LEASE

Overview

Lead lease‑up for new multifamily communities, handling ops, finance, staff and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• lease-up
• compliance monitoring
• budget management
• market analysis
• progress reporting
• staffing

Tasks

This role leads high-performing teams through the full lease-up process—from pre-development to stabilization—ensuring communities achieve occupancy, financial, and operational goals. Responsibilities include market analysis, marketing strategy, financial oversight, and regulatory compliance to successfully launch and stabilize new multifamily properties. -Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and motivate teams to achieve lease-up and operational goals. -Confirm adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Fair Housing, Section 42, and other affordable housing requirements. -Work closely with Compliance, Software Support, Development, Asset Management, Facilities, HR, and other leadership teams to coordinate efforts, share information, and ensure project milestones are met efficiently. -Analyze leasing data, adjust strategies accordingly, and communicate progress with senior leadership. -Oversee all lease-up activities to achieve targeted occupancy levels within established timelines. -Track and report occupancy benchmarks, rent accuracy in accordance with rental and income guidelines, and delinquency rates throughout the lease-up phase. -Develop and manage budget allocations, monitor expenses, and ensure financial goals are met. -Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agreements, land use restrictions, and affordable housing commitments. -Lead staffing efforts by hiring, training, and supervising leasing and community staff for each new project. -Develop comprehensive marketing plans aimed at lease-up success, including branding, advertising, and outreach strategies. -Conduct thorough market research to identify target demographics, competitive landscape, and pricing strategies. -Prepare weekly updates and detailed reports on leasing progress, financial performance, and KPI metrics including rent collections, delinquency, and occupancy targets. -Drive a high-performance culture focused on customer service, efficiency, and accountability. -Conduct regular site inspections and audits to maintain standards. -Prepare and manage proforma budgets, stabilized budgets, and financial forecasts for new projects. -Facilitate communication between departments to address challenges, streamline workflows, and promote best practices throughout the lease-up process. -Oversee daily operations during the lease-up period to ensure smooth processes.

Requirements

• leadership
• property software
• excel
• business degree
• lease up
• financial acumen

What You Bring

-Leadership skills with experience hiring and developing teams. -Proficiency in property management software, Excel, and reporting tools. -Must be willing to travel within Mid-West. -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or 7+ years equivalent experience in multifamily lease-up or project management. -Proven experience in successfully leasing up new multifamily properties (LIHTC preferred). -Minimum 3 years of lease up experience. -Strong financial acumen, with experience in proforma development, budgeting, and KPI analysis. -Excellent market research, marketing, and leasing strategy skills. -Deep understanding of affordable housing programs, regulations, and compliance requirements including LIHTC, SRN, HOME, PBV, Etc.

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Benefits

-Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, plus annual merit-based increases -Prioritize Your Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and FSA and HSA options. -Keep Growing: Ongoing education, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across all departments. -Celebrate Together: Annual employee appreciation events, team outings, and company-wide recognition programs. -Be Rewarded: Eligible for performance-based bonuses and commissions -Recharge and Renew: Generous paid time off and 8+ paid holidays. -Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.

About Bear Real Estate Group

-It evolved by founding distinct operating companies: Bear Property Management (1989), Bear Development, Construction Management Associates, and Bear Homes. -Its typical projects include multifamily housing developments, commercial property portfolios, and single-family home communities managed and developed under one roof. -Financially self-sustaining and privately held, it has developed thousands of housing units and millions of square feet of commercial space. -The company distinguishes itself by owning, developing, and managing properties through in-house teams, minimizing external dependencies. -Projects span from affordable housing to boutique commercial properties, with standout engagement in master-planned communities and mixed-use assets. -Bear’s history includes nearly 3,500 managed multifamily units and over 1.5 million sq ft of commercial properties under management. -Their multi-company structure enables seamless transitions from development to construction to long-term asset management.

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