Community Manager - Riverside Park - Farmers Branch, TX

Description

We are Valiant Residential

We are bold and resolute in our dedication to providing the best in next-generation property management. As a company founded by former property owners and asset managers, we are uniquely attuned to the needs of property owners and residents. We have invested more than 37 years in developing a premier platform for the clients we serve. Whether starting from the acquisition stage or transitioning into a management change through the investment lifecycle, we have a strong track record of delivering long-term returns to our clients.

At Valiant Residential, we live by our mission to innovate property management by developing prosperous partnerships and cultivating compassionate people driven by a Valiant spirit.

Job Summary:

The Community Manager is responsible for supervising, controlling, and planning the day-to-day activities of the apartment community. They are also responsible for the implementation of company policies, procedures and programs that will assure a well-managed, well-maintained building within established management operating and assuring compliance with all regulatory agencies and investors. 

We are seeking a Community Manager who will be responsible for........

Responsibilities:

• Consistently use successful techniques and company directives to screen, hire, orient, and train new personnel.
• Provide support to staff to encourage teamwork and lead as an example in creating a harmonious environment. Ensure all administrative processes involving personnel are handled on a timely basis (i.e., performance evaluations, salary reviews, time sheets, change of status forms, etc.)
• Determine transitions and promotions for on-site personnel.
• File reports regarding any work-related injuries.
• Maintain accurate records of all community transactions and submit on timely basis (i.e., rent rolls, delinquency reports, move-ins/move-outs, accounts payable, order office supplies, etc.)
• Prepare annual budgets and income projections in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that all rents and late fees/check charges are collected, posted, and deposited in a timely manner.
• Review, code, and approve invoices for payments.
• Make daily bank deposits.
• Ensure the property is rented to the fullest capacity.
• Utilize marketing strategies to secure prospective residents.
• Oversee the consistency and effectiveness of the Assistant Community Manager and Leasing Agent associates’ use of policies and procedures, including priority wait lists, phone techniques, application verification, and notification.
• Ensure leasing practices conform to federal, state, and local law. Ensure that credit and criminal reports are obtained for all prospective residents and ensure that company policies and standards regarding income and prior rental history are met.
• Prepare, process, and sign all leases and related forms or supervise others in doing so.
• Collect rents and late charges, handle delinquent accounts, or supervise others in doing so.
• Aggressively pursue lease renewals. Send notices out at least 45 days before expiration.
• Supervise leasing employees, ensuring good closing techniques.
• Handle evictions and landlord liens.
• Maintain all resident files, including move-in sheets, move-out notices, security dispositions, and warnings.
• Ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe, and well-maintained community.
• Ensure that maintenance requests are handled on an immediate one-call basis, if possible, and that residents are notified if parts must be ordered, causing a delay.
• Maintain the common areas.
• Ensure the availability of make-ready vacant units.
• Oversee risk management and emergency procedures.
• Continually inspect the property and improvements, recording deficiencies and taking the necessary action within budget limits.
• Maintain key control coding for all units and areas.
• Handle emergencies. Report accidents and emergency situations to your Regional Community Supervisor immediately and prepare all proper reports. Be available 24 hours/7 days a week unless regional property supervisor has been notified. Monitor parking lot for unauthorized vehicles.
• Review weekly reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise outside contractors working on the property.
• As directed by the Regional Community Supervisor, prepare the property for code inspections, mortgage inspections, and all other inspections.
• Report to the Regional Community Supervisor any violations of company policy by employees.
• Develop and enforce community policies and rules.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

• The position requires a minimum of 3+ years of property management experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply logical thinking principles to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate courses of action.
• Achieve Fair Housing certification before interaction with prospects or residents. 
• Competence in personal computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as community software applications. 
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Present self in a neat, clean, and professional manner throughout the workday and/or whenever present in the community. Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the Employee Handbook. Successfully pass a drug test.

Education:

• College degree preferred.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or 
• Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, climb, stoop, and remain at a desk for up to 8 hours or more if needed.
• Must be able to walk the property for up to 8 hours (or more) in various weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs for purposes of showing properties to prospective tenants.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.

Consistently ranked as a “Top Places to Work” by the Oklahoman, Houston Chronicle, and Dallas Morning News, Valiant Residential is proud to be a key player in the property management industry. In addition to exciting opportunities for growth and development, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding benefits and time off. 

Benefits:

3 Medical Plans to choose from (1 plan is free to team members) 

• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life Insurance (free to team members) 
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Ancillary plans for purchase 
• 401k plan with Company match 

Time Off:

• PTO (personal time off) 
• Sick Time 
• Floating Holidays (2 per year) 
• Your Birthday off with pay 

*All recruitment communications from Valiant Residential will come from an @valiantresidential.com email address. We do not conduct interviews via text or request payment or sensitive personal information.