Property Manager in Westfield, Massachusetts at HallKeen

Job Title: Property Manager

Location: 25 Thomas Street | Westfield, Massachusetts 01085

Hours: Full Time; 40 Hours per Week

Pay Rate: $75,000 - $80,000 DOE Per year

Job Description:

HK Management is seeking a qualified, motivated and experienced Property Manager to manage a 107 unit elderly/disabled project based section 8 property in Westfield, MA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in affordable housing compliance, HUD regulations, and property operations, along with a demonstrated ability to lead staff, manage financial performance, and foster positive resident relationships. A commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality living environment is essential. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Residential Management.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Maintain and ensure compliance of all resident, occupancy, and maintenance files in accordance with HUD and regulatory requirements

• Administer Project-Based Section 8 program requirements, including certifications, recertifications, and interim reexaminations
• Verify applicant eligibility in accordance with HUD guidelines, ensuring accurate income calculations and documentation
• Enforce rent collection policies, monitor accounts receivable, and ensure timely collections and deposits
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Regional Manager and corporate office
• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategies to maintain full occupancy and minimize vacancy loss
• Oversee compliance with all affordable housing regulations, including HUD, Fair Housing, and other applicable programs
• Coordinate and prepare for management reviews, MORs, and regulatory audits
• Supervise, train, and evaluate on-site staff; provide leadership and ensure accountability for performance
• Manage scheduling and daily operations of site staff
• Prepare annual operating budgets and monitor financial performance, including variance reporting and expense control
• Oversee property maintenance operations, including preventive maintenance plans and capital needs awareness
• Conduct regular property and unit inspections to ensure physical condition standards are met and deficiencies are addressed promptly
• Promote strong resident relations, address concerns effectively, and support resident retention initiatives
• · Ensure full compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies at all times

Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3+ year’s residential property management experience or equivalent. ARM and COS designations a plus. Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to adapt to a fast paced environment, ability to multi task and work independently with attention to detail, and have strong organizational skills. Must be able to motivate and lead a team. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, OneSite, Outlook and Excel.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit.