Regional Property Manager - Richmond Area

Lawson Realty Corporation is seeking a qualified candidate to join our growing team as a Regional Property Manager. The potential territory for this position is Northern Virginia to Richmond and all areas west. Under direction of the Director of Property Management, the Regional Property Manager is responsible for achieving the objectives of ownership and management with respect to the properties in his/her portfolio. The RPM is responsible for the overall operations of his or her portfolio, with an emphasis on optimizing revenue and NOI, preserving assets for individual properties, creating and enforcing policy for efficiency in operations, developing team members, and creating a positive work environment. The RPM ensures adherence to Affirmative Fair Housing regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policies, including federal, state, and local governing agency requirements as well as the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. LMA

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the property.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

2. Financial Management

• Focus on budgetary and financial responsibility: Develop and practice responsible expense management, preparation and adherence to property operational budget both accurately and timely, and administrative follow through on budgetary processes
• Focus on efficiency and profitability: Achieve the highest possible portfolio net operating income through implementation of effective cost control and revenue improvement programs, participation in committees to enhance company operations, and oversight of residential engagement and retention

3. Building Operations

4. Business/Partner Relations

• Focus on the Owners: Work with the owners to identify property goals, objectives  and needs, actively participate in physical inspections and reviews, and development of asset plans. Excellence in customer service required.

5. Contract Administration Oversight

6. Regulatory Compliance Oversight

• ensure  compliance with all affordable housing programs,

7. Asset Management

• provide oversight to capital improvements and preventative maintenance

8. Adherence to company policy

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or CPM required
• At least 5 years’ multi-site experience preferred
• Must have VA Real Estate License or be able to obtain one within12 months of employment
• MUST be located within 1 hour of Richmond, Va.
• Must manage properties in the Richmond area or similar area
• Potential territory of Northern Virginia to Richmond and all areas West. 
• Some overnight travel required 
• Excellent knowledge of tenant landlord law, Fair Housing, ADA and other legal issues affecting property management
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with complex issues or organizational change.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Good human relation skills demonstrating ability to effectively deal with residents, site personnel, corporate office personnel, property managers, property owners, peers and supervisors
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control
• Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty
• Strong  leadership and team building skills
• Ability to solve problems by assessing the issue and providing solutions
• Must be a self-starter
• Onesite experience a plus
• Lease-up and LIHTC experience highly preferred

Physical Functions

• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including climbing stairs
• Bending, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, and lifting up to fifteen (15) pounds