Property Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage maintenance, condition and appearance of assigned properties
  • Primary located in Somerset area
    • 4 bedroom/2 bath home, built in 1974, located on a farm (Owner’s residence)
    • 114-acre farm and associated equipment
    • 13-acre commercial property and leased buildings
    • 4-6 vehicles

• Secondary
  • large tract of land located 50 miles away from Primary location (no current activity)

-Develop annual maintenance objectives and schedules (in coordination with family member, not on site) for assigned properties

-Inspect and arrange maintenance to meet objectives

-Negotiate services and contracts with service providers in a timely and reliable manner for farm, house/yard and vehicles

-Maintain licenses, insurance and repairs for all vehicles

-Identify and plan improvement projects, in accord with family member; including solicitation of consultants and vendors, obtaining/analyzing proposals, scheduling and overseeing projects and communicating with family member through completion

-Develop and manage annual budgets for utilities, insurance and taxes for payment, analyzing variances, data and trends

-Provide periodic report on rental income and expenses as directed by Family

-Maintain a positive, productive relationship with Owner and Family

-Oversee personnel currently on staff and assess performance

-Work primarily from personal office, on-site only to meet occasionally with Owner or Vendor

Requirements and Skills:

-Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality of all matters, financial and personal

-Proven experience as Property Manager, Financial Manager or Small Business Owner

-Working understanding of Property Management and basic financial bookkeeping

-Competency in MS Office and communication with remote family members

-Cost control, purchasing skills and economic efficiency

-Interpersonal savvy with strong communication and presentation skills

-Strong organizational and time management skills

Hours and Compensation:

-Responsibility of Property Manager are anticipated to average 8-12 hours per week. Additional hours may be required initially to assess and establish systems. Assistance is required weekly with exceptions for vacation, holidays and illness.

-Compensation will be hourly at a mutually agreed upon rate