Property Manager
About Waterton
At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we've been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value adaptability, curiosity, accountability, and commitment to excellence.
Job Summary
As a Community Manager (Property Manager), you will lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional resident experience while driving financial performance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is resilient, results-oriented, curious, adaptable, and has an ownership mindset.
What You Need To Succeed
An Ownership Mindset (Own It)
- Lead, coach, and develop on-site team members to achieve operational excellence and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, fair housing regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements.
Resiliency (Be Kind)
- Maintain a professional, solution-focused approach during construction disruptions, resident concerns, or operational challenges.
- Motivate and encourage team members during high-pressure periods such as unit turns, lease-ups, and capital project phases.
Results Orientation (Get It Done)
- Drive occupancy through effective leasing strategies, marketing initiatives, and competitive positioning during renovations.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs such as occupancy, delinquency, renewal rates, rental premiums, and renovation ROI, using the insights to drive performance strategy.
Adaptability (Listen & Talk)
- Adjust operational strategies in response to construction schedules, market conditions, and business priorities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with construction, asset management, marketing, and leadership teams.
Curiosity (Have Fun)
- Continuously evaluate processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, resident satisfaction, and team productivity.
- Stay informed on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging best practices in multifamily operations and renovations.
Desired Skills And Experience
- 3+ years of multifamily property management leadership experience.
- Experience managing communities undergoing renovations or value-add repositioning is strongly preferred.
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI achievement.
- Proven leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service abilities.
- Yardi experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
- Illinois Leasing Agent license required within 120 days of hire. If applicant does not have a valid Leasing Agent or Broker license, one must be successfully obtained within 120 days of hire to remain eligible for employment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and incentive program participation
- Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance
- 401K + match
- Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays
- Generous parental leave
- A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external training, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement
- Commitment to job and career advancement
Pay
Typical Base Pay Range: $75,000-$105,000 per year, plus bonus program participation. This pay range is base pay only and does not include any additional compensation or bonuses that this position may be eligible for. The pay range is approximate, and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job-related factors.