Property Manager
University City Housing · Bensalem, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a motivated, professional Property Manager to manage our 800-unit community, Salem Harbour Apartments located in Bensalem, PA. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in team leadership, resident relations, operational performance, and is comfortable taking an active, hands-on approach to property management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day property operations while leading and supporting the onsite team.
- Cultivate strong resident relationships through regular communication, ongoing outreach, resident engagement initiatives, and effective problem resolution.
- Maintain an optimum level of occupancy through strong leasing, renewal, marketing, and resident retention efforts.
- Process timely and accurate move-ins, move-outs, renewals, and related documentation.
- Resolve resident issues, concerns, and conflicts promptly, professionally, and in accordance with company and site guidelines.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to review priorities, occupancy, leasing goals, maintenance concerns, resident issues, projects, and follow-up items.
- Partner with the maintenance team to ensure high-quality work, strong follow-through, and operational efficiency.
- Support and manage property projects from planning through completion, ensuring clear communication, organization, accountability, and timely execution.
- Build and maintain strong vendor and partner relationships to enhance service delivery and maximize the quality of service to residents.
- Manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing resident needs, employee support, leasing performance, maintenance priorities, and property operations.
- Think outside the box to identify solutions, improve processes, and address property challenges proactively.
Requirements
- Prior property management experience, preferably in a large multifamily community.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proven track record of strong time management, follow-through, and team accountability.
- Experience walking properties, inspecting units, identifying maintenance or operational concerns, and ensuring timely resolution.
- Project management experience, including coordinating vendors, timelines, staff, budgets, and completion of property-related projects.
- Ability to think creatively, take initiative, and develop practical solutions.
- Experience with Entrata or other property management software preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Valid Driver's License and vehicle.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws.
- Leasing and sales experience.
- Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) preferred.
- Multi-Family industry experience preferred.
- Techically proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer/software systems.
- Maintain availability to handle emergencies, on-call duties, resident events, and weekend tours as needed.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional and personal development and career growth
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retail 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, 9 holidays, 2 floating holidays)
- Employer-paid Short-term Disability
- Voluntary Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Awards & Recognition
- Company Paid Certifications & Licensing
- Employee Referral Program
- Apartment Discount Available
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