Senior Affordable Property Manager (Multi-Site) in Portland, Oregon at Meritus Property Group

Meritus is comprised of a committed team of commercial and multi-family management professionals that take great pride in being stewards of the built environment, operating assets efficiently, and providing an outstanding tenant experience.

The Multi-Site Senior Affordable Property Manager leads the operational, financial, compliance, and personnel performance of multiple affordable housing communities across Oregon. This position ensures regulatory compliance, strong occupancy and collections, well-maintained assets, effective resident services, and a consistent, respectful resident experience. The successful candidate combines hands-on property management expertise with sound judgment, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams and priorities across multiple sites.

· Direct day-to-day operations of assigned affordable housing communities and provide consistent oversight across sites.

· Conduct routine property and unit inspections; monitor curb appeal, safety, leasing, turnover, work orders, and preventive maintenance.

· Track occupancy, vacancies, renewals, delinquency, resident retention, and other performance indicators; implement corrective action plans.

· Coordinate site coverage, staffing, operational procedures, and service delivery across the portfolio.

· Oversee compliance with applicable Oregon residential landlord-tenant laws, federal and state Fair Housing requirements, local housing rules, and program-specific restrictions.

· Manage properties subject to HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Rural Housing, tax-exempt bond, HOME, and other applicable affordable housing programs.

· Coordinate accurate and timely applicant eligibility reviews, initial certifications, annual or interim recertifications where required, rent/income calculations, file documentation, and agency reporting.

· Partner with compliance specialists and program administrators to prepare for monitoring reviews, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.

· Develop annual property operating budgets and monitor monthly financial results, cash flow, budget variances, and controllable expenses.

· Oversee rent collections, delinquency follow-up, accounts payable, invoice approvals, purchasing, and expense controls within delegated authority.

· Prepare accurate owner and leadership reports, explain financial variances, and recommend performance improvements.

· Recruit, coach, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned property staff; establish clear expectations and accountability.

· Address escalated resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, consistency, and appropriate documentation.

· Support resident engagement, community organizing, resident services, and partnerships with local service and referral organizations.

· Promote an inclusive environment and ensure reasonable accommodation requests and sensitive situations are handled appropriately.

· Coordinate with maintenance leadership on unit turns, work orders, preventive maintenance, capital work, and life-safety concerns.

· Oversee vendor contracts, service quality, property inspections, incident response, and risk-management procedures.

· Maintain accurate records and use property management and reporting systems to support timely decisions and regulatory obligations.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in housing and/or property management.

· Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a manager of multifamily housing.

· Working knowledge of applicable local, Oregon state, and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and landlord-tenant laws.

· Experience preparing property budgets and managing affordable housing developments, including HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Rural Housing, and tax-exempt bond properties.

· Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle; valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned communities.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

· Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, as required for essential job duties.

· Professional certification in property management or affordable housing management (such as CPM, ARM, HCCP, COS, or equivalent).

· Exposure to or familiarity with community organizing, resident services, supportive housing programs, and community partnerships.

· Experience with Yardi, RealPage, AppFolio, or comparable property management systems.

· Postsecondary education in business, real estate, property management, or a related field.

· Strong leadership, staff development, conflict resolution, and customer-service capabilities.

· Ability to interpret affordable housing program rules, maintain accurate records, and manage deadlines across multiple properties.

· Sound budgeting, financial analysis, organization, prioritization, and written reporting skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with residents, staff, vendors, ownership, public agencies, and service partners from varied backgrounds.

· Frequent travel among assigned Oregon properties; routine walking, stair climbing, and inspection of units and common areas.

· Regular computer-based work and occasional standing, bending, and movement throughout buildings.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

· Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications; bonus opportunities where applicable.

· Medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits; professional development; and eligible business mileage reimbursement, subject to company policy.

Meritus Property Group is committed to equal employment opportunity, fair housing, and an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination, and reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.