Property Manager

Description

THE ROTTERDAM INVESTMENTS LIMITED
P.O. BOX 66794-00800
NAIROBI

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Property Manager

Reporting to: Director

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The property manager will manage the daily operations of properties, advertise vacant properties, and handle tenant relations. The responsibilities include managing financial matters, coordinating maintenance work, enforcing leases and preparing performance reports.

MAIN DUTIES:
• Collecting rent and other property fees from tenants.
• In consultation with the Director; paying property expenses, including taxes, mortgages, insurance premiums and maintenance costs.
• Reporting the property’s financial status, occupancy and expiring leases to directors.
• Meeting potential tenants, showing them the property and assessing their applications in accordance with company policies.
• Advertising vacant properties and finding tenants as needed.
• Inspecting properties and arranging for repairs and new materials as required.
• Arranging contracts for maintenance, trash removal, landscaping, security and other ongoing services and managing disputes with these service providers where appropriate.
• Investigating and resolving property complaints and rental violations.
• Performing other reasonable and related duties as assigned from time to time to meet the changing business needs.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Degree in real estate, business administration or a related field.
• 3 years’ experience as a property manager or in a similar role.

COMPETENCIES:
• Working knowledge of property regulations.
• Understanding of marketing and accounting principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills and customer service skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• People management ability, upholding integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability to diagnose problems and apply mitigation measures in good time.