Our Property Assistant is responsible for meeting the needs of the Property Management team. This individual will maintain a high level of professionalism in addressing and coordinating property management issues including response to, and resolution of Property Manager, client, and tenant requests or concerns. 

Responsibilities: 

• Act as the first point of contact for tenants and vendors who enter the Management office; escalate issues as needed 
• Update and maintain property contact lists and emergency information for property 
• Coordinate, schedule, and assist with deliveries to and from the dock area 
• Promote and foster positive relationships with tenants, owners, and staff 
• Ensure that invoices are processed properly by coding for property manager approval, recording/maintaining invoice tracking spreadsheet, and submitting for payment 
• Maintain property work order system in the CMMS system, including on-demand and scheduled work order input & dispatching, closing, time tracking, and general reporting 
• Create, submit, distribute, and track vendor contracts 
• Maintain Property files (electronically as well as hard copies on-site) 
• Maintain all Vendor Certificates of Insurance, W-9s, and any additional forms necessary for Contractors 
• Conduct property inspections and reports to ensure quality assurance and efficient customer service 
• Assist in reviewing and compiling monthly and quarterly reports for client and property management team 
• Provide full administrative support including phone support, typing, reports, filing, and distribution of correspondence. 
• Coordinate and assist with meetings/special events held at the property as requested. 
• Assist in keeping the Client’s Policies and Procedures updated and current 
• Order office and kitchen supplies as needed 
• Handle other duties as assigned 

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills: 

• Four-year degree and 2+ years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and related experience 
• Real Estate experience a strong plus 
• Familiarity with commercial real estate documents and the work order process 
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat/PDF, and Outlook 
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain professionalism in a sensitive environment 
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills 
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented 
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service 

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

The Property Manager leads all aspects of a single asset or portfolio of commercial, industrial, and/or retail properties and coordinates all marketing, operations, and financial activities per client and/or company requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that services are provided consistent with policies, procedures, and regulations as well as contractual obligations and standards.
• Coordinate and lead daily and long-term activities of the team; establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff; establish and track deadlines to meet client and company objectives; elevate team performance through subject matter expertise and suggestions to improve systems, processes, and procedures; provide formal coaching, mentoring, supervision, and guidance; recruit and hire new team members; monitor training and development of staff; develop and deliver performance reviews.
• Direct, review, and approve vendor invoice payments and other accounting related activities following the terms of the management agreement, LPC policies, and property management approval authorization limits.
• Direct and control preparation, and delivery, of timely, accurate, and insightful monthly reports as well as annual operating and capital budgets; prepare and submit tenant rent and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) or Escalation (OpX) recovery charges to client.
• Maintain oversight of contracted terms that impact the financial performance of the asset/company; report on expirations, covenants, restrictions, and other encumbrances that drive decision making and asset value.
• Coordinate all lease administration activities with lease administrator and accounting; review all lease set ups, lease changes, reporting, etc. and provide final approval.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins and move-outs, and "walk-through" spaces with tenants and tenant improvement department; maintain vacant spaces in "tour ready" condition; ensure teams assigned to tenant onboarding activities properly document and communicate with tenants timely and appropriately; follow up with tenants to ensure a successful transition.
• Respond to tenant needs, ensuring that administrative and building technical staff resolve problems promptly; craft, deliver, and communicate an effective tenant care program that maximizes tenant retention.
• Direct sourcing and procurement activities to effect optimal operations; deliver detailed bid analysis and recommendations to clients that drive value; manage quality of vendor service delivery to ensure contract compliance and desired value.
• Proactively collect rent and other charges in accordance with lease terms and report status of AR to client(s) with recommendations for action; prepare client approved standard legal notices.
• Ensure that at least monthly property inspections are performed; recommend and/or approve alterations, maintenance, and reconditioning.; contract for, and coordinate, vendors.
• Document plans and preparations for emergency response; ensure resources, supplies, and backups are in place to effectively recover from adverse events; coordinate drills and other required training.
• Act as primary contact with property owners, serving as Owner Representative to ensure objectives are being met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred; minimum of 3-5 years of related experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience; experience with commercial office, retail, and/or industrial properties is highly preferred
• Real Estate License required where mandatory by local regulation; CPM or RPA professional designation or candidacy preferred
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Yardi or MRI and Kardin preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly and effectively convey complex topics with a positive tone to achieve operational and relationship objectives
• Advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles required; ability to forecast outcomes, prepare budgets with long-term capital plans, and deliver insightful variance reports; ability to prepare or draft recommendations for cost/benefit propositions, ROI analysis, and other business proposals
• Strong organizational skills that deliver timely results and influence team productivity
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and problems involving several options; advanced analytical and quantitative skills required
• Fundamental leadership experience or significant collaborative contributions within a high functioning team
• Proven track record for delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to travel daily to assigned properties as necessary
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations to meet the needs of the client
• Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time; manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, phone, and other office equipment; eyesight that allows for reading a computer screen, phone screen, reports, etc.; hearing that allows for hearing/understanding spoken words; lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.  NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

Fairstead has an exciting opportunity at one of our properties, and we are looking for a strong Community Manager to join our team. The Community Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, all on-site compliance activities, and for the overall performance of their assigned property as detailed below. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure adherence to laws relating to leasing, including but not limited to Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

• Remains compliant and knowledgeable in all aspects of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook. 

• Develops responses to regulatory agencies in coordination with the Compliance Department. 

• Implements intervention strategies with Regional Managers and Compliance Department for tenants who are non-compliant with lease/compliance requirements. 

• Prepares all site REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Reviews, and performs annual and interim recertification reviews. 

• Assisting tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints. 

• Monitors tenant and complex-wide arrears and litigation cases. 

• Document lease violations and coordinate evictions. 

• Direct collection of monthly rents and late fees, process applications, and pursue delinquencies through legal action and eviction. Monitor bad-debt write-offs. 

• Alerting staff of move-ins, move-outs, and any emergencies. 

• Supervise, direct, and monitor the preventive and emergency maintenance/repairs to ensure compliance with all regulations. 

• Coordinate vendor bids and contractor quotes. 

• Conduct and document unit inspections. 

• Conduct bi-annual walk-throughs with the Building Superintendent. 

• Create reports for review to ensure all buildings under the PM’s responsibility are properly maintained and building needs are appropriately noted, planned for, and addressed. 

• Provide and obtain updates on various ongoing construction projects/unit renovations. 

• Work with the construction team on avoiding violations, inspections, and necessary access. 

• Attend monthly financial catch-up meetings and monitor budgets. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health. 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12 paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Three (3) years of management experience including supervising a team (property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management). 

• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy) certification. 

• Bachelor's degree preferred. 

• EIV experience. 

• Yardi and Realpage experience preferred. 

• TCS certification for tax credit properties. 

• Experience in Affordable Housing 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.