Property Manager | Residential Portfolio
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Schedule: Full-time (Monday - Friday, regular business hours; occasional Saturdays, extended hours during initial property lease-ups, and 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies)
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Are you an experienced property management leader looking to make a lasting impact in your local community? Join our dedicated team! In this key operational role, you will act as the primary liaison for our residential properties, creating safe, vibrant communities while driving financial growth and long-term asset value. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at building positive resident relationships, and take pride in managing quality affordable housing, we encourage you to apply! Ideal candidates should possess familiarity with Fair Housing standards and affordable housing compliance (LIHTC/Section 42, HUD, or MSHDA).
How You Will Make an Impact
Reporting to the Regional Property Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations across an assigned portfolio, balancing financial goals, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Community Leadership & Operations: Serve as the main point of contact for residents, fostering a safe and welcoming living environment. Maintain consistent occupancy rates of 95% or higher through effective local marketing and outreach.
- Regulatory Compliance: Oversee tenant admissions, lease executions, and annual re-certifications in accordance with IRS Section 42 (LIHTC), HUD, MSHDA, and Fair Housing regulations.
- Financial Stewardship: Manage property budgets, analyze monthly performance to identify cost savings, collect rents, process deposits, and manage vendor service bids to maximize resource value.
- Facility & Maintenance Oversight: Conduct regular property inspections to maintain safety and visual appeal. Coordinate maintenance staff and third-party vendors for timely work-order resolution, general repairs, and seasonal upkeep (including light groundskeeping or appliance repairs as needed).
- Team Building & Administration: Hire, train, and guide property maintenance staff. Maintain precise administrative, leasing, and maintenance records using industry software.
Skills:
- Active work environment combining indoor office duties with regular outdoor property walks and unit inspections.
- Comfortable walking distances, climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Capacity to work outdoors during varied weather conditions.
Qualifications:
- Experience & Education: 3+ years of successful residential property management experience paired with a bachelor's degree, OR 5+ years of direct residential property management experience.
- Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with Fair Housing standards and affordable housing compliance (LIHTC/Section 42, HUD, or MSHDA). Ability to complete Fair Housing certification within two months of hire.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and property management software systems.
- Operational Adaptability: Proven problem-solving ability with a practical focus on cost management, clear communication, and independent decision-making.
- Bonus Skills: Hands-on experience with building systems, reading blueprints, or performing basic facility maintenance is highly appreciated.
Bring your expertise to a team that values dedication, continuous improvement, and quality community development. Submit your resume today to start the conversation!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).