Regional Property Manager - Yarco Company Inc.

Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies, is a full-service, multi-family real estate firm that delivers highly specialized Property Management Services, and focuses primarily on Affordable Housing. To learn more about our company visit www.yarco.com. 

Yarco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

Position Purpose:

This safety sensitive position is responsible for the operational and financial success of multiple residential apartment communities and for exceeding resident service standards.  Also, responsible to manage and develop Community Managers to ensure high management performance, personal and professional growth, and job satisfaction.

Key Contributions:

This position requires a strong background in tax credit properties. In addition, experience with lease-up/rehab and working with Housing Authorities is a plus, along with professional real estate related designations. Travel is required.  Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

The ideal Regional Property Manager must also be able to demonstrate the following personal attributes and skills:

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly self motivated and directed
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Financial/Compliance:  manage property portfolio to ensure Community Managers meet/exceed budget established for the property by meeting occupancy and rental rate goals, controlling expenses, accurately and timely reporting of payroll, prompt collection of revenue, and initiating eviction process when necessary.  Keeping abreast of marketplace trends.  Collaboratively working with Community Managers to ensure inspections of units are conducted appropriately and to ensure the owner’s assets are protected at all times. Work with Community Managers to ensure accurate preparation and processing of all leasing forms, maintenance orders, rent collection, and company reporting.

Management, Recruiting & Staff Development:  interview and screen potential Community Managers.  Ensure Community Managers are trained according to company standards. Responsible for staff retention and growth and for maintaining positive employee relations.  Evaluating staff performance and recommending salary and bonus action. 

Property Appearance/Upkeep:  manage the property portfolio to ensure that each property is neat, clean, and in a well-maintained condition and that security procedures are being followed.  Also includes preparations needed for property inspections.

Customer Service:  collaboratively work with Community Managers to ensure resident satisfaction and minimize resident turnover. 

Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements:

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory 
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Position Requirements:

Education:  High school diploma or GED is required.  A bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or business is preferred

Experience:  5-7 years residential multi-family, multi-site management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education

Physical:  Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.

If job includes or may include driving for company business:

• Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving.
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation
• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business