Property Manager

We are looking for an experienced Property Manager to oversee residential communities in Newark, New Jersey, and support strong occupancy, compliance, and resident satisfaction. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance leasing performance, regulatory accuracy, and day-to-day property operations in a fast-paced real estate environment. The role requires a hands-on approach to resident relations, coordination with maintenance and housing partners, and careful management of records to keep each property operating efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee assigned properties with a focus on financial stability, sustained occupancy, and adherence to program and lease requirements.
• Manage applicant pipelines by maintaining active waitlists, removing outdated entries on a regular basis, and guiding prospective residents through the application process.
• Coordinate new lease activity from initial application through move-in, including resident communication, documentation review, and completion of required leasing records.
• Monitor vacancy levels closely and take timely action to support leasing goals through outreach, property presentation, and market-aware rental strategies.
• Administer lease renewals, annual recertifications, and subsidy-related documentation while keeping physical and digital tenant files complete and audit-ready.
• Build productive relationships with housing agencies, voucher administrators, and other external partners to support approvals, payments, and ongoing compliance.
• Work alongside maintenance teams to help ensure service requests, inspections, preventive maintenance, and apartment turnovers are completed within established timelines.
• Conduct routine property walks to identify appearance, safety, and maintenance concerns, and follow through to help preserve the quality of each community.
• Address resident matters such as transfer requests, accommodation requests, and general concerns with a strong customer service mindset.
• Collaborate across internal departments and contribute ideas, process improvements, and operational support that advance broader property management goals.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in property management, including residential or mixed-property environments.
• Strong working knowledge of leasing operations, occupancy management, recertifications, and resident file administration.
• Experience supporting affordable housing or regulated programs, including HUD-related compliance activities.
• Familiarity with both residential and commercial property management practices is preferred.
• Proficiency with Yardi and other property management or applicant tracking platforms.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with residents, vendors, housing partners, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities at once.
• Commitment to clear, detail-focused communication, customer service, and safe property operations.

Compensation

$25.65-$29.70 Hourly

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