Property Manager

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Blu on Farrington - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Real Estate Position Summary   The Property Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of Blu on Farrington Apartments. This position leads and directs a team of leasing consultants and maintenance professionals focused on driving value at the properties by increasing occupancy rates, maintaining the overall community appearance, and delivering a high quality living experience for our tenants.      Essential Job Functions   Oversees the daily operation of the leasing and service departments by focusing efforts on maintaining high levels of retention, community appearance, and overall customer service levels with tenants Manages operations to ensure the community is profitable and operates within its approved annual operating budget Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers, prospects, residents, vendors and employees Performs market surveys to ensure product offerings are competitively priced Prepares periodic reports and updates on the condition of the property for company leadership on a regular, ongoing basis Coaches, trains, and manages the performance of all on-site employees, including the approval of employee schedules and time cards Ensures all employees are following operational policies and procedures Coordinates work performed by vendors and oversees capital improvement projects Performs administrative functions including the verification and submission of invoices to the AP department, collection and posting of rents, management of daily operational data in Yardi/other software, and facilitating the eviction process Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as required   Required Qualifications Education, Training and or/ Experience   Associate’s degree with three plus years of property management experience and one plus years of supervisory experience in a large-scale, residential apartment community, or equivalent combination of education and experience.    Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics   Strong verbal and written communication skills Displays a positive, friendly and professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated management and leadership abilities Proficient with residential property management technology programs such as Yardi or MRI and Microsoft Office products, including Excel General knowledge and understanding of accounting principles with an ability to read and interpret financial statements Proven ability to form relationships with internal business partners and external partners   Physical Demands   The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to lift and move materials or equipment up to 10 pounds.    Working Conditions   Work is performed in a general office environment and apartment community.  Weekend work and some evening work is required. Who We Are and What We Offer Who We Are We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. We manage over 5,000 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.   What We Offer Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.