Property Manager FT I

Job Details: Job Location: Church Manor - Smithfield, VA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $62000.00 - $64000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 100%, Church Manor Apartments -  Smithfield , VA 23430 and Wellesley Commons Apartments Newport News , VA 23606 Build a Career. Lead a Community. Make an Impact. If you know how to keep a property organized, support residents, lead a team, and keep operations moving, Community Housing Partners may be the place for you. We’re looking for a Property Manager I to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of a community while building strong relationships with residents, employees, vendors, and partners. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, solving problems, developing a team, and seeing the direct impact of their work every day. Why You’ll Love Working at CHP Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally, Named to Best Places to Work in Virginia List Predictable schedule — primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 30 days off in your first year — real time to recharge. Competitive pay + bonus potential Benefits that start within 30 days — no long wait periods. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on the first of the month after your hire date. Paid maternity and paternity leave is available after 90 days. Retirement contributions you don’t have to chase — we invest in you automatically. CHP’s 403(b) retirement plan provides contributions of up to 5%. The company contributes 3% regardless of an employee’s contribution and matches an additional 2% of the amount an employee contributes. To learn more about CHP employee benefits, visit: www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits What You’ll Do As a Property Manager I, you’ll oversee the day-to-day performance of a single property or small portfolio and help ensure the community operates successfully. Your responsibilities will include: Lead daily property operations, including leasing, resident services, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and administrative functions. Maintain strong occupancy with a goal of 97% or greater while minimizing vacancy loss. Coordinate timely unit turns and support unit readiness within 10 days or less. Conduct property and unit inspections and ensure property condition standards are maintained. Monitor rent collections, income, expenses, and overall financial performance. Collect, post, track, and reconcile resident payments accurately. Manage property budgets with appropriate guidance and maintain accurate financial records. Complete required financial reports and documentation accurately and on time. Maintain compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HUD, RD, and Fair Housing requirements. Complete resident certifications and recertifications accurately and within required timelines. Maintain organized and accurate compliance files and documentation. Support audits, regulatory reviews, agency inspections, and monitoring processes. Supervise on-site employees and coordinate daily work activities. Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of property staff. Establish clear expectations and maintain team accountability. Coordinate with maintenance staff to prioritize work orders, preventative maintenance, inspections, and unit turns. Address resident questions, concerns, complaints, and conflicts promptly and professionally. Maintain productive relationships with residents, vendors, community partners, regulatory agencies, and internal teams. We’re Looking for Someone Who Can confidently manage property operations while keeping residents and team members at the center of the work. Knows how to balance leasing, collections, compliance, maintenance, and resident needs. Is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Can lead a team, set expectations, delegate effectively, and maintain accountability. Communicates clearly and professionally with a variety of audiences. Takes ownership of problems and follows through to resolution. Understands the importance of accurate records, deadlines, and regulatory compliance. Can remain professional and solutions-focused when handling resident concerns or challenging situations. What You’ll Bring High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, property management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Property management, leasing, operations, customer service, administrative, or compliance experience preferred. Experience with affordable housing programs such as HUD, LIHTC, RD, or similar programs preferred. Knowledge of Fair Housing requirements preferred. Working knowledge of budgeting, rent collection, financial reporting, and expense management. Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership, collaboration, coaching, and delegation skills. Experience with property management systems such as Yardi, RentCafe, or similar software. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Comfort using mobile applications for inspections, work orders, communication, and property operations. Ability to work with PDFs, scanning tools, electronic signatures, reporting systems, and digital workflows. CAM, CPM, Fair Housing, or similar industry certifications are beneficial but not required. Your Schedule This position requires a consistent on-site presence. The customary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on property needs and workload. Join Community Housing Partners At Community Housing Partners, property management is about more than managing buildings. It’s about creating well-run communities, supporting residents, developing strong teams, and making a meaningful impact. If you’re ready to take ownership of a property, grow your leadership skills, and build a career with an organization that invests in its employees and communities, we encourage you to apply. About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations. If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at recruiting@chpc2.org, (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 540-8049 (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD). NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.   Qualifications: