.