At BlueLine we are a mission-driven organization committed to providing affordable, quality housing to diverse communities. This property, located in the Colorado Springs, serves residents from various cultural backgrounds and walks of life. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where residents feel at home. Our mission is to provide dignity, equity and quality of life through housing. Our supportive team works to ensure all our employees have the tools, skills and training needed to be successful.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our affordable housing apartments. This is a challenging but highly rewarding role that involves managing a diverse, multicultural community and ensuring the property is well-maintained, compliant with regulations, and meets the needs of our residents. This position will oversee a 50-unit apartment community serving residents ages 18-24 who are transitioning to independent living within a supportive and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of property operations, including rent collection, tenant communications and lease agreements.
- Build strong relationships with residents, fostering a sense of community and addressing their concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Oversee a multicultural resident population, handling conflicts, tenant issues, and complaints with cultural sensitivity and care.
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure timely repairs and upkeep of common areas and units.
- Ensure compliance with all local housing laws, regulations, and safety standards.
- Prepare budgets, track expenses, and manage financial reports related to the property.
- Engage with social services and local organizations to provide additional support for residents as needed.
- Work closely with vendors, contractors, and other third-party service providers.
- Handle emergency situations promptly, maintaining a calm and solutions-focused approach.
Position Preferred Qualifications
- Fair Housing Certification within the past year
- 1 to 3 years experience in affordable housing.
- LIHTC Certification
Position Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Basic understanding of financial statements and operating budgets.
- Able to successfully operate all basic office equipment – Computer, printer, check scanner, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal Fair Housing, Landlord/Tenant and employment laws.
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
- Familiarity with computers and the willingness to learn new hardware and software- Microsoft, Suite, etc.
- Ability to make immediate decisions to resolve problems using common sense while maintaining the integrity of company policy.
- Ability to work successfully with a variety of personality types and successfully resolve conflict with potential and existing residents, as well as employees.
- Must possess strong leadership, management and delegation skills.
- Exhibit overall dependability to be able to consistently meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
- Ability to source, interview, train and manage a team.
- Skillful in organization, prioritization, and time management. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working overtime, weekend and non-traditional holidays. Additionally, when required, be on-call and provide assistance during staffing deficiencies.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Working Conditions and Environment
- Employee must be able to lift and or move, up to 25 pounds.
- Stand/walk/sit for long periods of time.
- Climb stairs.
- Ability to work well under high-pressure situations.
- Able to handle difficult clientele and potential expiration of clients
- Ability to work both autonomously and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Requires flexibility in a dynamic work environment.