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Description

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.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agreements, land use restrictions, and affordable housing commitments.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to maintain standards.
• Set performance expectations, provide coaching, and motivate teams to achieve lease-up and operational goals.
• Develop and manage budget allocations, monitor expenses, and ensure financial goals are met.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify target demographics, competitive landscape, and pricing strategies.
• Drive a high-performance culture focused on customer service, efficiency, and accountability.
• Track and report occupancy benchmarks, rent accuracy in accordance with rental and income guidelines, and delinquency rates throughout the lease-up phase.
• Oversee all lease-up activities to achieve targeted occupancy levels within established timelines.
• Oversee daily operations during the lease-up period to ensure smooth processes.
• Develop comprehensive marketing plans aimed at lease-up success, including branding, advertising, and outreach strategies.
• Confirm adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Fair Housing, Section 42, and other affordable housing requirements.
• Analyze leasing data, adjust strategies accordingly, and communicate progress with senior leadership.
• Prepare weekly updates and detailed reports on leasing progress, financial performance, and KPI metrics including rent collections, delinquency, and occupancy targets.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead staffing efforts by hiring, training, and supervising leasing and community staff for each new project.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance