Apartment Property Manager - Van Buskirk Companies

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Van Buskirk Companies as an Apartment Property Manager (Part-Time)

Are you an experienced Apartment Property Manager seeking a new or part-time opportunity? Do you excel in a supportive, collaborative work environment? We’re looking for a dedicated team member to manage our beautiful apartment building in Watertown, SD. You will play a vital key role in maintaining high standards of property management and exceptional customer service.

What You'll Do:

• Manage rental activities to maintain high occupancy, including preparing and showing apartments, evaluating applications, preparing leases and renewals, facilitating communication, and coordinating unit turnovers within three weeks. 
• Oversee revenue and collections by assisting with property expenses and budgeting alongside the Regional Residential Manager, collecting rent, preparing security deposit transmittals, following up on past due payments, negotiating late rents, assessing fees, and coordinating eviction services. 
• Ensure strong resident and customer relations by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, fostering positive relationships with residents, property maintenance, and vendors, and providing orientation materials for new residents while ensuring after-hours service coverage. 
• Maintain strong organizational skills with daily data entry of tenant, rental, and property information in rental software, running monthly reports, following up as needed, and keeping records of leases, move-outs, and openings up to date. 
• Oversee building and grounds maintenance by identifying deficiencies, communicating with Property Maintenance, and ensuring efficient pool operations, promptly addressing any issues.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Property Management or a related professional role. 
• Proficiency in MS Office, email, and office equipment required; Rent Manager experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of diverse disciplines essential for managing residential housing.
• Exceptional customer service, negotiation, and diplomacy skills.
• Self-motivated, service-oriented, and goal-driven individual.
• Strong leadership with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex operational matters.
• Consistently prioritizes, and completes tasks accurately, efficiently, and professionally.

Who We Are:

Van Buskirk Companies (VBC) is a family-owned company that has continued to live up to its excellent reputation in the Sioux Falls community for over 50 years. Our vision is to “create an extraordinary real estate experience that builds dreams and develops community.” We are a leading full-service real estate and construction company known for our dedication to excellence, superior customer service, and commitment to employee growth and development. 

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: We take pride in doing the right thing and build trust with each interaction.
• Teamwork: We value one another and our customers as partners and commit to shared success through positive communication, collaboration, and action.
• Innovation: We think creatively to develop unique solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellence: We continuously learn and grow our capabilities to bring our best work, every day!
• Community: We are united to make a positive impact and build strong relationships where we work and live.

We provide businesses and families with a place to live, grow, work, and succeed!