Property Manager

Overall responsibility

Metro Management manages approximately 1000 units of affordable housing that serve a variety of income levels using a wide array of local, state and federal housing subsidy programs.    Metro Management is hiring an experienced, full-time Property Manager to assist with our portfolio, located primarily in East Boston. The Property Manager reports to the Senior Property Manager/Regional Manager and works directly with current and prospective tenants within their portfolio.

The Property Manager will manage a multi-family portfolio in East Boston that includes a mixture of subsidized units funded with various local, state, and federal funds.  Metro Management’s properties include funding from Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HUD 202 Funds, City of Boston Funding, and other various State administered subsidy programs.  Successful candidates should have some level of prior property management experience, preferably in affordable housing, and the ability to work independently within a fast paced environment.

Essential functions of the Position:

• Conducts tenant certification and recertification interviews with applicants and residents and processes the same for Project Based Section 8 and MRVP voucher holders using RealPage database.
• Leases vacant units utilizing property specific waitlists in compliance with tenant selection policies and procedures.
• Monthly property level reporting, including income and expenditure variance reports, accounts receivable reports, rent rolls and leasing reports.
• Provides input on annual property budgets.
• Processes purchase orders and invoices for properties.
• Conducts regular unit and property inspections.
• Provides oversight of work orders and maintenance requests.
• Assists with third party property inspections such as REAC Inspections.
• Maintains tenant contact by phone, mail and in person.
• Maintains paperwork according to company policy and HUD guidelines.

• Prepares lease packages and supplemental documents for new move-ins.
• Conducts new resident orientation.
• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Works patiently, professionally and cooperatively with residents and staff to provide high quality customer service.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.
• Acts as a point of contact for third party file reviewers.

Requirements for this Position include:

· 1 to 3 years of experience in Property Management

· Certified Occupancy Specialist

· Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) or similar certification (i.e. C3P)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office.

· Experience working in OneSite/RealPage or other similar property management software

· Ability to understand programmatic regulations and compliance guidelines passed down through local, state, and federal agencies.

· Strong communication skills-written and verbal.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Has a courteous and professional demeanor and is able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferences for this Position include:

· Prior experience working in Affordable Housing

· Bilingual English/Spanish speaker

· Valid Driver’s License in order to visit scattered site properties

Education and/or Experience

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: Batchelor’s Degree

Work Environment

Work will take place in an office environment.  This is a full time position, 35 hour work week, Monday thru Friday.  Optional bi-weekly Friday-off schedule.

Compensation

Metro Management offers a competitive Benefit Package, including health insurance (100% employer contribution for individual plans) and dental insurance, life and disability insurance benefits, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, and 13 paid holidays.

Compensation $70,000.00 to $80,000.00  Annually

Commensurate with experience