About the Position
Bywater Property Management is seeking a motivated Property Manager I to take ownership of a small, diverse portfolio of properties in the Pensacola area.
This is not a traditional large multifamily Property Manager position. Rather than managing one 200- or 300-unit apartment community, this position will manage a mixed portfolio that includes scattered-site residential rentals, smaller residential communities, and commercial properties, with the opportunity to gain exposure to additional property types as our company grows.
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and, most importantly, willing to learn and grow.
You do not need years of experience managing a large apartment community. This position may be a great next step for someone with experience in leasing, assistant property management, residential property management, real estate, or another related operational role who is ready to take ownership of their own portfolio.
What You'll Be Responsible For
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and performance of your assigned portfolio, including:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for residents and tenants within the assigned portfolio
- Manage leasing, renewals, move-ins, and move-outs
- Monitor rent collections and follow up on delinquencies
- Coordinate maintenance requests, vendors, repairs, and property services
- Conduct routine property inspections and ensure identified issues are followed through to completion
- Monitor property conditions and proactively identify maintenance and operational needs
- Review property financial performance, expenses, and budget variances
- Prepare and review regular property performance and management reports for leadership and property owners
- Assist with annual property budgets and ongoing financial planning
- Manage commercial lease requirements and track tenant and landlord obligations
- Coordinate year-end operating expense/CAM reconciliations and settlements for commercial properties
- Review tenant charges and supporting documentation for accuracy
- Maintain accurate property, tenant, lease, vendor, and financial information within our property management software
- Ensure lease requirements, company policies, and established procedures are consistently followed
- Communicate property performance, concerns, recommendations, and upcoming needs to leadership
- Coordinate with accounting, maintenance, leasing, and other team members to ensure properties operate effectively
- Develop relationships with residents, tenants, vendors, and property owners
- Assist with additional property types and responsibilities as Bywater's portfolio and service offerings grow
What We're Looking For
The right person for this role doesn't need to know everything about property management on day one. We are looking for someone with the ability and desire to learn.
Our ideal candidate:
- Wants to build a long-term career in property management
- Is interested in learning multiple types of real estate rather than focusing exclusively on traditional multifamily
- Is highly organized and able to keep track of multiple properties, deadlines, and priorities
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through
- Communicates professionally with residents, tenants, owners, vendors, and coworkers
- Provides strong customer service while being comfortable enforcing leases and company policies
- Is comfortable solving problems and making day-to-day decisions
- Knows when an issue can be handled independently and when it should be escalated
- Is comfortable working with numbers, reports, budgets, and property financial information
- Can learn new software, systems, and processes
- Is willing to ask questions and learn areas of property management they have not previously encountered
- Is adaptable and comfortable working in a growing company where responsibilities may evolve
Experience & Qualifications
Property management or leasing experience is preferred, but we are open to candidates with transferable experience and the right aptitude.
Experience as a Leasing Specialist, Assistant Property Manager, Property Management Coordinator, or in residential property management may be particularly well suited for this opportunity.
Candidates with relevant experience in real estate, hospitality, customer service, office management, or operations may also be considered.
Additional qualifications include:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Basic understanding of financial reports and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Ability to learn property management software and other technology platforms
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for property visits
- Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a larger team
What Makes This Position Different
This position is designed for someone who wants the opportunity to become a well-rounded property management professional.
Instead of being limited to one area of property management, you'll gain hands-on experience managing different types of properties and learning the operational and financial sides of the business.
You will have real responsibility for your assigned portfolio, but you will not be expected to figure everything out on your own. You'll work with and receive support from experienced leadership, accounting, maintenance, leasing, and marketing professionals.
As your experience grows, there is opportunity for your responsibilities and career within Bywater to grow as well.
Compensation
Full-time position with opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and career advancement as experience and portfolio responsibilities grow.
About Bywater Property Management
Bywater Property Management is a locally operated property management company serving Northwest Florida and surrounding markets. We manage a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties and continue to expand our services and portfolio.
Our approach to property management is built around engaged leadership, accountability, strong communication, and treating each property as an individual asset rather than simply another address in a portfolio.
We're looking for someone who wants more than their next job—we're looking for someone who wants the opportunity to learn, take ownership, and grow with us.
Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
