Community Manager

Community Manager

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where people of all incomes can achieve their full potential.

Position Description : We are currently seeking a Community Manager for a new development in the Cork Town neighborhood of Detroit. Under the direction of the Regional Director of Property Management, the Community Manager is responsible for all phases of community operations and on-site team performance which includes the lease up of 69 units coming online late summer / early fall. There will also be two additional phases expected in the next 24 months. They must manage the company's objectives and property operating budget, with the primary goals of increasing the cash flow, balancing the budget, maintaining the physical asset and providing a quality living environment, with superior customer service for residents.

This role will establish and maintain a positive, productive working relationship with the property's team members, ensuring their adherence to TCB's Mission Statement, policies, and procedures; and that the site is in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage operating budgets, billing processes, operating reports, and all accounting functions including invoicing and expense tracking; monitor revenue transactions and rent collection; nonpayment of rent processes; collection agency follow-up and reporting; leasing procedures and compliance with Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan and other regulatory requirements; approve and submit employee time sheets; enact cost control measures as needed.
• Oversee upkeep of the property curb appeal, annual inspection of apartments, market ready units, safety and preventive maintenance, preparation for local, state or federal audits or inspections, monitoring of work order system, and incident documentation and reporting for risk management.
• Provide outstanding customer service to residents, ensure that all appropriate communications are distributed on a timely basis, and follow up on service requests or complaints, or issues involving violations of building rules or resident policies.
• Work closely with Community Life staff and resident associations and groups to provide and advertise activities and services available on site and in the local area, in order to provide access and foster a sense of community and wellbeing.
• Closely monitor and assist in successful lease ups (100%) by target deadlines. This includes (not limited to), team accountability, file processing, thorough training, ability to conduct leasing reporting, and flexibility as we near deadlines.
• Recruit, train, coach, manage and motivate team members and provide evaluations and recommendations to HR.

Corporate Committees Group

Attend trainings, seminars and conferences Available for emergencies, on call duties, resident functions and weekends as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities