Property Manager
Qplusequality, Birmingham, AL, United States
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.
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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.
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