At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success, and culture, and are seeking a candidate who loves to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre has a Property Manager position available to oversee The Landings at Hard Scrabble, our brand-new Class A garden-style community currently under construction in Columbia, SC!

This is a unique opportunity to lead the lease-up and operations of a new property while developing our first team in the South Carolina market, where Van Metre is actively expanding.

The Property Manager must be a detailed oriented self-starter possessing strong operations, customer service, and sales skills. Under the direction of the Regional Manager, the ideal candidate is responsible for maximizing property occupancy by managing the maintenance and care of the physical asset. In addition, the candidate must understand and complete the budget process, control expenses, and generate revenue.

Responsibilities:

• Eventually supervise the team to ensure that Van Metre standards and market ready inspections are completed effectively
• Train, coach, and mentor team members
• Ensure a high standard of customer service to current residents and prospective tenants
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecast
• Assist in developing pricing/concessions for the current market
• Monitor sales activity and marketing
• Assist with the monitoring of property income and budgets
• Hold daily/weekly meetings with leasing and maintenance team members
• Prepare maintenance bids and contract negotiation
• Compile information for financial reports
• Monitor property income/expenses
• Stay up-to-date on local and federal fair housing and Landlord Tenant Laws
• Monitor account receivables for current and prior residents
• Follow through on eviction process when necessary
• Oversee completion of all necessary paperwork and reports
• Perform deposit accounting for move-outs
• Regular follow up and assistance on leads
• Prepare sales administrative reports (i.e. Monday report)
• Monitor lease renewals
• Other tasks assigned by the Regional Manager

Requirements:

• 4+ years' prior experience in Property Management
• Prior Lease Up experience is preferred
• Yardi software and other computer skills is preferred
• Individual must have a goal-oriented mindset, possess excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and
• Ability to interact with residents and customers in a professional manner is a necessity

Schedule is Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. However, weekend work may be required when necessary.

Compensation and Benefits information: Van Metre offers excellent benefits, and a work environment that fosters and rewards excellence. We also promote work/life balance, including a robust Employee Wellness Program. We encourage employees to make full use of vacation and other company-paid leave to refresh their bodies and minds.

• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year (Pay is commensurate with experience, education, training, and skills)
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Renewal and Leasing Commissions
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays; 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, Two Volunteer Days off, Two Personal Days, Winter Break, Day off for Annual Physical, Day off for your Birthday; comprehensive parental and bonding leave
• Retirement Planning: Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; access to retirement planning coaches
• Wellness: Annual Wellness Reimbursement of up to $900; Free and unlimited access to TaskHuman Wellness App for yourself and your family members.
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement; company paid certifications, memberships, and licensures; mentoring programs; growth paths; regular performance evaluations and training opportunities
• Discounts: Rental and Van Metre Home purchase discounts; employee discount through Walker Title Company, Employee discount through Walker Title Company

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.