Title: Area Manager
Reports to: Regional Director
Location: NW Washington, DC
Hours: Onsite typically, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, position is eligible for bonuses and commission
Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401k with company match; generous paid time off policy; 12 paid company holidays; and more.
The UIP Companies, Inc. ("UIP") is a real estate investment, asset and property management company specializing in multi-family properties predominantly in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with our latest acquisitions in Baltimore, MD and Arlington, VA. Since 2001, UIP has provided quality housing that satisfies the most discerning residents and investors.
UIP Property Management (UIPPM) seeks a motivated, people-centric, and knowledgeable Area Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of assets in NW, Washington, DC. The Area Manager is responsible for day-to-day and operational leadership, team management, policy and legal compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy strategies that optimize community, financial and team performance.
- Prepare and monitor property annual budgets and maintain or exceed budgeted occupancy.
- Develop and deploy creative marketing initiatives that attract prospective residents.
- Deliver exceptional living experiences and customer service to our residents and proactively address or respond to their issues and concerns.
- Work cooperatively with Service and Leasing team members to optimize performance.
- Partner with Service team members to manage the security and physical condition of properties, including curb appeal, capital improvements, and move-in and turnover activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and codes.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external customers, including company owners, associates, residents, property owners and vendors.
- Use metrics to diagnose issues and drive and report business performance.
- Ensure the Management Office operates smoothly.
- Collect and post rents.
- Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business or related field of study and related business experience 5+ years of experience as a residential property manager
- DC Property Manager license, or the ability to obtain a license in 30 days of date of hire
- Experience working with multiple investment groups for financial reporting
- A deep understanding of the DC markets and neighborhoods
- Experience working with Yardi and/or other similar property management and accounting software
- Proven success in meeting or exceeding performance goals and customer service expectations
- Excellent people skills and a high degree of effective communication, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated attention to detail, working well under pressure while prioritizing, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to react to and resolve issues as quickly as possible with creativity and innovation
- Self-motivated with demonstrated follow-through
- Handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective leasing and sales techniques
- CPM/ARM/RPA certification preferred
he UIP Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
