The Habitat Company, LLC is a leader in residential multi-family real estate management and development. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team as we continue to expand and develop our company nationwide. We are a multi-state organization of over 800 team members specializing in the asset management, property management and project management of market rate, affordable rentals, condominiums, public housing and commercial real estate.
At The Habitat Company, we believe that it is the quality and experience of our team members that make a difference. Our professional team provides us with the depth of talent and ability that is so crucial to our success.
We currently have a Community Manager position available at our Cornell Village property – 5201 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Job Scope:
The Community Manager is accountable for all property operations. The purpose of the Community Manager is to effectively manage and coordinate team members, activities and available resources in order to accomplish property objectives as set forth by the Regional Manager and The Board of Directors. These objectives will include maximizing property values and maintenance of the property’s mechanical systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct all business in accordance with The Habitat Company’s policies and procedures, fair housing,
- Americans with Disabilities Act and all other laws pertaining to residential units as well as all employment laws
- The manager is required to represent the best interest of the community association
Fiscal/Financial
- In conjunction with the General Manager, the Community Manager will assist in formulation of budgets for each upcoming calendar year and is responsible for staying within the established budget guidelines throughout the year
- Insure that all assessments and other income are collected when due, and posted in a timely manner; in addition to ensuring that all bank deposits are made immediately and deposits are reported to the Corporate Office on a daily basis
- Enforce collection policies and procedures as established by the Board of Directors
- Constant vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations and certificates of insurance; responsible for approving and submitting all invoices to Corporate Office for payment
Administrative/Office:
- Maintains the community association’s records
- Responsible for office opening on schedule in accordance to agreed upon hours as set forth by the Board of Directors
- Attends scheduled corporate management meeting or board meetings as required
- Maintains records on all aspects of management activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, submits required reports to Corporate Office and Board on a weekly and monthly basis
- Prepare materials for organizing and participating in meetings of the community association, the board, and any committees
- Provide guidance and advice to the board and to the community association on policy issues
- Manage the community association’s employees and contractors
- Ensures that owner files are complete and that completion leases is being executed properly
- Purchases office supplies within established budgeted guidelines
- Payroll and invoice processing
Resident Relations
- Maintain positive customer service attitude
- Initiate and implement policies/procedures to maintain owner’s/resident’s communication, i.e. complaints, service requests
Safety:
- Reports all liability and community incidents to the Corporate Office immediately; ensures that all worker’s compensation claims are reported and proper paperwork is completed
- Prepares and maintains all emergency procedures and plans
General:
- Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by the General Manager
- Preparation of periodic newsletter
- Dealing with and assisting sellers and prospective buyers
- Dispute resolution/rules enforcement
Personnel:
- Hires, terminates, trains, motivates and supervises all on-site staff in order to achieve operational goals of assigned community; this includes new employee indoctrination, annual performance reviews, review and approval of timesheets, instructing and advising on-site staff of employee procedures and guidelines
- Conducts on-going training with office staff, i.e. paperwork, workplace safety, and any other type of training that may be needed on a daily basis
- Maintains accurate payroll records as required by the Company
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of Condominium management experience
- Accredited resident manager or similar designation such as the Certified Manager Community Associations (CMCA)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Must have background in supervision and successful track record of accomplishment
- Must have both physical and fiscal building knowledge.
We operate in an environment where diversity is valued and individual initiative is rewarded. The scale of our portfolio offers challenges and opportunities for individuals who are looking to further their careers with an innovative company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit package along with development and growth opportunities.
The Habitat Company is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
