
Description
Job Title: Lease-Up Property Manager
Location: [Insert Location]
Property Type: [Multifamily / Mixed-Use / New Construction]
Reports To: Regional Property Manager / Director of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
The Lease-Up Property Manager is responsible for the successful launch, stabilization, and ongoing management of a newly constructed or renovated property. This role focuses on driving leasing velocity, building strong on-site teams, implementing operational systems, and delivering exceptional resident experiences while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lease-Up & Operations:
- Lead all aspects of the lease-up process from pre-opening through stabilization
- Develop and execute leasing, marketing, and pricing strategies to meet absorption goals
- Collaborate with marketing, construction, and ownership teams during pre-lease and opening phases
- Ensure readiness for opening, including unit inspections, model setup, and operational systems
Financial & Asset Management:
- Prepare and manage property budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
- Monitor rent collections, delinquency, and expense controls
- Approve invoices, manage vendor contracts, and oversee capital and operating expenditures
- Achieve NOI and occupancy targets set by ownership
Team Leadership & Staffing:
- Recruit, train, and supervise on-site staff
- Establish performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and evaluations
- Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and teamwork
Leasing & Resident Experience:
- Oversee leasing activities including tours, applications, approvals, and move-ins
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and company leasing policies
- Handle resident concerns and conflict resolution professionally
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, OSHA, local housing laws, and company policies
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and leasing documentation
- Conduct regular property inspections and ensure safety standards are met
Qualifications:
Required:
- 3+ years of multifamily property management experience
- Prior lease-up experience strongly preferred
- Strong financial and leadership skills
- Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
Preferred:
- CAM, CPM, or ARM designation
- Experience with new construction or large-scale lease-ups
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Ability to walk the property and climb stairs
- Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours during lease-up
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with lease-up bonus potential
- Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays