Description
Position Summary:
The Lease-Up Property Manager is responsible for the successful launch, stabilization, and ongoing management of a newly constructed or renovated property. This role focuses on driving leasing velocity, building strong on-site teams, implementing operational systems, and delivering exceptional resident experiences while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Lease-Up & Operations:
• Lead all aspects of the lease-up process from pre-opening through stabilization
• Develop and execute leasing, marketing, and pricing strategies to meet absorption goals
• Collaborate with marketing, construction, and ownership teams during pre-lease and opening phases
• Ensure readiness for opening, including unit inspections, model setup, and operational systems
Financial & Asset Management:
• Prepare and manage property budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
• Monitor rent collections, delinquency, and expense controls
• Approve invoices, manage vendor contracts, and oversee capital and operating expenditures
• Achieve NOI and occupancy targets set by ownership
Team Leadership & Staffing:
• Recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff
• Establish performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and evaluations
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork
• Proactive in identifying potential team conflicts and implementing mediating strategies
Leasing & Resident Experience:
• Oversee leasing activities including tours, applications, approvals, and move-ins
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and company leasing policies
• Handle resident concerns and conflict resolution professionally
• Resident retention and engagement
Compliance & Risk Management:
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, OSHA, EPA, local housing laws, and company policies
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and leasing documentation
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure safety standards are met
Qualifications & Skills:
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Industry and related continuing education preferred
Experience
Required:
• 3+ years of multifamily property management experience
• Prior lease-up experience strongly preferred
• Strong financial and leadership skills
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
Preferred:
• CAM, CPM, or ARM designation
• Experience with new construction or large-scale lease-ups
• Experience on Yardi Voyager and CRM IQ
Physical & Work Requirements:
• Ability to walk the property and climb stairs
• Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours during lease-up
Supervision Received:
The Community Director/Property Manager will report to the Regional Property Manager / Director of Operations
Supervision Exercised:
The Community Director/Property Manager will supervise all on-site associates and all outside contractors employed by the property management company to work in their community.
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)
This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.