About CommonCommon is a global residential manager making city living easier for renters through the thoughtful use of technology and design. Common delivers exceptional experiences for thousands of residents across coliving, microunits, and traditional apartments. Founded in 2015, they are the preferred choice for residents looking for stress-free city living from a trusted brand, and for real estate owners seeking reliable, above-market returns.It’s an exciting time to be part of Common’s team. Habyt, the biggest co-living operator in Europe and Asia, and Common, the largest co-living operator in North America, joined forces at the beginning of 2023 to create the leading global co-living company. The combined entity brings to life a next generation of living concepts operating worldwide. With locations in over 40 cities and 14 countries, across three continents, the combined entity will operate over 30,000 units that vary from co-living, studios and traditional rental apartments.To follow the latest Common news, get to know our community of residents, and learn about what it’s like to work at Common, you can follow us on Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter. To see more open roles and hear from Common employees check out our Careers Page.

About the Role

Common is looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager (Area Property Manager) to manage a portfolio of buildings for our mid-size clients. You will ensure these properties meet budgeted financial and operational goals by managing onsite associates and collaborating closely with Common’s specialized teams (Sales, Maintenance, Marketing, and Accounting). As the primary contact to owners, success in this role requires razor-sharp analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual operating budgets and perform budget projections for all properties
• Ensure all required weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports are completed accurately, on-time, and with relevant analyses
• Act as the primary point of contact to property owners
• Work with stakeholders to implement effective cost control, revenue maximization, and delinquency management systems
• Maintain thorough product knowledge of all your properties and their competitors
• Ensure your buildings perform to targeted performance metrics
• Utilize online accounting systems, including but not limited to approving large purchase orders and annual contracts
• Ongoing management of onsite staff and constant coordination with cross-functional stakeholders in Maintenance, Sales, Compliance, Leasing, and Accounting
• Travel 2-4 times per month to inspect buildings and ensure efficient operations
• Help suggest improvements and fixes to make our Property Management process run more efficiently
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Firmly grasp local property regulation nuances
• Other ad hoc projects may be assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years as a Residential Property Manager
• A minimum of 2 years of leasing experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of building systems
• General knowledge of housing authority procedures
• Strong knowledge of fair housing rules and regulations
• Ability to support and/or manage the eviction process
• Advanced bookkeeping knowledge with the ability to perform general accounting functions
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability
• Self-starter & able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills with keen attention to detail; organized, methodical approach to execution
• Skilled user of collaboration tools such as G Suite, Slack, and property management software
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

Common truly values our employees and wants to do everything to ensure that our employees are not only happy and professionally fulfilled, but also that they have the opportunity to be healthy. Because of this, we are committed to providing a number of affordable and valuable health and wellness benefits for our employees such as:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA + HSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid STD/LTD
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plans

Additional benefits such as paid holidays, commuter transit benefits, job training + development opportunities + a great wellness program are also available. And as always, we are regularly evaluating our offerings to ensure employees' needs are being met.

Common is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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