Property Manager

Property Manager

Location

Springfield, IL 62701

Date Posted November 10, 2026

Job ID 16008

Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Property Manager on behalf of an established property management organization specializing in multifamily residential communities. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity overseeing a 300-unit affordable housing community in Springfield, IL, offering a competitive salary of $65,000–$70,000 annually.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Property Manager will oversee the daily operations of a 300-unit Section 8 residential community, ensuring exceptional resident services, efficient property operations, and compliance with affordable housing regulations. This position will lead leasing activities, financial administration, maintenance coordination, and on-site personnel while maintaining strong occupancy and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented property management professional with strong leadership skills, multifamily housing experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-managed community.

PERKS:

Competitive Compensation: Earn an annual salary of $65,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Permanent Career Opportunity: Join an established property management organization in a full-time, direct-hire leadership position.

Leadership and Ownership: Take responsibility for a 300-unit residential community, overseeing property operations, staff development, and resident satisfaction.

Meaningful Community Impact: Make a positive difference by supporting quality affordable housing and creating a welcoming environment for residents.

Consistent Weekday Schedule: Enjoy a primarily Monday–Friday, on-site work schedule with anticipated hours of 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Property Operations and Leasing: Oversee daily operations of a 300-unit affordable housing community, including leasing, resident applications, property tours, renewals, occupancy monitoring, and marketing initiatives to support resident retention and property performance.

• Affordable Housing Compliance: Ensure adherence to Fair Housing laws, HUD regulations, and applicable housing requirements, including accurate lease documentation, HAP voucher submissions, HUD-50059 forms, Tenant Income Certifications, and monthly affordable housing reporting.

• Financial Management: Manage rent collections, delinquency tracking, rent rolls, accounts payable processing, security deposit records, financial reporting, and property expenditures while maintaining accurate documentation and operational accountability.

• Resident Relations: Build positive relationships with residents, address concerns promptly and professionally, coordinate resident retention initiatives, and foster a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented community.

• Maintenance and Property Oversight: Coordinate preventative maintenance, work orders, unit turnovers, property inspections, vendor relationships, contractor bids, and annual Decent, Safe, and Sanitary inspections to maintain property standards.

• Team Leadership and Safety: Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, scheduling, and performance management of on-site personnel while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Illinois Leasing Agent License or Illinois Real Estate Broker License in good standing, with the ability to maintain licensure throughout employment.

• Demonstrated experience in multifamily property management, including leasing operations, financial administration, resident relations, and direct supervision of property or maintenance personnel.

• Experience with affordable housing, Section 8, HUD-assisted properties, or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs strongly preferred, including familiarity with regulatory compliance and tenant certification processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with experience using property management software; Yardi experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced property management environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers an annual salary of $65,000–$70,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is 100% on-site in Springfield, IL, with an anticipated Monday–Friday schedule of approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Additional benefits and compensation details will be shared during the interview process.