Senior Property Manager (Northern New Jersey)

Career Opportunity for experienced Senior Property Management Professionals seeking a challenge!!!!

Senior Property Manager - Overview :

Seeking a Senior Property Manager located in the Hackensack area of Northern New Jersey. This role requires a strong combination of property management, leasing, leadership of maintenance crews & contractors, overseeing residential capital projects, and strong organizational skills to ensure the efficient and profitable operation of the property. The Senior Property Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining property value, tenant satisfaction, and financial performance. In this role you will be overseeing a 600-unit property that is currently a ‘class B’ apartment building that with on-going capital expenditures will evolve to be a ‘class A’ residential apartment building.

Property Operations :
• Physically supervise day-to-day operations of multiple properties, ensuring they are well-maintained and in compliance with local regulations (walking and visually inspecting properties).
• Coordinate property inspections, maintenance, and repairs to address any issues promptly.
• Oversee security measures and emergency response procedures across all sites.
• Support capital projects at your properties.
• Manage move outs, Inspections, turns, renovations and make ready.
• Track, manage and resolve all aspects of compliance (filings, schedule inspections, remediate violations).

Tenant Relations :
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with tenants, addressing their concerns, inquiries, and needs promptly.
• Implement tenant retention strategies to minimize vacancies and turnover.
• Handle tenant disputes and issues with professionalism and fairness.

Financial Management :
• Prepare and manage budgets for each property, including revenue forecasting and expense control.
• Collect rent payments, monitor delinquent accounts, and take appropriate actions for rent recovery.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors and service providers to ensure cost- effective property management.
Reporting and Documentation :
• Maintain accurate records, including lease agreements, tenant correspondence, and property maintenance history.

• Generate regular reports on property performance, financial status, and occupancy rates.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including lease agreements and safety standards.
Team Management : 

• Supervise on-site property staff, including maintenance personnel, and administrative staff.
Marketing and Leasing :
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract prospective tenants and fill vacancies.
• Conduct property tours and screenings to secure new leases.
• Monitor and adjust rental rates based on market trends and competition.

Property Improvement and Enhancement :
• Identify opportunities for property improvements and upgrades to increase property value.
• Plan and oversee renovation or construction projects as needed.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications :
• 8 + years of Property Management & Leasing experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state & local and Fair Housing laws.
• Must be able to work the following work schedule: Monday through Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm) and weekends based on current and future monthly property vacancy requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in property management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.